{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ben Lomond High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9319386,"projectId":10521846,"letterContent":"Thank you for the choir folders! They are being used! My concert choir would see that chamber choir had nice folders, and I could tell they were a little sad. Now they have their own. They love them!\r\n\r\nThe program here is growing each year. Thank you for your support. These students don't have much, but they appreciate what they do have. Thank you so much for making this project possible for them.\r\n\r\nSome next steps for me for my choir program is getting more performance attire for students. Our community doesn't have the funds to purchase their own. School provided outfits makes everything more unified and less stressful for students and families.","fullyFundedDate":1787189320277,"projectUrl":"project/choir-folders/10521846/","projectTitle":"Choir Folders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hatch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9319386"},{"teacherId":6922565,"projectId":9575636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Thanks to your support, our after-school guitar club has been steadily growing week after week. Having instruments readily available has allowed students to participate who otherwise wouldn't have had the opportunity. Holding real guitars and learning to play has given them a chance to pick up a new skill and discover a true interest in music.\r\n\r\nThe club has become a wonderful space for our students, and I've even been able to let a couple of them borrow guitars to take home so they can practice on their own between sessions. We are building a strong, reliable community of young musicians, and none of this would be happening without your support. Thank you for giving my students this opportunity and playing such a direct role in our program's growth!","fullyFundedDate":1758800798831,"projectUrl":"project/great-scots-guitar-club-continues-to-gro/9575636/","projectTitle":"Great Scots Guitar Club Continues to Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Belnap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6922565"},{"teacherId":6922565,"projectId":8716193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 into our classroom! While reading for pleasure is wonderful, teaching a classic text like this allows us to dive deep into essential literacy skills. Through Montag's journey, my students are analyzing complex literary devices such as symbolism, foreshadowing, and dystopian themes. More importantly, Bradbury's vision sparks crucial critical-thinking skills as students examine the impact of technology on human connection and the dangers of censorship—discussions that feel startlingly relevant to their own lives today.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active, collaborative experience. Having physical, identical copies for every student has completely transformed our daily routine. On any given day, you might see students engaged in lively Socratic seminars, annotating key passages with post-it notes, or working in small groups to track character development. We read aloud together to hear Bradbury's rich, poetic prose, and then students break into partner reads to debate the ethical dilemmas presented in the story.\r\n\r\nThis unit has resonated with our students in ways I could only have hoped for. In particular, several of my reluctant readers who typically struggle to stay engaged with traditional curriculum texts have been completely hooked by the high-stakes, fast-paced plot. Tech-savvy students who practically live on their phones have had powerful \"lightbulb moments,\" realizing how accurately Bradbury predicted modern digital distractions. Your generosity didn't just put books in their hands—it lit a genuine spark of curiosity and thoughtful debate across our entire classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1726659439864,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-heat-lets-dive-into-bradb/8716193/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Heat: Let's Dive into Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Belnap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6922565"},{"teacherId":8279999,"projectId":10461161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students! These new supplies are already helping make counseling sessions, small groups, and classroom lessons more engaging. Students are using art, games, and sensory tools to express themselves, practice coping skills, build relationships, and learn to manage emotions. With the addition of a third school to my casework, your generosity helps ensure students at all three schools have access to these valuable resources. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1787141370651,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tools-games-and-calm-for-stud/10461161/","projectTitle":"Creative Tools, Games, and Calm for Student Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kristy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8279999_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642626907033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kids-mental-health-matters"},{"teacherId":9317168,"projectId":10727895,"letterContent":"When our boxes arrived, my middle schoolers joked that our room finally smelled like a lemon paradise. We use these supplies every single day during interactive group work and station rotations, keeping our desk whiteboards clean, our hands sanitized, and our focus strictly on reading and writing. With the cold and flu season in full swing, we are also so thankful for these cleaning supplies to keep us healthy and in school as much as we can be!\r\n\r\nAs we attend school daily, having a clean, well-stocked classroom every day lets students collaborate confidently without missing a beat. Thank you for investing in our daily health and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1792591722192,"projectUrl":"project/no-room-for-sickness/10727895/","projectTitle":"No Room For Sickness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Richards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9317168_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y576&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720553948163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9317168"},{"teacherId":7577008,"projectId":10645050,"letterContent":"Our school library was completely out of shelf space, which meant we couldn't add the new books we need to reach a healthy student-to-book ratio. Your donation helped us purchase mobile, forward-facing book organizers to help solve this problem. These organizers give us much-needed storage while being perfectly designed for our youngest learners. Because they sit at student height, kids can see the full covers of the picture books instead of just the spines. This setup makes it incredibly easy for early readers to independently browse and find stories that catch their eye.\r\n\r\nThese organizers won't just give us more room; they will also make our library a truly flexible space. Since they are on wheels, we can easily roll the shelves right up to our story rug for our kindergarteners to explore. This mobility allows us to bring the books directly to the students and create fun browsing areas anywhere in the library. Thank you for your support in helping us solve our storage crisis and creating a welcoming environment that invites our youngest students to fall in love with reading.","fullyFundedDate":1789568897185,"projectUrl":"project/picture-books-for-everyone/10645050/","projectTitle":"Picture Books for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johns, District Elementary Library Specialist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7577008_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669761701311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7577008"},{"teacherId":1459429,"projectId":10521289,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom upgrade project! Having taught in this same room for over sixteen years, giving it a refresh with new paint and thoughtful additions means the world to both me and my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, the new rugs have transformed our space by absorbing sound and creating a much calmer, quieter atmosphere. Coupled with the cleaning supplies and wipes, our young artists can easily maintain a clean, organized, and healthy working environment. Together, these items make our room feel less like a sterile facility and more like a comfortable, inspiring creative haven.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps ensure this remains a welcoming space for learning and artistic expression for years to come. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787237131673,"projectUrl":"project/facelift-for-a-16-year-old-classroom/10521289/","projectTitle":"Facelift for a 16 Year Old Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1459429_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x35,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569518209081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ericalyon"},{"teacherId":1459429,"projectId":10358357,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our art room! Because of your contributions, our students will have access to much-needed paper and new brushes, which are always a wonderful treat for young artists. Having these reliable materials available every day ensures that our classroom remains a creative hub where students can freely explore their ideas.\r\n\r\nWith these new supplies, our students won't be limited by a shortage of materials. Instead, they will have the freedom to experiment, make mistakes, and learn from them in a safe, supportive environment. Restocking our watercolor brushes and paper allows us to teach foundational painting techniques that students will build upon as they progress into larger projects.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts our students' artistic journeys and helps foster a passion for self-expression. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and for making a difference in the lives of our young artists!","fullyFundedDate":1787141801989,"projectUrl":"project/restock-the-essentials-for-the-art-room/10358357/","projectTitle":"Restock the Essentials for the Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1459429_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x35,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569518209081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ericalyon"},{"teacherId":7444185,"projectId":10115978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Forging Creative Careers: Heavy-Duty Workbenches.\" When the new workbenches arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled to unpack and set up proper, professional workspace in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese heavy-duty desks have completely transformed how we work in our jewelry-making class. Before having them, students had to make do with lightweight, wobbly tables. Every time someone tried to hammer or stamp metal and leather, the entire table would shake and bounce, making precise detailed work almost impossible and frustrating for the students. Now, with these sturdy, robust workbenches, students can hammer, pound, and stamp with confidence. The solid foundation absorbs the impact perfectly, allowing them to focus on precision, craft, and safety without worrying about the table shifting beneath them.\r\n\r\nWith a solid surface to work on, our students are currently moving forward with advanced metal-stamping and leather-embossing design projects. Having professional-grade equipment makes them feel like true artisans, boosting both their confidence and their pride in their creations. Thank you again for making this level of hands-on learning possible for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776097718431,"projectUrl":"project/forging-creative-careers-heavy-duty-wor/10115978/","projectTitle":"Forging Creative Careers: Heavy-Duty Workbenches","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444185_orig.jpg?crop=669,669,x744,y402&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620152193516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7444185"},{"teacherId":9121348,"projectId":10653673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through \"Building Better Binders, Building Better Habits!\" Your generosity has helped us provide students with the organizational tools they need to become more independent and successful learners. In our English classroom, students are constantly moving between reading assignments, writing projects, class notes, and other learning activities. Having dedicated binders allows them to keep these materials together, stay organized, and easily return to previous lessons when they need additional support.\r\n\r\nOne of the most valuable ways we are using these resources is during our writing assignments. Students can organize their brainstorming, outlines, rough drafts, and feedback in one place, allowing them to see how their writing develops from an initial idea into a finished piece. We are also using these organizational systems to support our literature units, giving students a place to keep reading notes, vocabulary, and analysis activities. These materials are helping us establish consistent classroom routines while teaching students that organization is an important part of academic success, not simply another task to complete.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, students will build on these routines by taking greater responsibility for managing their materials, tracking their progress, and preparing for increasingly challenging assignments. My hope is that these habits will extend beyond our English classroom and help students succeed in their other classes, future college courses, and eventually their careers. Thank you for helping us provide more than just binders. You have helped us give students the tools to develop responsibility, independence, and lifelong organizational skills!","fullyFundedDate":1789612555951,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-binders-building-better/10653673/","projectTitle":"Building Better Binders, Building Better Habits","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ferlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121348_orig.jpg?crop=1254,1255,x0,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691008156740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121348"},{"teacherId":9121348,"projectId":10458017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us create a more organized, welcoming, and productive learning environment! Your generosity has helped us establish a space where students can focus more on reading, writing, and learning and less on finding the materials they need. Having classroom resources organized and readily accessible makes our daily routines smoother and allows students to take greater ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest benefits of these materials has been the ability to create a more structured and independent classroom. Whether students are working on literary analysis, collaborating on group activities, or developing their writing skills, they can more easily access the resources they need to be successful. These improvements may seem small, but they make a meaningful difference in how efficiently our classroom operates and how much time we can dedicate to instruction. I especially appreciate being able to provide students with a learning environment that feels intentional, organized, and designed with their success in mind.\r\n\r\nAs we continue exploring literature and strengthening our writing skills, these resources will support everything from daily reading activities to larger writing projects. My goal is to help students become increasingly independent readers and writers who know how to use the tools available to them. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us build a space where students can feel prepared, supported, and ready to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1789567817123,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-organized-classroom-where-r/10458017/","projectTitle":"Building an Organized Classroom Where Readers and Writers Can Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ferlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121348_orig.jpg?crop=1254,1255,x0,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691008156740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121348"},{"teacherId":9121348,"projectId":10672494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 11th-grade English students and helping us make \"The Great Gatsby\" more accessible to every reader! Because of your generosity, our English team now has graphic novel adaptations and Spanish-language editions that allow us to better support students with different reading abilities, language backgrounds, and learning needs. These resources help us ensure that students can engage with the same important literature without their individual reading challenges becoming barriers to learning.\r\n\r\nIn our classrooms, reading is about much more than understanding what happens in a story. As we explore \"The Great Gatsby\", students examine themes such as the American Dream, wealth, social class, identity, and the pursuit of happiness. They analyze symbolism, discuss character motivations, and connect Fitzgerald's portrayal of the 1920s to issues that remain relevant today. The graphic novel adaptations provide visual context that can help students better understand complex scenes and relationships, while the Spanish-language editions allow multilingual learners to engage with the novel's ideas in a language they may feel more confident reading. These resources give us additional ways to support comprehension while maintaining the same academic expectations for all students.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful is the opportunity it creates for students who might otherwise struggle to connect with a challenging classic. Students who benefit from visual storytelling have another way to explore the novel, while our Spanish-speaking students have an additional resource to support their understanding and participation in classroom discussions. Our goal has always been to make literature accessible without sacrificing its complexity or importance. Thanks to your generosity, we are better equipped to meet students where they are while continuing to challenge them to grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. 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