{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bedford - North Lawrence High School","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10576765,"projectId":10447391,"letterContent":"The binders and papers both have helped students with organizing materials. Students use the paper to complete textbook work along with bellringers. Having extra paper allows students to keep extra within their binders so they don't have to go find a teacher to get some from. \r\n\r\nI appreciate the generosity in helping provide my students with the materials they need to succeed. I am thankful to all who donated and helped me with my classroom. Quality lined paper also allows students to have more room and provide neater work which allows for better feedback as well.","fullyFundedDate":1788267445700,"projectUrl":"project/organizational-practice/10447391/","projectTitle":"Organizational Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10576765"},{"teacherId":10291437,"projectId":10134306,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help in giving my students the basics they need to be successful while trying to learn and navigate high school. The confidence they feel when they are able to be comfortable at school without worrying about body issues is very noticeable, you can see the difference in the way they carry themselves throughout the day. Its a small part but makes a huge impact. The relief on faces when they are worried that they didn't have any deodorant to put on when we are able to discreetly hand it to them to make their day better. One less thing they have to worry about.","fullyFundedDate":1777827446930,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-for-the-win/10134306/","projectTitle":"Hygiene For the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10291437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759012994241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10291437"},{"teacherId":7933078,"projectId":9984324,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to be rewarded for their hard work and improvement on their math SAT. Some of them knew they had done well, but other students didn't realize that they had improved from their PSAT to their SAT until they received their party invite. To see the pride of their achievement on their faces was so uplifting.\r\nWe had many donations, some of which came from you and we thank you so very much for helping to make this event a success.\r\nWe plan to do more encouragement/incentive events to help the students strive to do their best and keep reaching for bigger and better things in their futures.\r\nThanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1777827445513,"projectUrl":"project/sat-improvement-rewards/9984324/","projectTitle":"SAT Improvement Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deckard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7933078_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627746046643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933078"},{"teacherId":2240075,"projectId":10299272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. These calculators are an invaluable tool in my Calculus I dual credit class. They are required for many problems that we do in class and are required by the university. Most of our students cannot afford to purchase their own. Because of this, students are given a calculator at the beginning of the year and give it back at the end of the year. It makes such a difference in how they are able to experience the class. Having these calculators to give students puts everyone on on an equal playing field as we start the class. I am so appreciative of your support of my students. Thank you for choosing to support students and teachers through Donors Choose!","fullyFundedDate":1779469170343,"projectUrl":"project/taking-calculus-to-the-next-level/10299272/","projectTitle":"Taking Calculus to the Next Level","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2240075_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547321311611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitakerh"},{"teacherId":10222510,"projectId":10266774,"letterContent":"I am back in the classroom and the new Canon R100 is being used by the students. We are learning a lot about digital photography and students will definitely be borrowing this camera and using it to take portraits, including senior pictures for their friends.\r\n\r\nYou all stepped up so quickly I couldn't even keep track of the donations coming in, I had to look back to see what happened! I posted this donor's choose, and within 20 hours it was fully funded. You all are amazing, so many of you are my former students, my friends, and of course my mom covered the last donation! Thank you all so much. I will share pictures as soon as I can.","fullyFundedDate":1778083434766,"projectUrl":"project/digital-camera-for-digital-photography-c/10266774/","projectTitle":"Digital Camera for Digital Photography Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Layer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10222510_orig.jpg?crop=1645,1645,x352,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778016353048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10222510"},{"teacherId":10291437,"projectId":9768699,"letterContent":"Thank you for allowing my students to be able to have access to food, especially protein to allow them to concentrate and focus on their work. This has made a huge difference for them. We at Gateway had all 28 of our seniors pass all credits and allow them to graduate. We had 650 credits earned by our students this year. This is in huge part of you helping us keep them safe and able to work without worrying about things they could not control. Life has a way of dealing rough cards to our students but this helped bridge that gap and made a huge impact on our students lives! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1769267265378,"projectUrl":"project/students-who-need-the-basic-necessities/9768699/","projectTitle":"Students Who Need the Basic Necessities So They Can Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10291437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759012994241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10291437"},{"teacherId":2240075,"projectId":10255857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get the supplies I need to create and store hands-on activities for my students! I am so grateful to have these in advance so I can work on creating materials over the summer. Preparing in advance really helps take the load off during the school year. I also have the time to create better activities for my classroom! I have already used some of them here at the end of the school year.\r\n\r\nMy students benefit from group and hands on activities in geometry the most. The beginning of the year is very difficult for students as they learn new terminology, notation, and forms of problems. For many students Geometry is overwhelming at first so having hands on opportunities to learn, explore, and review helps to make the material easier to grasp. It also helps the students get to know one another.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your support of my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778167106579,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-activities/10255857/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2240075_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547321311611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitakerh"},{"teacherId":2240075,"projectId":10238215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get set up for next school year! Knowing I have these supplies now really helps me feel prepared for the fall. I am so grateful that I will not have to stress about how I will get these materials for students right before school starts. You have taken this off my plate. And for that, I thank you. I really appreciate you seeing the value in these materials.\r\n\r\nEvery year I see students start behind because they don't have or get the supplies they need to be successful. Many times it is because their families can't afford supplies. Other times it is because their parents just don't understand the value in getting school supplies for their high school age kids. These materials will make a difference in their learning. I am so excited that I will have these binders, folders, etc, to give to students so they feel set up like their classmates. When students stay organized I find they progress better as the semester goes on. Your gift is such a blessing!","fullyFundedDate":1777827446973,"projectUrl":"project/set-up-for-success/10238215/","projectTitle":"Set Up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2240075_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547321311611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitakerh"},{"teacherId":2240075,"projectId":9975593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. Colored paper is a small thing but it brightens the day of my students. They look forward to what colors I will use next and even request certain colors. It's become a fun tradition in my classroom. If this small thing helps engage students and prepare them to focus on the important part of learning then I am all for it. Math is not a favorite of many students so it is fun to brighten their day a little with color.\r\n\r\nI also use colored paper for tests. I find on purple or darker colored paper it becomes harder for students to cheat of their neighbors papers. They think I am using color for \"fun\" but it actually serves a significant purpose in these times. Thank you for making it possible for me to continue to do this.","fullyFundedDate":1776543458615,"projectUrl":"project/pop-of-color/9975593/","projectTitle":"Pop of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2240075_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547321311611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitakerh"},{"teacherId":2240075,"projectId":9699257,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Having a clean environment is very important to me and to creating a welcoming environment for my students. Even our custodian has used this vacuum on days when they are short handed. I appreciate not having to worry about whether or not my room will be cean the next morning based on who shows up for work after school.\r\n\r\nI truly believe that learning begins when students feel we are invested in them, their environment, and their expererience. Having a clean environment fulfills a basic need, and in some cases isn't something students are used to at home. I am grateful that I can be sure they have this safe and clean space at school.\r\n\r\nEducation is a team effort. As teachers our resources are often limited, but with the help of people like you, who are see investing in students as important, we can accomplish a lot more. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1766156432724,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-a-clean-environment/9699257/","projectTitle":"Learning in a Clean Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2240075_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547321311611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitakerh"},{"teacherId":9936001,"projectId":9648241,"letterContent":"Words cannot describe the gratitude I have felt in receiving the notice that my project was fully funded! It made me cry knowing that there are still decent people in the world who care. \r\n\r\nThe students are beginning to utilize some of the materials from the project. It has been a slow process due to limitations and changes in the room. Some of the materials will be for Spring, whereas other materials are embedded as we go along. \r\n\r\nWhen the students saw what we had received, they were thrilled. One student got to work straight away, building the Lego Astronaut. It was geared toward him and his engineering skills. In the spring, we plan to implement the car-building kits, and I know he will enjoy it. \r\n\r\nI hope to continue bringing out more of the materials as the school year progresses.","fullyFundedDate":1757511476109,"projectUrl":"project/stemming-for-my-stimmers/9648241/","projectTitle":"STEMming for My Stimmers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936001_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y405&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756090513322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936001"},{"teacherId":2240075,"projectId":9793411,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations! This project helps not only my classroom but our whole math department. So my thank you is from all of our teachers! The flashcards will be used for \"elementary math games\". The kids really enjoy testing their speed on basic math facts. They asked if we could have a basic math game in advisory! The rulers will be used by our Algebra II students for graphing. Large rulers often break in backpacks and aren't needed for what we do so these will last much longer! The buzzers will be used by all of us for math games and the paper will be used in geometry to make some of our notes/activites more colorful and eye catching rather than just regular white paper.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources allows us to meet the needs of our students and be creative. It also saves us time not having to find ways to improvise with what we have. Thank you from our entire math department for supporting our random supplies and seeing that even the small supplies make a big impact.","fullyFundedDate":1760705237347,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-fun-and-accessible/9793411/","projectTitle":"Making Math Fun and Accessible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2240075_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547321311611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitakerh"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_20628","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1193,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":92,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.0,"schoolId":20628,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bedford - North Lawrence High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bedford - North Lawrence High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/north-lawrence-community-school-district/bedford-n-lawrence-high-school/20628"}