{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Urban Assembly Law & Justice","outOfStateSupporters":44.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9732802,"projectId":8743816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my SEL project last school year. The materials that you provided made an impact on my students, their ability to access our SEL curriculum and their learning. My students lovingly referred to the markers you bought as us \"the good markers\" and sought these out throughout the year not just in advisory but also for their other projects. It is without a doubt that these supplies made advisory feel a little bit more special to my students. When it came time to decompress, there were easy ways for them to access materials that felt unique and not like the same materials they have been using over and over. They did not know how to play mancala at the beginning of the year. By the time the year was over, this was requested as a game to bring to field day. Next year, I hope to buy a few more sets so that we can play more than one game at once. The multiple packs of UNO were a hit. This is a game students love and it was nice to have fresh sets at the beginning of the year that they could open and play with. The most commented items from my project were the coloring books and the markers. Our students love coloring, but because they are in high school, sometimes it makes more sense to provide something a little bit more mature than a normal print-out from google. The bound coloring books provided a way for students to de-stress. Some askes to take the books home with them at the end of the year. Because I had enough for a class set, I had no problem letting students take their books home with them for the summer. These materials came in handy throughout the school year. Because we mostly utilized the supplies during advisory, I often pulled them out when I was conferencing with students about their grades. As I would be focusing on one student and their grades, other students were able to have their pick of materials and what they wanted to focus on in a very \"low stakes\" access way. I am already looking at materials for next year and I will be purchasing those markers (and perhaps a second) set again. We used them over and over. They only started to die out towards the very end of the year. While we used these materials throughout the year, I did try to take phots of student participation and work at various points of the year. I have provided three photos where we used the materials. The first, is a common sight in our advisory where we created posters and coloring for the classroom. The second photo is from our school-wide door decorating contest. This was entirely students led, using the materials provided. The third photo is from field day, where we took the supplies outside of the classroom and used them outdoors. Thank you again for helping make our advisory class a little bit more unique this school year and a place that students wanted to be.","fullyFundedDate":1725816427564,"projectUrl":"project/advisory-20242025-sel/8743816/","projectTitle":"Advisory 2024/2025 - SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akerley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732802"},{"teacherId":9749263,"projectId":8905366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom. Because of your kindness, I was able to provide period products for my students—an essential resource that supports both their health and their confidence.\r\n\r\nStudents shared that having these products easily accessible in the classroom helped ease the stress and anxiety that can come with unexpected situations. It's a small addition that has made a huge difference in students' ability to feel safe, supported, and ready to engage in class.","fullyFundedDate":1735700277510,"projectUrl":"project/period-products-for-comfort-and-confiden/8905366/","projectTitle":"Period Products for Comfort and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simkhayeva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749263"},{"teacherId":9729477,"projectId":8792851,"letterContent":"Your contribution to my classroom has brought my Calculus & Statistics students to the next level. Because of this, students have been able to identify maxima & minima related to critical points, a key step in maximizing profits. Students have been able to create their own linear regression analyses so that they can make more accurate conclusions in a murder mystery case. These high level skills have been great, but these low level ones cannot be missed. Students who struggle with higher level multiplication can keep up with their classmates, and students who forget how negatives work can always be certain. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your contribution to my class,","fullyFundedDate":1732316048941,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-in-need/8792851/","projectTitle":"Calculators in Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosenheim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9729477"},{"teacherId":9759896,"projectId":8868512,"letterContent":"Thank you again for these resources! My students had the best first semester of dance using the water and snacks and accessories. The snacks and water kept the team hydrated and fed after school. It also made a great with breaker in getting the girls to talk to each other. The circuit helped me make the shirts they had for their performance and all together they became the dance team I knew they could be. Their next show is going to be bigger and better because of the supplies that we were given!","fullyFundedDate":1729187867686,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-bow-bringing-dance-to-law-and-ju/8868512/","projectTitle":"Take a Bow: Bringing Dance to Law and Justice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9759896"},{"teacherId":9731672,"projectId":8832601,"letterContent":"Your contributions have made an immense impact on the mental health of my students as they pursued their self-guided Lyrical Lecture Project, in which they analyzed the literary elements of a song of their choosing.\r\n\r\nThis project required a lot of independent research, which means that students needed an environment which was conducive to such efforts. The plants, rug, and hyrdoponic fish tank helped contribute to such an environment, and several students commented that this was their \"favorite classroom\" to do work in. Furthermore, certain items, like the broom and dustpan, which did not elicit a major reaction from students when they first entered the classroom, have created a virtuous cycle in classroom behavior, with student volunteers contributing to maintaining the classroom environment when it gets messy. The contributions from donors have made an impact beyond what I could have originally imagined.\r\n\r\nSoon enough, students will be starting a reading circle project in which they get to choose what they are going to read from a list of texts. Your donations will continue to make a positive impact as they embark on this new unit!","fullyFundedDate":1728437025005,"projectUrl":"project/lyrical-lecture-classroom-project/8832601/","projectTitle":"Lyrical Lecture Classroom Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bartiromo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9731672_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727389226221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731672"},{"teacherId":9729453,"projectId":8738504,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support of our high school mindfulness club. Thanks to your contribution, our students now have access to resources that help them develop focus, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. Since receiving these materials, we've incorporated mindfulness exercises into our weekly meetings, including guided meditation, breathing techniques, and journaling. One particularly impactful moment was when a student who often struggles with anxiety shared how using the new mindfulness journals helped them manage stress before a big test. Seeing students embrace these practices and apply them in their daily lives has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was evident when students first saw the materials. They were eager to try out the meditation cushions, explore different breathing techniques, and dive into the guided mindfulness activities. Many students expressed gratitude for having a dedicated space and tools to help them unwind and refocus. These resources have transformed our club meetings into a more immersive and engaging experience, allowing students to build lifelong skills for managing stress.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are working on a mindfulness challenge where students set personal goals for incorporating mindfulness into their routines, whether through short meditations before class or using breathing exercises to stay calm under pressure. We also plan to introduce peer-led mindfulness sessions, empowering students to take leadership roles in promoting well-being within the school. Your support has made all of this possible, and we can't thank you enough for investing in our students' mental health and personal growth.","fullyFundedDate":1732718811637,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-club/8738504/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown Georges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9729453"},{"teacherId":9740759,"projectId":8770564,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for your generous support in funding our project. The materials you helped provide have been nothing short of transformative for my students' mental health and emotional well-being. Here's how your contributions are making a real difference.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the mental health resources you provided in several powerful ways. Recently, we launched a class-wide initiative focused on mindfulness and stress reduction. With the new workbooks, journal prompts, and guided activities, students are now able to engage in daily reflection and mindfulness practices. One of the most impactful moments came when the students participated in a gratitude journaling exercise. This allowed them to pause and reflect on the positive aspects of their lives, promoting a sense of calm and mental clarity. Your materials have been essential in creating a safe space for students to explore and understand their emotions.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were genuinely excited. They were eager to explore the journals, worksheets, and relaxation tools. They told me they felt more supported, and some even shared how they'd been struggling with stress and anxiety, so having tools like these was a huge relief. It was incredibly moving to see them open up in such a positive way, knowing that they had tangible resources to help them manage their emotions.\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\n\r\nThe next step for my students is to work on creating a \"Mental Health Toolkit\" for themselves. Using the techniques they've learned from the resources you provided, students will compile personal coping strategies, mindfulness exercises, and journaling prompts into their own custom toolkit. This will be an ongoing project that they can return to whenever they need support. The goal is for them to have a go-to set of resources that empowers them to manage their mental health independently.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have made it possible for my students to learn about self-care, emotional expression, and resilience in ways they never have before. We are so grateful for your generosity and for giving them the tools they need to thrive, both in the classroom and in life.\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1726669606034,"projectUrl":"project/i-am-my-best-self/8770564/","projectTitle":"I Am My Best Self","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Judy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740759"},{"teacherId":9731672,"projectId":8741960,"letterContent":"Your contributions have made an immense impact on the mental health of my students as they pursued their self-guided Reading Circle Project, in which they choose a book to read from a list provided by the teacher.\r\n\r\nThis project required a lot of independent reading, which means that students needed an environment which was conducive to such efforts. The rug, helped contribute to such an environment, and several students commented that this was their \"favorite classroom\" to do work in. Furthermore, the resource bins allowed students to independently identify the resources they needed for their project and use them without the teacher's support. Finally, the posters helped students improve their writing by serving as visual reminders of the rules of grammar and syntax. The contributions from donors have made an impact beyond what I could have originally imagined.","fullyFundedDate":1727531755532,"projectUrl":"project/reading-circle-project/8741960/","projectTitle":"Reading Circle Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bartiromo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9731672_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727389226221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731672"},{"teacherId":9726827,"projectId":8734648,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation of literary device posters and organizational bins! These resources have made a significant difference in my classroom by helping my students engage with the material in a more creative and organized way. The posters will serve as an excellent visual aid, reinforcing important concepts, while the bins will help keep our learning environment tidy and efficient. The students and I use these resources on a daily basis, and they have made a significant change in our classroom environment. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1725493605093,"projectUrl":"project/positive-reinforcement-and-independent-t/8734648/","projectTitle":"Positive Reinforcement and Independent Thinking in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726827"},{"teacherId":9729447,"projectId":8738495,"letterContent":"It has been an amazing gift that has transformed my classroom space for my students, making it one of their favorite spaces in the building. Students are often using the soft blankets to stay warm, the mood lighting that is giving an ambiance of calm and focus, soft music as they work and great smells that keep them relaxed. The lighting features have really added to the space in wonderful ways. \r\n\r\nIt was a great opportunity to design the room with them and to have them contribute to developing such a great space. We discussed how and where to place things, to have deeper conversations about how lighting, scent, sound all contribute to our comfort, to our learning, and to creating a warm place of learning. \r\n\r\nThe next step for students is to identify features in the room that they find most important to their mental and emotional health and to bring back ideas to class on how they can transform their own rooms at home to recreate similar vibes.","fullyFundedDate":1725713973426,"projectUrl":"project/the-oasis-in-brooklyn/8738495/","projectTitle":"The Oasis in Brooklyn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaplan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9729447_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725473955699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9729447"},{"teacherId":4523536,"projectId":8692196,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. Students are using the new resources during class and during lunch for flexible seating, to unwind, or to spend time getting to know each other. Student were so excited to see the rug, bean bag chair, and that they have more reading options during advisory. \r\n\r\nThe next steps are for students to use their power in student council to plan community events (movie mania, ornament decorating events, peer mentoring programs) which will incorporate these supplies and materials.\r\n\r\nStudents look forward to spending time in our classroom throughout the day and feel comfortable and welcome because of these resources. Thank you for giving to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1724542328244,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner-for-students/8692196/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiMarco-Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4523536_orig.jpg?crop=937,937,x760,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689688226409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4523536"},{"teacherId":9729453,"projectId":8808570,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations for my club. My students have been enjoying the products and snacks. We meet every week to discuss Mindfulness and Mental Health. There are around 20 students who benefit from the products. Recently, a student said that she enjoyed all the fun that was provided from the games. I am a licensed mental health professional and this support means a lot. One thing I bring up a lot in my school work is the need for people to be seen and heard. Essentially, we all have a human need to be seen and cared for. This gift is a way in which my student's can be seen. Thank you again for this. It is deeply felt and appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1732718676296,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-and-personal-development-clu/8808570/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness and Personal Development Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown Georges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9729453"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5937","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":416,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":57,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.0,"schoolId":5937,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Urban Assembly Law & Justice on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Urban Assembly Law & Justice","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/urban-assembly-law-justice/5937"}