{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bloomington High School","outOfStateSupporters":31.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9782106,"projectId":10006026,"letterContent":"My students were so incredibly excited when I told them that we were getting snack and breakfast donations for my classroom. \r\n\r\nMany of my students come to my room every morning because they do not have breakfast at home and do not have the option of eating breakfast at school because they are riding the bus that doesn't arrive in time. \r\n\r\nThank you so much again for giving them the ability to be better learners. They can now focus on school and their classs more because they aren't worried about their Hindu belly.","fullyFundedDate":1768589910465,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hungry-bellies-learn-better/10006026/","projectTitle":"Helping Hungry Bellies Learn Better","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782106"},{"teacherId":7827545,"projectId":9856338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sponsoring and supporting my classroom. The materials we received have already been put to use, and my students are thrilled.\r\n\r\nThe Jungle Gem glazes are bringing exciting new effects to our projects, and students have loved exploring the wide range of color options available to them. It's also incredibly reassuring to know that we won't run out of a color in the middle of a project.\r\n\r\nWe're also looking forward to using the new clay in upcoming lessons, which will give students the opportunity to experiment with a different material and expand their skills.\r\nMy students truly are the best, and I love being able to provide them with high-quality supplies. Your support makes that possible, and it means more than you know.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1772122958808,"projectUrl":"project/from-mud-to-masterpieces-support-stude/9856338/","projectTitle":"\"From Mud to Masterpieces: Support Student Ceramic Artists!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7827545_orig.jpg?crop=3096,3096,x0,y732&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762033679819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7827545"},{"teacherId":9758120,"projectId":9534330,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed the snacks. Unfortunately, we have a lot of kids that have a lot of food shortage so having these snacks available is a huge blessing. \r\nThe students have thoroughly enjoyed the new fidget toys. I use these a lot in my office as students come in here that are extremely anxious.\r\nThe clay will be used for our art therapy group. The kids always enjoy making different creations. To be able to provide kids a way to express themselves creatively is amazing. We all appreciate all the donations.","fullyFundedDate":1766067717536,"projectUrl":"project/therapy-tools/9534330/","projectTitle":"Therapy tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molitor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9758120"},{"teacherId":9787545,"projectId":9683102,"letterContent":"Just with the first week kids seem more energetic because of their snacks! Many get excited they get to pick out a treat and others are just happy to have something to hold them over until lunch. I also find some of my athletes stopping by before practice for some extra energy. I haven't seen anyone putting their head down but engaging instead. As the semester goes on, we'll all see big improvements from our kids. Your donation has not only affected my classroom environment but others as well. Thank you so much for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1767201427004,"projectUrl":"project/help-support-student-mental-health-with/9683102/","projectTitle":"Help Support Student Mental Health With a Simple Snack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787545"},{"teacherId":9782106,"projectId":9518016,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw all of the food that we were able to get with the donations given by such kind people. When having students who are food insecure and with the current state of snap, my students can come to my room anytime they are hungry and find something to eat which in turn helps them learn better. My students and I are eternally grateful for the kindness you have shown them. No student should have to go through school being hungry. You are helping them by giving them a faire shot at an education.","fullyFundedDate":1755731181320,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-for-better-learning/9518016/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782106"},{"teacherId":7827545,"projectId":9121409,"letterContent":"Our students have been excitedly starting new projects using our new mid-fire clay this year. They began with the dark brown mid-fire clay, which they immediately noticed felt firmer and more refined than our usual clay. This new material has allowed them to create more detailed and durable teacups, which they've decorated using underglazes and sgraffito techniques. Sudents are looking forward to experimenting with the new glazes we received—trying out different combinations to create special effects and deepen their understanding of ceramic finishes.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many were surprised and genuinely touched that someone chose to support our classroom in such a meaningful way. As we move forward, students will begin working with the white mid-fire clay on the pottery wheels. Because it's softer than what we've used in the past, we expect it will make the wheel-throwing process smoother and more accessible, especially for beginners. This generous donation has opened up so many new opportunities for creativity and learning, and we can't wait to see how our students grow through these hands-on experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1742912917847,"projectUrl":"project/fired-up-helping-students-create-and-co/9121409/","projectTitle":"Fired Up: Helping Students Create and Connect with Ceramics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7827545_orig.jpg?crop=3096,3096,x0,y732&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762033679819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7827545"},{"teacherId":9921340,"projectId":9108851,"letterContent":"As a PE teacher at Bloomington High, I have worked to create a physical education program that not only develops fitness and skill, but also builds community, inclusion, and joy. Receiving the 9 Square set has been like a breath pf fresh air for my students.\r\nHow we are using the new resources:\r\nThe 9 Square set has become a weekly part of our PE classes and is even being used during after school building activities for our seniors and staff. In class, students rotate through the 9 Square court while working on movement, coordination, and communication. I also use it to encourage students to support and cheer on one another during gameplay. The most memorable moment so far was setting it up and join in which caused students who normally hesitate to join in to participate and were asking for \"just one more round when it was time to clean it up.\r\nStudent reactions:\r\nThe first time my students saw the set fully put together, they asked questions because many of them had never seen 9 Square before, and the curiosity and excitement in the gym was undeniable. I displayed the rules to the students, and they jumped right in. The laughter, competitiveness, and energy in them reminded me why I enjoy my job. \r\nThe generosity of donors didn't just provide new equipment, it gave my students an opportunity to connect, belong, and thrive through play. So, thank you","fullyFundedDate":1746835878762,"projectUrl":"project/elevating-physical-education/9108851/","projectTitle":"Elevating Physical Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tyra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9921340_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739807298548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9921340"},{"teacherId":9782106,"projectId":8859083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students become better readers and writers. With the donations, my students will be able to build their literacy skills. It is helping many, including the lower levels of students who are new to learning the language, the upper level students and my native speakers. \r\n\r\nWe have reading units but students also have time at the end of each class period to look at books and read.\r\n\r\nMy lower level students are loving looking at children's books that they know in English from when they were younger. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping instill a love of reading and writing in my classroom and helping my students expand their vocabulary and grammar knowledge.","fullyFundedDate":1729528247140,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-to-read-and-write-in-french/8859083/","projectTitle":"Let's learn to read and write in French!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782106"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25273","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1216,"numTeachers":95,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":46,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":68.2,"schoolId":25273,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bloomington High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bloomington High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/bloomington-school-district-87/bloomington-high-school/25273"}