{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Susan E Wagner High School","outOfStateSupporters":29.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8758649,"projectId":9729055,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom now has 25 brand-new calculators and they've already made a huge difference in how my students learn!\r\n\r\nBefore this project, many of my students had to share calculators or try to complete complex math problems without one. Now, each student has access to their own device, and it's transforming the way we approach lessons. With these calculators, students can focus more on understanding math concepts rather than getting stuck in long arithmetic. They're learning how to analyze data, check their reasoning, and explore patterns, all of which builds stronger problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room was immediate! My students love the hands-on experience of using technology that makes them feel like real mathematicians and scientists. They've been especially excited to use the calculators during group problem-solving challenges and test prep sessions. One of my quieter students, who used to shy away from math, now volunteers to demonstrate solutions on the board using her calculator. It's been amazing to see her confidence grow.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has empowered my students to take ownership of their learning. These calculators aren't just tools; they're helping my students see math as something they can do and even enjoy. Thank you for investing in their growth and giving them the resources they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1758899242992,"projectUrl":"project/make-my-students-mathematicians/9729055/","projectTitle":"Make My Students Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8758649_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758237594497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8758649"},{"teacherId":5895743,"projectId":9652660,"letterContent":"This season, the addition of new volleyballs will make a tremendous impact on both our practices and games. Having new balls lets our athletes practice at a high level. We are no longer practicing with worn-out balls. It creates a fair and reliable environment that helps each athlete focus on improving technique, confidence, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThese new volleyballs represent an investment in our athletes' growth and overall experience. They show our players that their hard work and commitment are valued, which builds pride and motivation within the team. The ability to compete and prepare with proper equipment not only strengthens our program today but also helps build a foundation for future success. These volleyballs will be a daily reminder to our athletes that they are supported, and that together we are striving for excellence both on and off the court.","fullyFundedDate":1756778590580,"projectUrl":"project/setting-for-success/9652660/","projectTitle":"Setting for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Altieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5895743_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539824297883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5895743"},{"teacherId":9798778,"projectId":8867826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the trampoline, exercise mat and sensory items to develop a basic corner into a \"sensational sensory\" space! \r\nStudents were so excited to see & use the trampoline as an outlet to get their excess energy out, help self regulate and find their calm. There is now a dedicated corner where they can sit and/or stretch on the mat while using the eye catching touch tiles, and exploring the different sensory tubes by twirling, flipping and watching the different effects. \r\nIn a High School of over 3000 students and approximately 75 who receive related services such as OT & PT, being able to create an age appropriate space and items to foster self regulation and calm has been amazing, so thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1734545983033,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-sensory-students/8867826/","projectTitle":"Sensational Sensory Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joanne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798778"},{"teacherId":8805340,"projectId":8875780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to my classroom. Since your donation, my students and I have been able to create effective lessons that are both rigorous and engaging at the high school level. In addition, my students use the laptop in order to complete assignments as well as persent projects to the class so that I can look at the details and make refinements if necessary. \r\n The laptop is exciting for the students because it truly puts the learning in their hands. For example, I am now able to assign a student each period I teach to come up and take the class attendance for the period, therefore not having to make interupptions in my teaching during the period. In addition, the laptop has been beneficial for my ELL students, specificlaly Spanish and Chinesse as they are able to translate the language into their home language.\r\n One student has particually has been especially warmed to this new technology as she is not able to have a device at home. Because of this, she is able to complete not only my class assignments, but other teachers as well. I can not thank you enough for this generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1734545983061,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-a-new-laptop-for-ou/8875780/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning: a New Laptop for Our Classroom Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weitzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8805340"},{"teacherId":3835928,"projectId":8767118,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project to impact the mental health of students in our school community! Your generosity provided an opportunity for our student mental health ambassadors to design and deliver several info sessions titled: Journaling for Mental Health. \r\n\r\nStudents were introduced to the six dimensions of wellness, discussing the role that psychological wellbeing plays in our overall wellness. As a coping strategy students were led through different styles of journaling such as; daily, letter, and gratitude journaling. To close this session students were provided time to start journaling. \r\n\r\nWe hope that all students who received this information are now better equipped to manage emotions, reduce anxiety, and reflect on themselves as they go through the days and weeks ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1733309729575,"projectUrl":"project/journaling-for-stress-management/8767118/","projectTitle":"Journaling for Stress Management","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Quest","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3835928"},{"teacherId":9797769,"projectId":8865849,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of the printer. It has already made a significant and positive impact on our classroom, particularly in how we use visual supports.\r\n As you know, visual aids are crucial for many of my students. Before your donation, creating these materials was often time-consuming and difficult, sometimes limiting what I could provide. Now, thanks to your printer, I can easily and quickly create materials and visual supports for my caseload. For example, I can now print personalized visual schedules for my students, helping them understand the daily routine and reducing anxiety. I can also now easily print out worksheets, games, and other learning materials in a format that is more visually accessible and engaging for all my students. The difference is truly remarkable. I've already seen many positive outcomes such as increased engagement and improved understanding. Your printer has empowered me to provide my students with the individualized support they need to thrive.\r\n Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your contribution has made a real difference in our classroom and in the lives of my students. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1728572602587,"projectUrl":"project/printing-materials-for-my-speech-therapy/8865849/","projectTitle":"Printing Materials for my Speech Therapy Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gabby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9797769"},{"teacherId":9797764,"projectId":8865835,"letterContent":"The generous donations to this project have significantly enriched speech therapy sessions for my high school students. Resources like LEGOs, markers, coloring books, a book holder, and a card holder have provided tangible, engaging tools that have transformed our work together. LEGOs, for example, have become a fantastic way to target language skills. Students can build structures and then describe them, explain their design choices, or create stories around their LEGO creations, working on expressive language, narrative skills, and following directions. The coloring books and markers offer a less structured, creative outlet, allowing students to relax and engage in conversation while coloring. The book and card holders have proven invaluable for organizing materials, keeping student workspaces tidy, and promoting independence. These seemingly simple tools have made a world of difference in student engagement and progress.\r\nThe initial reaction from my students upon seeing these new materials was pure excitement! Many of them, especially the older students, initially thought they were too \"old\" for such activities. However, once they started building with LEGOs or coloring, their reservations quickly melted away. One memorable moment involved a student who struggles with social communication. He was initially reluctant to participate in a group LEGO activity. However, as he started building a tower, he began narrating what he was doing and even invited another student to collaborate. It was a breakthrough moment, demonstrating how these resources can lower inhibitions and foster communication. Currently, we are using the card holder to create visual supports for practice, and the book holder to encourage reading aloud, during our weekly book club. The next step for these students is to use these skills to create and deliver presentations to the class, further building confidence and communication competence.","fullyFundedDate":1728421099152,"projectUrl":"project/speech-socializing-and-connecting/8865835/","projectTitle":"Speech Socializing and Connecting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jeanne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9797764"},{"teacherId":8931047,"projectId":8848062,"letterContent":"So many students benefited from your generous donation. Your generosity helped to stock the Wagner Care Closet with numerous essential items. Our student's faces lit up and they were super appreciative when they saw all the new supplies. The closet is extremely well used by many of students who would not otherwise have the means to get these items themselves. These donations help them to feel less stress and more happiness thus improving their overall sense of well-being and mental health. Words cannot express our sincere appreciation for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1729392559508,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-mental-health-by-prov/8848062/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Mental Health by Providing Basic Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vannata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8931047"},{"teacherId":1644805,"projectId":8713837,"letterContent":"Our students have been using all of the materials regularly - highlighters have been used nearly every day as we engage with primary and secondary sources and work to deepen our understanding of historical developments and its impacts. \r\n\r\nStudents were so excited to receive the materials - one group of students helped to assemble the cart of drawers and then used the washi tape to mark each highlighter so that we could identify them and make sure they stay in the room.\r\n\r\nCurrently some of our AP World students are working on a project about the Columbian Exchange. For their presentations, students are creating a poster board (in addition to videos, skits, and a written component) using the markers, sticky notes, and all of the materials our donors were so gracious to contribute to. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and the learning of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1725402091652,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-welcoming-social-studies-clas/8713837/","projectTitle":"Creating a Welcoming Social Studies Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimmick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1644805_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725024202118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1644805"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1198","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2700,"numTeachers":164,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.0,"schoolId":1198,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Susan E Wagner High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Susan E Wagner High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/susan-e-wagner-high-school/1198"}