{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roosevelt High School Early College Studies","outOfStateSupporters":33.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10419048,"projectId":10063285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Fueling Our Dancers: Snacks to Keep Students Energized and Focused.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Our Latin Dance students dedicate many hours after school practicing, preparing performances, and representing our school at various events. Thanks to your support, they now have access to healthy snacks that help keep them energized, focused, and ready to learn and perform at their best.\r\n\r\nThe students were incredibly excited when the snacks arrived. Many of them immediately expressed their gratitude and appreciation, knowing that someone cared enough to invest in their success and well-being. One of the most rewarding moments was seeing students enjoy a quick snack before practice and then enthusiastically participate in rehearsal with renewed energy. These resources have helped create a more positive and supportive environment where students can focus on teamwork, discipline, and personal growth.\r\n\r\nAs we continue preparing for upcoming performances and cultural events, these snacks will play an important role in helping our dancers stay nourished and engaged during long rehearsals. Beyond dance, this project reminds our students that their hard work matters and that there is a community of supporters cheering them on. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Your kindness and generosity have truly made an impact.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMs. Charyna Peña\r\nRoosevelt High School – Early College Studies","fullyFundedDate":1772550483076,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-dancers-snacks-to-keep-stud/10063285/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Dancers: Snacks to Keep Students Energized and Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10419048"},{"teacherId":2546866,"projectId":10077062,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of the Jenga games to our classroom. Your contribution has had a meaningful impact on student engagement and learning. What began as a simple classroom resource has quickly become one of our students' favorite instructional tools. By incorporating review questions, vocabulary, and historical concepts into the game, students are able to actively participate in lessons while reinforcing key content in a fun and collaborative environment.\r\n\r\nThe Jenga games have become a regular part of our unit review process for each new topic we study. Rather than relying solely on traditional review methods, students work together to discuss historical events, analyze causes and effects, and make connections between concepts as they play. This hands-on approach encourages critical thinking, communication, and teamwork while helping students build confidence in their understanding of course material.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more engaging and interactive classroom experience for our students. The excitement and enthusiasm these activities generate have increased participation and made learning more memorable. We are truly grateful for your support and for helping us bring innovative learning opportunities to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772750486580,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-history-learning-that-builds-c/10077062/","projectTitle":"Hands-On History: Learning That Builds Connections Through Jenga","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schwan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2546866"},{"teacherId":9801688,"projectId":9478725,"letterContent":"Since receiving support from the \"Let's Get This Year Started\" project, my students have been using the new materials daily to build structure, motivation, and excitement for learning. We started the year by organizing our supplies together and setting up clear systems and routines. One especially meaningful moment was when students saw the new materials for the first time—they were immediately engaged, asking questions, volunteering to help set things up, and expressing how \"ready\" and \"organized\" they felt for the school year. That sense of ownership helped set a positive tone right from the beginning.\r\n\r\nThe resources have been especially helpful in keeping students motivated and focused during our daily lessons and group work. We've used them to support goal setting, classroom organization, and reinforcing expectations for learning. Students who typically struggle with organization have shown more independence and pride in keeping track of their work and participating in activities. It has been powerful to see how something as simple as having the right tools at the start of the year can increase confidence and engagement.\r\n\r\nNext, we are building on this strong start by using these materials to support ongoing academic routines and student-led learning goals. Students are working on developing personal goals for the quarter and tracking their progress over time. We are also beginning collaborative projects where they will apply their organizational skills and classroom systems to complete group tasks. This project has truly helped create a foundation for a productive, motivated, and successful school year.","fullyFundedDate":1757683119017,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-this-year-started/9478725/","projectTitle":"Let's Get This Year Started!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dejesus Corporan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9801688_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733237001474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9801688"},{"teacherId":2546866,"projectId":9867595,"letterContent":"Hello, and thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project. We truly appreciate your contribution.\r\n\r\nThe materials arrived later than expected, so we were not able to fully implement the activity with students this school year. However, we already have exciting plans in place to use these resources next year in a meaningful and engaging way.\r\n\r\nOur students in the Foundations in Education classes will be taking part in planning and running a special hands-on event for our autism students. They will use the materials to help create interactive activities that encourage communication, teamwork, creativity, and fun. This project will also give our Foundations students valuable real-world experience in working with diverse learners and designing inclusive experiences.\r\n\r\nEven though we had to wait a bit longer than planned, we are excited to begin next year with everything ready to go. We know these materials will help create a memorable and positive experience for all of our students. Thank you again for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1769973736210,"projectUrl":"project/a-neurodiverse-holiday-wonderland-celeb/9867595/","projectTitle":"A Neurodiverse Holiday Wonderland: Celebrating Inclusion and Joy !","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schwan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2546866"},{"teacherId":9801688,"projectId":9765064,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Accident Pants\" project has made a meaningful and immediate difference in our school community. The clothing items are kept in a discreet, easily accessible space so that when a student experiences an unexpected situation—whether it's a tear, spill, or menstrual emergency—they can quickly and privately change and return to class with confidence.\r\n\r\nOne moment that really stood out happened when a student had an accident during the school day and was feeling embarrassed and anxious. Because of these donated items, we were able to quietly provide them with clean, comfortable pants right away. Within minutes, they were back in class, participating and smiling again. That moment showed just how powerful it is to meet students' basic needs with dignity and care.\r\n\r\nWhen students first learned that these resources were available, there was a sense of relief—especially among those who may worry about \"what if\" situations. It has helped normalize the idea that accidents happen and that our classroom is a supportive, prepared environment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, this project supports our broader goal of creating a safe and inclusive classroom where students can focus on learning without fear of embarrassment. As we continue our lessons and daily activities, students are more comfortable taking risks, engaging with peers, and staying present throughout the day. We will also continue reinforcing conversations around empathy, preparedness, and self-care as part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped remove a barrier to learning, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1767132200551,"projectUrl":"project/accident-pants/9765064/","projectTitle":"Accident Pants","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dejesus Corporan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9801688_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733237001474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9801688"},{"teacherId":2284903,"projectId":10144647,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 9th-grade students, thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Snacks for Energy.\" Your generosity will made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n Our students will have nutritious snacks available when they need an energy boost to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn. Something as simple as a healthy snack can help students concentrate better, participate more confidently, and feel supported throughout the school day.\r\n Your kindness shows our students that there are people in the community who care about their success and well-being. The snacks you helped provide will not only nourish their bodies but also encourage them to do their best in class.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create a positive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed. \r\nWe are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1774393801283,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-energy/10144647/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeMatteo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2284903_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649369039984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/loveyourselfie"},{"teacherId":9226167,"projectId":9846942,"letterContent":"because of your generosity I'm now able to print differentiated worksheets, annotated readings, essay drafts, graphic organizers, and personalized feedback in real time. Instead of waiting days for copies or adjusting lessons based on limited resources, I can respond instantly to my students' needs. That flexibility keeps lessons flowing and ensures no student falls behind.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been receiving immediate, tangible feedback on their writing. There is something powerful about holding a printed draft with specific comments, highlights, and revision notes. It makes the writing process feel real and manageable. Students are more willing to revise, annotate texts, and organize their ideas when they have structured, printed materials in front of them. The printer has also allowed us to create polished final copies of projects, which gives students a sense of pride and accomplishment.\r\n\r\nSeveral of my students who struggle with organization or attention have especially benefited. They thrive with hands on materials they can highlight, annotate, and physically manipulate. I've seen increased engagement from students who previously hesitated to participate digitally. Having printed scaffolds and guided notes has boosted their confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThis project has made our classroom more efficient, responsive, and supportive. Most importantly, it has empowered my students to take greater ownership of their learning. Your generosity is felt every single day in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760966849067,"projectUrl":"project/every-page-counts-a-printer-for-our-spe/9846942/","projectTitle":"Every Page Counts: A Printer for Our Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757189074117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msyvasquez"},{"teacherId":3722990,"projectId":9779138,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! When the box arrived, the students were so excited to see the different colors of clay. They started playing around with it, noticing the different texture and color. They first made different shapes, then went to spelling out their name with the clay. They learned how to roll it between their fingers and shape the clay into letters. Then they were able to make anything they wanted. \r\n Now that the students are used to the clay and can see what they can make using their imagination we will start on our art project for the autism gala. For that project our unit is Japan so the students will be making a flower garden and different types of sushi. All projects will be displayed in the library. We are so excited for this wonderful project, thanks to you and your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1763492408397,"projectUrl":"project/autism-art-gala-project/9779138/","projectTitle":"Autism Art Gala Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cardillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3722990_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473799660395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3722990"},{"teacherId":10419048,"projectId":10063279,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our new printer has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. While many donors use printers at home for occasional documents, in a school setting it becomes an essential instructional tool. As a Spanish teacher, I constantly create visual resources vocabulary charts, grammar guides, reading passages, conversation cards, and cultural materials. Having reliable access to a high-quality printer allows me to provide clear, organized, and engaging materials that students can annotate, highlight, and reference during lessons. It ensures that every student has immediate access to the materials they need without delays.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their own work come to life. Whether it's printing their digital projects, cultural brochures, dialogue scripts, or creative writing assignments, they feel proud holding a polished, professional-looking final product. It validates their effort and makes their learning feel real and important. The printer has also allowed us to create colorful visuals and anchor charts that stay posted in the classroom, reinforcing vocabulary and key concepts daily.\r\n\r\nI have especially noticed that some of my quieter and more detail-oriented students take extra pride in producing neat, well-formatted work now that they know it will be printed and displayed. A few students who typically rush assignments have slowed down and revised their work more carefully because they know their final copy will be shared. This printer has done more than produce paper it has increased accountability, motivation, and a sense of accomplishment in our classroom. Thank you for helping us create a more organized, engaging, and empowering learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1769702644667,"projectUrl":"project/printing-materials-that-help-my-students/10063279/","projectTitle":"Printing Materials That Help My Students Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10419048"},{"teacherId":2546866,"projectId":9867641,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, the materials purchased through the Making History Visible: Bringing U.S. History to Life project, our classroom has been transformed into a more visual, interactive learning space. The blackline master map books, charts, and history posters are now woven into daily instruction, giving students concrete tools to organize information, track movement over time, and make better sense of the complex events that formed our great nation. Instead of just passively reading about history, students are actively mapping it, labeling it, and connecting geography to cause-and-effect in U.S. history.\r\n\r\nOne standout moment came during our lesson on westward expansion, when students worked in pairs to create their own annotated maps using the new materials. As soon as they saw the maps and posters, their reaction was immediate—students were excited, curious, and eager to get started. Several students commented that the visuals made the content feel \"real\" and easier to understand, especially for learners who struggle with dense text. The posters sparked thoughtful discussions, with students pointing out patterns, timelines, and details they might have otherwise overlooked.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these resources as part of an ongoing project analyzing how geography influenced major historical movements and decisions. Because of your generosity, history is no longer just something students read about—it's something they can see, touch, and truly understand. Thank you for giving our students the tools to engage deeply and confidently with the past.","fullyFundedDate":1762267713260,"projectUrl":"project/making-history-visible-bringing-us-hi/9867641/","projectTitle":"Making History Visible: Bringing U.S. History to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schwan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2546866"},{"teacherId":3507576,"projectId":10021252,"letterContent":"Our students are overjoyed in receiving all the materials funded by your generosity. \r\n\r\nIt has been a cold winter in Yonkers, New York and with your donation, students are delighted to to choose from hats, gloves, scarves and socks to keep them warm. \r\nAdditionally, students get to select a snack or two to help with cravings and to help increase their attention throughout the day. They are especially grateful for the water bottles provided by you. Students get to keep with them in their bookbags and refill with water between classes as needed. \r\nLastly, students had fun time collaborating and assembling our new classroom coat rack. They now get to leave their coat in our class, which is one less thing to carry around to all their classes.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply touched by your support!!","fullyFundedDate":1768705449664,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-and-warmth-supplies/10021252/","projectTitle":"Hunger and Warmth Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3507576_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639625242158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hypedupteacher"},{"teacherId":2284903,"projectId":9807234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping provide student planners for our ninth-grade students. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our school and in our students' daily lives.\r\nThese planners are already helping students stay organized, manage their assignments, and develop important time-management skills as they transition into high school. For many of our ninth graders, this is a crucial year, and having a planner gives them a sense of responsibility, confidence, and structure that supports both their academic success and personal growth.\r\nBecause of you, our students feel supported and encouraged to take ownership of their learning. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness.\r\nThank you again for investing in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1765318317323,"projectUrl":"project/planning-for-success/9807234/","projectTitle":"Planning for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeMatteo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2284903_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649369039984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/loveyourselfie"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_102350","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1045,"numTeachers":63,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.4,"schoolId":102350,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Roosevelt High School Early College Studies on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Roosevelt High School Early College Studies","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/yonkers-public-schools/early-college-high-school-at-roosevelt-high-school/102350"}