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The project has encouraged students to reflect on their personal experiences, connect with their school community, and express their unique perspectives with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe impact has extended beyond art-making. Students are more engaged, collaborative, and excited to learn. They take pride in their work and enjoy sharing their creative processes with classmates and families. The ability to combine technology with traditional artistic techniques has provided opportunities for innovation, problem-solving, and deeper self-expression.\r\n\r\nYour donation has enriched our classroom by giving students the tools to create meaningful works of art that celebrate their memories and experiences. The skills they are developing will serve them not only as artists but also as creative thinkers and communicators.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this experience possible and for investing in the creativity, growth, and success of our students. Your generosity is having a lasting impact on our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1789650789355,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-memories-through-technology-p/10610620/","projectTitle":"Capturing Memories Through Technology, Photography and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara"},{"teacherId":3219154,"projectId":10396055,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting A Place to Create: Visual Journaling for Diverse Learners. Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a creative, engaging space where students can communicate, reflect, and share their unique experiences through art.\r\n\r\nThe materials provided through this project have given students meaningful opportunities to explore visual journaling, photography, collage, and self-expression. Many of my students are alternate assessment learners who communicate in a variety of ways, including AAC devices, visual supports, gestures, and speech. The resources you helped provide have allowed every student to participate in creative activities that celebrate their strengths and individuality.\r\n\r\nStudents have used journals, art materials, and technology to document important school events, personal experiences, and classroom memories. Through visual journaling, they have practiced making choices, communicating ideas, developing fine motor skills, and expressing thoughts that may otherwise be difficult to share. The project has encouraged increased engagement, independence, and confidence across a wide range of learners.\r\n\r\nThe classroom environment has also become more organized, accessible, and welcoming. Having dedicated supplies available has reduced barriers to participation and allowed students to spend more time creating and less time waiting for materials. Students look forward to art activities and take pride in their completed work.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes has been seeing students proudly share their journals and artwork with classmates, staff members, and family members. Their projects have become powerful tools for storytelling, reflection, and communication.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our school community, thank you for investing in our classroom. Your support has made a lasting impact on student learning, creativity, and self-expression.","fullyFundedDate":1787790889201,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-create-visual-journaling-for/10396055/","projectTitle":"A Place to Create: Visual Journaling for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara"},{"teacherId":9121840,"projectId":10426787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generous donation of copy paper and calculators will make a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of our students. These resources have given us the ability to provide individualized materials, visual supports, adapted lessons, and hands-on activities that meet each student at their own unique learning level.\r\n\r\nThe copy paper has allowed us to create customized practice activities and visual supports that make academic concepts easier to understand and more accessible. The calculators have been especially helpful during functional math activities, giving students opportunities to practice counting, computation, problem-solving, and real-life math skills while building confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation has helped our students become more active and confident participants in their education. Having the right materials available allows them to practice important academic and life skills in ways that are meaningful to them. 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We most recently created geometry charts for a circles and their diameter and radius.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited when the materials arrived and immediately wanted to help create new classroom charts. These resources have made our classroom more organized, engaging, and accessible for all learners. Thank you for helping make learning more meaningful and successful for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778118318764,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-write-charting-a-path-to/10268683/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Write! : Charting a Path to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121840_orig.jpg?crop=1675,1675,x151,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690552300179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sebnemcurley"},{"teacherId":7155474,"projectId":9833298,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. My students absolutely love their new pianos!\r\n\r\nPrior to your donation, we were playing pianos with broken keys, broken speakers, and a myriad of other issues. So many of them were broken that we didn't even have enough to go around for each student!\r\n\r\nNow we have pianos that have working keys and sound and enough for every student to play without having to share. This has exponentially increased our students' progress in ways that you can only imagine. The appreciation (mine and theirs) that we share cannot be expressed with words.","fullyFundedDate":1772032458713,"projectUrl":"project/give-us-the-keys-to-success/9833298/","projectTitle":"Give Us the Keys to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fred","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7155474"},{"teacherId":9286626,"projectId":10049581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to the donors for their generous contribution. My students and I are using the new resources to help keep everyone warm and comfortable, especially during outdoor gym and recess as well as when they come back inside cold and need extra support. These items have already made a difference in our classroom because students can stay focused on learning instead of being distracted by the cold.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were very excited to have new items to use. Their faces lit up right away, and they were eager to look through everything and talk about what they would use first. It was a wonderful moment that showed how much these donations mean to them and to our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support. Your contribution has helped create a warmer, happier space for my students, and we appreciate your generosity more than words can say.","fullyFundedDate":1769547660641,"projectUrl":"project/bundled-for-success/10049581/","projectTitle":"Bundled for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krystal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9286626_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759259582400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kschiavone2"},{"teacherId":9796940,"projectId":9731703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our Frozen Junior production to life! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to costume pieces, set materials, , and rehearsal supplies that have completely transformed our stage into a vibrant rehearsal space.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting the new resources to full use. In one recent rehearsal, our \"Let It Go\" scene came alive in a way it never could have before. With proper props and costume elements, the student playing Elsa stood taller and sang with newfound confidence. Her classmates watched in awe, and when she finished, they burst into applause. It wasn't just about performing, it was about believing in themselves. The new materials have helped our students step fully into their roles, collaborate more professionally, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nBeyond performance skills, students are learning teamwork, responsibility, problem-solving, and creative expression. Our stage crew is carefully organizing props and managing scene changes, while our cast is practicing vocal projection and character development. The resources you provided have allowed every student to feel valued and important.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our stage and play feels magical. You didn't just fund supplies; you created opportunities for creativity, confidence, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for believing in our students and for being an essential part of our Frozen Junior journey.","fullyFundedDate":1763666403317,"projectUrl":"project/frozen-jr/9731703/","projectTitle":"Frozen Jr.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Erin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9796940_orig.png?crop=321,321,x86,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731508130348","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/frozen-721"},{"teacherId":9286626,"projectId":9589333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. As I prepare for this new chapter and welcome students into a brand new learning space, your support means more than I can easily put into words. The basic supplies you helped provide are truly the foundation of a warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment. From simple organizational materials to items that make the room feel comfortable and inviting, your generosity has transformed an empty space into a place where students can feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. Walking into the classroom now, I can already feel the difference your kindness has made, and I know my students will feel it too from the very first day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies do far more than simply fill shelves or desks they help set the tone for learning, creativity, and community. When students walk into a classroom that is well prepared and thoughtfully arranged, it sends a powerful message that they matter and that this space belongs to them. Because of your donation, students will have access to the basic tools they need to participate fully, stay organized, and focus on learning rather than worrying about what they may be missing. A warm and engaging classroom encourages curiosity, collaboration, and confidence, and your support plays a direct role in helping students feel comfortable taking academic and personal risks as they grow.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your belief in education and for choosing to invest in my students and me. Your generosity not only eases the financial burden of setting up a new classroom, but it also strengthens my ability to create a positive, nurturing environment where students can thrive. The impact of your donation will be felt every single day through student smiles, focused learning moments, and a classroom culture built on care and encouragement. Thank you for helping make this classroom a place where students feel excited to learn and supported from the moment they walk through the door.","fullyFundedDate":1758899195857,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-ready-cart/9589333/","projectTitle":"Classroom Ready Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krystal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9286626_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759259582400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kschiavone2"},{"teacherId":9121840,"projectId":9908690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping make this project possible. Because of your generosity, my students now have durable, engaging learning materials that they can use every day to better access lessons and stay motivated.\r\n\r\nI teach a 12:1+1 middle school class, and my students have a wide range of learning needs. They thrive when routines are clear, visuals are consistent, and activities are hands-on. The laminating sheets, copy paper, dry erase markers, and erasers you provided have allowed me to create visual schedules, step-by-step directions, reusable task cards, center activities, behavior supports, and whiteboard tasks that truly meet my students where they are.\r\n\r\nHaving durable, reusable materials has made a noticeable difference in my classroom. Students are more engaged, more independent, and more confident when they can interact with materials that are familiar, structured, and designed just for them. These tools also allow for repeated practice, which is essential for building academic skills and social-emotional growth.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support shows my students that others believe in them and value their learning. Thank you for helping provide meaningful resources that will continue to support their success throughout the school day. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1765822441063,"projectUrl":"project/lasting-learning-laminated-visuals-cl/9908690/","projectTitle":"Lasting Learning: Laminated Visuals & Class Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121840_orig.jpg?crop=1675,1675,x151,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690552300179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sebnemcurley"},{"teacherId":9121840,"projectId":9651251,"letterContent":"I am writing with deep gratitude to share how your generous support has made a real difference in our classroom through the \"Healthy Hands, Happy Classroom Hygiene\" project. Thanks to your kindness, we received all of the materials we needed, and I've already begun to see the positive impact on my students.\r\n\r\nHere's what's changed:\r\n\r\nImproved Classroom Hygiene\r\nWe have built a regular hand-washing routine into our day. Before lunch, after recess, and any time hands get dirty, students head to the sink, use the soap and sanitizer, and wash up properly. Because of the new supplies, we no longer run out, and I don't have to worry about students skipping these important steps.\r\n\r\nHealthier, Happier Students\r\nFewer kids have been complaining of stomachaches or sniffles lately, and I suspect it's thanks to our more consistent hygiene practices. When students wash their hands well, they bring fewer germs into class, and that means less passing around of yucky viruses. It's made our class a safer, healthier space for everyone.\r\n\r\nEmpowered and Responsible Learners\r\nWe are also using the hand-washing posters and hygiene charts to help students understand why this matters. They're learning that taking care of themselves is part of being responsible citizens — and they take pride in it. Some of my older students even help remind their peers when it's time to refill supplies or clean up.\r\n\r\nI want you to know that your gift is not just about soap and sanitizer — it's about building healthy habits, reducing illness, and creating a classroom where students feel safe and respected. Your generosity sends a powerful message to these children: someone believes in you and your well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for investing in my students. Because of you, we are making our classroom a happier, healthier place — one clean hand at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1758813145113,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-hands-happy-classroom-hygiene/9651251/","projectTitle":"Healthy Hands, Happy Classroom: Hygiene Supplies for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121840_orig.jpg?crop=1675,1675,x151,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690552300179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sebnemcurley"},{"teacherId":9802607,"projectId":9655667,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our technology class for students with special needs has been transformed into a more engaging, inclusive, and hands-on learning environment. The addition of Legos, fidget toys, a printer, and a bean bag chair has made a noticeable difference in how our students interact with technology and each other. These tools help bridge the gap between abstract concepts and tangible learning, allowing students to explore coding, design, and problem-solving in ways that feel natural and fun.\r\n\r\nThe Legos have been especially exciting for our students—they're not just building structures, they're learning the basics of engineering and collaboration. Fidget toys have helped students stay focused during lessons, giving them a sensory outlet that supports their attention and emotional regulation. The bean bag chair has become a favorite spot for students who need a calming space to work independently or decompress. One student in particular, who previously struggled with transitions, now eagerly participates in class activities and uses the bean bag area as a safe space to reset and re-engage.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also opened up new possibilities for creativity and communication. Students are now able to print their digital designs, making their work feel more real and rewarding. Whether it's a Lego blueprint or a personalized graphic, seeing their ideas come to life has boosted confidence and pride in their accomplishments. Your donation has truly made a lasting impact—thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758899223910,"projectUrl":"project/technology-classroom-supplies/9655667/","projectTitle":"Technology Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goetz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9802607"},{"teacherId":10079204,"projectId":9462585,"letterContent":"The new materials have created a more responsive and supportive classroom environment. Students now have access to a range of tools, manipulatives, fidget items, and adapted supplies—that help them engage with learning in ways that suit their individual needs. 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Richard H Hungerford School is
an urban public school
in Staten Island, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.
It serves 515 students
in grades Not specified with a student/teacher ratio of 7.4:1.
Its teachers have had 168 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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515 Students
70 Teachers
715 L Ocean TerraceContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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Richard H Hungerford School
$104,027
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Richard H Hungerford School has received support from
437 individuals from New York and
177 individuals out-of-state.