{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Amundsen High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3045431,"projectId":9772017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time and donating your money to my classroom. It is no small action you take AND it makes a BIG difference in my art studio classroom. \r\n\r\nWe have had numerous shrinky dink gatherings! Art club has worked with them a few times and loved it! (I forgot to take photos since I was working the toaster oven!) and now the track kids come in after school to make charms for their cleats before each meet!\r\nWe have used them in Art 2 and will use them in a Art 1 closer to the end of the year. \r\n\r\nThe toaster is perfect with it's little tray and the amount of sheets we were able to get will go far! The PrismaColor pencils are really great for blending designs AND have been used by students in my advanced art portfolio class too! I am trying to keep them locked away just for the shrinky dinks, but student artist LOVE Prismacolors' quality! I think I need to get more through another DonorsChoose project! Stay tuned! :-)","fullyFundedDate":1767746159413,"projectUrl":"project/shrinky-dink-fun-times-in-the-studio/9772017/","projectTitle":"Shrinky Dink Fun Times In The Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MacBeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3045431_orig.jpg?crop=772,772,x807,y893&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593300979907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3045431"},{"teacherId":3045431,"projectId":9609969,"letterContent":"​Thank you so much for taking the time and donating your money to my classroom. It is no small action you take, but it makes a BIG difference in my art studio classroom.\r\n\r\nWith 150 students passing through the studio each day, brushes get many miles on them. These brushes that YOUR donation supplied have been great! They are holding up through the mixing, painting, and washing over and over.\r\n\r\nStudents appreciate nice things, and treat nice brushes better than ones that lose bristles in their paintings! We have a great variety now, round, flat, large and small because of your generous donation to my classroom project. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755693295204,"projectUrl":"project/quality-paint-brushes-make-a-difference/9609969/","projectTitle":"Quality Paint Brushes Make A Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MacBeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3045431_orig.jpg?crop=772,772,x807,y893&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593300979907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3045431"},{"teacherId":3045431,"projectId":9203725,"letterContent":"Thank you, donors, for supporting my Art Material stash! These handy paint sticks have been really fun in the studio for quick work that doesn't require getting set up with water and brushes. Students can work spontaniously on their artwork without needing painting skills. We have found that the Ooly Chunkies paint sticks work on many surfaces too, making it a great media for mixed media studio time; students have used them on cardboard, collaged surface, and any paper or canvas. \r\n\r\nI appreciate your generosity as these specialty products don't make it into the basic school materials order. Being able to offer a student something unique makes them feel lifted and motivates them when they are stuck or struggling with technique; this frees them up: \"Get loose! 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Bringing back old school jump roping we think is the next great come back! Our club only just started but it is growing! Thanks again from the bottom of all our teacher, and teen hearts!! We are making a difference together in the lives of kids! Wishing you all blessings back!","fullyFundedDate":1764712831039,"projectUrl":"project/jump-into-fitness-and-fun/9649630/","projectTitle":"Jump Into Fitness and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1936581_orig.jpg?crop=1110,1110,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697550826099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1936581"},{"teacherId":6627238,"projectId":9683460,"letterContent":"This project has made such a huge impact in my classroom. My backstage theater class used the supplies to build one of the most impressive sets, including props and costumes, that we have ever had at our school. Students were immensely excited to plan out their projects, work collaboratively to build items, often needing to troubleshoot in the process, and lastly see all of their hard work up on the stage. \r\n\r\nMy theater club has been rehearsing with the items and set created for the past week and we keep finding new and exciting ways to interact. Thank you so much for your support of our program and class.","fullyFundedDate":1764712315819,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-little-shop-on-a-big-stage/9683460/","projectTitle":"Building A Little Shop on a Big Stage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6627238_orig.jpg?crop=1607,1607,x17,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583888771478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vikingtheatercompany"},{"teacherId":9348655,"projectId":9952109,"letterContent":"These hydrogen fuel cell kits will turn abstract chemistry into a hands-on experience that prepares students for a green energy future. By splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, students see reactions and energy conversion happen in real-time rather than just reading about them in a textbook. 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They can now design and print custom parts like brackets and cases, allowing them to test their ideas, fix mistakes, and reprint improved versions—just like professional engineers. This hands-on access teaches them essential design software and problem-solving skills, giving them the confidence to turn their own ideas into tangible solutions for the real world.","fullyFundedDate":1765396600351,"projectUrl":"project/from-concept-to-prototype-enhancing-pre/9952057/","projectTitle":"From Concept to Prototype: Enhancing Pre-Engineering with 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rusic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348655"},{"teacherId":3097344,"projectId":9585103,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have new digital cameras that allow them to document and preserve the memories of their school year. 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