{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Metropolitan Exped Learning School","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1496898,"projectId":9967682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Worms at Work: Observing Energy Flow Through Composting.\" Your generosity has brought science to life in a way that textbooks simply cannot. With the new vermicomposting materials, our classroom has transformed into a living laboratory where students actively observe how energy flows through ecosystems. Each day, students collect food scraps, monitor our worm bins, and track how organic matter breaks down into nutrient-rich soil. One powerful moment came when students noticed how quickly the worms processed fruit peels compared to paper—sparking a deep discussion about decomposition rates and energy transfer.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate and unforgettable. Students gathered around the bins, equal parts curious and amazed, asking questions, making predictions, and even naming some of the worms. For many, this was their first time seeing composting in action, and it turned what could have been an abstract concept into something tangible and meaningful. Even students who were initially hesitant quickly became some of our most engaged scientists, eagerly volunteering to help maintain the habitat and record observations.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will use their observations to build models of energy flow and nutrient cycling, connecting their worm bin experiences to larger ecological systems. They will also design small investigations—testing variables like moisture, temperature, and food type—to better understand what helps organisms thrive. Your support has not only enriched our current learning but has sparked curiosity, responsibility, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Thank you for making this meaningful, hands-on science experience possible for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766457738001,"projectUrl":"project/worms-at-work-observing-energy-flow-thr/9967682/","projectTitle":"Worms at Work: Observing Energy Flow Through Composting","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1496898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479344873349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melsscience"},{"teacherId":1526390,"projectId":9985818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the yoga blocks and the storage cart! My students have been using these materials each class and they have been very helpful.\r\n\r\nThe yoga blocks have helped me facilitate my classes better. Students now have the option to modify different poses when they feel they need to. The blocks help students maintain their balance when we do standing/balancing poses. We also use the yoga blocks to prop up different parts of our bodies for restorative poses. After we build heat up in our bodies, we can rest, using the blocks, to stretch specific areas of the body. Student have loved this! \r\n\r\nThe storage cart has been a game-changer for my class. It easily rolls out when we need it, to help keep our materials neat, organized, and safe.\r\n\r\nThank you for donating to this project, you have truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768711188124,"projectUrl":"project/lets-meet-on-the-mat-yoga-and-mindfuln/9985818/","projectTitle":"Let's Meet on the Mat: Yoga and Mindfulness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiLapi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1526390_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y473&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600133235321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1526390"},{"teacherId":1496898,"projectId":9631116,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Braiding Stories, Growing Compassion: Learning Through the Three Sisters.\" Because of your generosity, our students are reading texts that help them build important skills like making connections, comparing perspectives, and thinking deeply about how stories teach us about community and care. These books have opened up meaningful conversations about cooperation, balance, and empathy, helping students see reading as a way to understand both the world and one another.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and shared. Students read independently and with peers, pause often to talk through ideas, and use journals and discussions to reflect on what they're learning. The books invite students to slow down, listen closely, and respond thoughtfully, making reading a collaborative and engaging experience.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant readers are now some of the most enthusiastic. They are excited to see themes that connect to their lives and values, and they take pride in sharing insights during discussions. These texts have helped students feel seen and confident as readers, and your support has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1756254502457,"projectUrl":"project/braiding-stories-growing-compassion-le/9631116/","projectTitle":"Braiding Stories, Growing Compassion: Learning Through the Three Sisters","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1496898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479344873349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melsscience"},{"teacherId":5219885,"projectId":9422106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of classroom supplies and cushions to our classroom! My students frequently comment that they really appreciate feeling comfortable in our class and also that the organization systems I have in place (supplied by you!) help them to find materials and consequently learn better! \r\n\r\nI really appreciate the generosity that you have shown and I know my students do too! I have some students racing to class so that they can choose the flexible and comfortable seating and that is a great feeling. \r\n\r\nYou have made a big impact in the way my classroom runs and the learning my that my incredible students do. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758899112566,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-and-organized-classroom-mo/9422106/","projectTitle":"Comfortable and Organized Classroom = More Learning and Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kleinbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5219885_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728225163097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kleinbart"},{"teacherId":1531024,"projectId":9598938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that has helped me fund something in my classroom that I once thought was only a dream - a color printer. As we gear up to write paper pen pal letters to a class in France in my French 1 class, this printer will be an invaluable resource for students to print out pictures of themselves and their families to include with their writing. Even before then, this printer has been a huge help this year in a school where over 90 teachers have access to only two community printers for the entire school. Not only have I been able to use it to print out originals of worksheets I have created in order to photocopy them for my classes, but the scanner function on it has allowed students who have lost their notes to make a quick copy in class of another student's notes so they can immediately keep up with classwork. \r\nAgain, I can't even begin to share how appreciative I am for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1755369414104,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-color-printer/9598938/","projectTitle":"Classroom Color Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baxter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1531024_orig.jpg?crop=1208,1208,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604352268498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1531024"},{"teacherId":1496898,"projectId":9246167,"letterContent":"We've been using the new materials to launch our Maglev Train Project, where students explore magnetic fields and forces through hands-on investigation. Each group is building their own model Maglev track and train to learn how magnets can be used to create levitation and motion. One of the most exciting moments was when students successfully got their first train to hover—there was an immediate mix of cheers, curiosity, and a flurry of measuring and redesigning as they experimented with different magnet placements to improve stability. When the boxes of materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was instant. Students crowded around, eager to see the magnets, foam board, and train-building supplies. Many began predicting how the magnets would work before the lesson even started, and some challenged themselves to see who could make their train float the highest, setting a joyful and curious tone for the entire project.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students involve testing and refining their Maglev designs, collecting data on levitation height and train speed to analyze how magnetic forces affect motion. Using this data, students will write scientific explanations to connect their observations to the principles of magnetism. Each group will then present their final design and findings to the class, sharing both their successes and the challenges they overcame along the way. This project is not only deepening their understanding of science concepts, but also strengthening their collaboration, problem-solving, and engineering skills.","fullyFundedDate":1744345808085,"projectUrl":"project/building-floating-maglev-train-and-elect/9246167/","projectTitle":"Building Floating Maglev Train and Electromagnets","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1496898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479344873349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melsscience"},{"teacherId":5219885,"projectId":9073864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to enhancing our space. When I enter my classroom now, I feel more at peace, and students tell me they really appreciate the way the lighting has made the room calmer and more welcoming. When I first unboxed the lamps kids were so excited, and now the first thing that my advisory students do when they come in for the day is turn the lamps on and the overhead lights off. \r\n\r\nKids have said things like \"it feels more homey here\" and they've also asked to spend more time in the room completing their homework. I love the fact that students have a space that they feel supported and comfortable and you've really played a big role in that.","fullyFundedDate":1742823892162,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-lighting-a-welcoming-and-joyf/9073864/","projectTitle":"Peaceful Lighting = A Welcoming and Joyful Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kleinbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5219885_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728225163097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kleinbart"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_99239","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":837,"numTeachers":66,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.8,"schoolId":99239,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Metropolitan Exped Learning School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Metropolitan Exped Learning School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/metropolitan-expeditionary-learning-school/99239"}