{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Central Aroostook Junior Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":58.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1864875,"projectId":9827279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of snacks to my classroom. My students were thrilled to have something to eat if they wanted each day and were excited about both the variety and the quantity. Even though they are high school students, they get just as excited about snacks as elementary students! Having these available helps students stay focused and feel supported during the school day. Your donation allows me to provide snacks without digging into my own wallet while helping curb the hunger some students face. Thank you for helping make our school a better place!","fullyFundedDate":1760741210358,"projectUrl":"project/math-class-snack-attack/9827279/","projectTitle":"Math Class Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1864875_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474909556738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1864875"},{"teacherId":1864875,"projectId":9827224,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the items donated. These items will help create our essentials packages for our Christmas gift drive (Christmas 2026), which is the reason for the delay in the thank you! If you look at the photos from past years, we send each receiving family in our gift drive a bag of essentials (tooth brushes, laundry detergent, soap, deodorant, etc). Your donation will allow us to spend our donated funds on gifts for the students and not worry about the essentials.\r\n\r\nIn our small community, we have many low-income families. Our gift drive reached 41 students and 24 families. Our guidance counselor and secretary collect the names and money for this project. They compile a list of students by age and gender that is anonymous. As the student council advisor, I assign students to shop for each student on the list.\r\n\r\nThis is a fun and meaningful tradition in our community. Thank you for helping us to make it possible and so much better with your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1765830077715,"projectUrl":"project/personal-hygiene-during-the-holidays/9827224/","projectTitle":"Personal Hygiene During the Holidays","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1864875_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474909556738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1864875"},{"teacherId":1864875,"projectId":9494294,"letterContent":"Thank you for the TPT gift cards. They have enabled me to grab that last-minute extra practice that students need for those tricky topics that sometimes take a little more time to master. It's been really helpful to be able to quickly find something that reinforces what we're working on without having to start from scratch every time.\r\n\r\nThey've also been incredibly useful for those inevitable sick days. Being able to find a meaningful, well-structured activity to leave for students takes a lot of stress out of being out of the classroom. Instead of scrambling to create something at the last minute, I can find a resource that keeps students practicing important skills and keeps the class moving forward.\r\n\r\nHaving access to these resources really cuts down on planning time. Rather than building everything myself, I'm able to spend that time searching for quality materials that are already out there and designed well. It makes it much easier to respond to what students need in the moment—whether that's extra practice, review, or a different way of looking at a concept.\r\n\r\nOverall, the TPT gift cards have been a huge help in making sure students have meaningful work while also saving a lot of time on my end. Thank you again for providing them and supporting our classrooms in such a practical way.","fullyFundedDate":1760742772214,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-math-resources/9494294/","projectTitle":"Engaging Math Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1864875_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474909556738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1864875"},{"teacherId":1864875,"projectId":9418255,"letterContent":"I've been using the boards to start each class with a new problem set, and it has been really great. Instead of sitting and waiting for notes or instructions, students walk in and immediately head to the boards to get started. It sets the tone for the whole class and gets everyone thinking right from the beginning.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts is that no students are able to fly under the radar anymore. Since everyone is up at the boards, each student is on the spot at the start of class every single day. It's a quick way for me to see who understands the material, who needs help, and where we might need to slow down or review. It's also created more discussion between students as they compare work and talk through problems.\r\n\r\nOverall, the whiteboards have been a really valuable tool in our classroom. They've helped create a more active learning environment and made the start of class more engaging and productive for everyone. Thank you again for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1753296935639,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-wonders/9418255/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1864875_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474909556738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1864875"},{"teacherId":1864875,"projectId":9494259,"letterContent":"This has been an amazing addition to our classroom. No more writing with dying markers—if one runs out, students can just toss it and grab a new one without missing a beat. It's such a simple change, but it has made a big difference in keeping things moving and cutting down on those little frustrations that used to slow us down.\r\n\r\nI've been using these resources to start each class with a fresh problem set at the boards, and it has been really great for getting students engaged right away. Instead of easing into the lesson, everyone is up, thinking, and working from the moment class begins. It sets a productive tone for the rest of the period and helps students get their brains in \"math mode\" immediately.\r\n\r\nAnother big benefit is that no one is able to fly under the radar anymore. Since students are up at the boards working through problems, everyone is on the spot at the start of class every single day. It creates accountability, encourages participation, and gives me a quick snapshot of where students are at before we move forward with the lesson. Overall, it has been a really positive shift in how we start our class time.","fullyFundedDate":1760742374222,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-whiteboards/9494259/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1864875_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474909556738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1864875"},{"teacherId":1858242,"projectId":9846473,"letterContent":"My students are absolutely loving the new resources! I wish I had recorded their reaction when they found out someone cared enough to sponsor their classroom — it was truly priceless.\r\n\r\nRight now, students are using the materials to build geometric shapes while working on calculating the area of composite figures. This is often a challenging concept, as it requires students to take an abstract figure and decompose it into familiar shapes such as triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, and semicircles. Having the Geostix to create tangible models that they can physically manipulate and dissect has made a meaningful difference, particularly for some of my struggling learners and those who have difficulty with spatial reasoning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will be using the protractors to create geometric constructions — bisecting angles and midpoints, constructing perpendicular bisectors, and ultimately completing a final construction that brings all of these concepts together, with an added element of artistic freedom.","fullyFundedDate":1767984148873,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-build-their-understandi/9846473/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Build Their Understanding of Geometry!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1858242_orig.jpg?crop=1513,1513,x802,y1073&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753102478999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1858242"},{"teacherId":3636912,"projectId":9443108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your immense support of our little school in Maine! You single-handedly have given us so many opportunities that we never would have been able to provide without your help. Unfortunately the basketball hoop that this grant was originally designed for was no longer available by the time funding came through so we had to pivot and instead we took a poll of students across all six grade levels to ask them what they really wanted for equipment that wasn't already available and we were able to order some really fun and unique items like indoor golf! This grant still has been able to help and impact everyone (the gym teacher is especially excited - he said it was like Christmas when boxes started arriving) and to give students different ways of being active and working/having fun together. Thank you for your support of small, rural schools and for physical education and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1758820588441,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-hooping/9443108/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Hooping","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3636912_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506386063887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbneedslocks"},{"teacherId":3636912,"projectId":9443068,"letterContent":"Thank you so, so much for your contribution to our school-wide project of attempting to get enough tissues to each classroom to last (at least the majority) of the winter! All of the teachers were so excited and relieved to see that we were getting aid and that the cost of tissues wasn't going to come out of their own pockets. I don't know if you've ever been around a group of kids before - but they love to share germs and that means that we're perpetually dealing with illness and go through an unbelievable amount of tissues! \r\n\r\nIt may seem like a small thing, but remembering to purchase and the cost of tissues is just one more thing that teachers have on their overfull plates. Your contribution has done so much to boost not only our tissue supply, but our spirits. Thank you for supporting our students, our school, and our educators. It really means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1760699044229,"projectUrl":"project/a-tissue-for-the-cold-and-flu-issue/9443068/","projectTitle":"A Tissue for the Cold and Flu Issue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3636912_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506386063887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbneedslocks"},{"teacherId":3636912,"projectId":9443080,"letterContent":"It is with the sincerest of gratitude that I write today to thank you for your generous donation to my junior high classroom. We live in a rural and rather poor area and many of my students cannot afford the most basic of supplies. Your donation has made it possible for all of my students to have everything they need to fully participate in class. You've also made it possible for us to do more creative activities and projects through your donation of colored pencils and sharpies. Your continued support of public education is needed now more than ever and I thank you again for stepping up to make a difference in children's lives. It means more to this teacher than she can possible convey.","fullyFundedDate":1752545023813,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-student-success/9443080/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3636912_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506386063887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbneedslocks"},{"teacherId":1864875,"projectId":9186762,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of five graphing calculators and a charging station to my high school mathematics classroom. Your support means more than words can fully express, and it is already making a noticeable difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese tools are not just pieces of technology — they are opportunities. With the addition of these graphing calculators, my students now have greater access to the resources they need to engage deeply with complex mathematical concepts, explore real-world applications, and build confidence in their abilities. The charging station ensures these calculators are always ready for use, allowing us to maximize our instructional time and keep our momentum going strong.\r\n\r\nMany of my students face financial challenges, and having access to high-quality tools like these levels the playing field and empowers them to thrive academically. The excitement on their faces when we unboxed the calculators was truly priceless — it was a reminder of the joy that learning can bring when barriers are removed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education and for helping to create a classroom where curiosity, growth, and achievement can flourish. Your kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact, not just on this group of students, but on many more to come.","fullyFundedDate":1744149502707,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-in-college-courses/9186762/","projectTitle":"Calculating in College Courses","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1864875_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474909556738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1864875"},{"teacherId":1864875,"projectId":8902942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous digital gift card for Teachers Pay Teachers! Your thoughtful gift will allow me to purchase valuable resources that will enhance my high school math classroom and provide my students with even more engaging and effective learning materials. Your support means the world to me and helps me create the best possible environment for my students to succeed. I truly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness. I'm thankful for people like you. Thank you again for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1731511701370,"projectUrl":"project/learning-activities-for-high-school-math/8902942/","projectTitle":"Learning Activities for High School Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1864875_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474909556738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1864875"},{"teacherId":1864875,"projectId":8902994,"letterContent":"I wanted to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of snacks to my math classroom. Your thoughtfulness has made a big impact, giving my students the energy they need to stay focused and engaged during lessons. They truly appreciate the variety and quality of the snacks, and it's clear that your kindness has created a positive and welcoming atmosphere in the classroom. Your support not only helps them academically but also sets a wonderful example of generosity. Thank you again for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1733283495322,"projectUrl":"project/math-classroom-snack-attack/8902994/","projectTitle":"Math Classroom Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1864875_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474909556738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1864875"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65239","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":166,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":33,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":96,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"7.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":41.8,"schoolId":65239,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Central Aroostook Junior Senior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Central Aroostook Junior Senior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maine/rsu-42-msad-42/central-aroostook-junior-senior-high-school/65239"}