{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Colonial High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5405353,"projectId":10084532,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the generosity and support shown toward my DonorsChoose project, \"Smarties for My Smarties.\" Because of your kindness, my students will receive a small but meaningful treat that will brighten their days and encourage them during important moments—especially during testing and times when they need a little extra motivation.\r\nYour donation has directly contributed to creating a positive environment. It allows me to reinforce positive behavior and perseverance in a fun and memorable way. For many of my students, especially those who may not always receive recognition outside of school, these small gestures can mean more than we often realize.","fullyFundedDate":1772550295872,"projectUrl":"project/smarties-for-my-smarties/10084532/","projectTitle":"Smarties for My Smarties!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stapleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5405353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627409265065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportstapes"},{"teacherId":7835247,"projectId":9256233,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, we have fully funded our classroom resource, Thrive Central. For many of my students, this is the first time they've had access to these kinds of essential resources directly in a classroom. The impact was immediate: many of the young women shared how relieved they are to have menstrual products on hand instead of having to walk across campus to the nurse's office. Meanwhile, the young men have been so grateful for the body sprays and deodorant, especially after gym class! By providing these necessities, you've helped remove daily stresses that often distract from learning. There aren't enough words to express how much your kindness means to us.","fullyFundedDate":1754511271006,"projectUrl":"project/thrive-central-student-personal-care/9256233/","projectTitle":"Thrive Central - Student Personal Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7835247_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y250&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744652004820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7835247"},{"teacherId":9115258,"projectId":9929470,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for helping me give my students energy during long drawn out sessions of mathematics that makes their heads hurt and go scrambly. My students shut down when the content is \"too difficult\" for them to process. With many of them also working jobs after school they are usually short on energy when they walk into class. These peppermints and dum-dums will help restore some of their energy, even if temporarily, to help them get through math class without sleeping. \r\n\r\nIt was a wonderful surprise to be gifted with your generosity. I will make sure that these peppermints and dum-dums are put to good use.","fullyFundedDate":1772550514605,"projectUrl":"project/treating-mathematical-struggle-sweetly/9929470/","projectTitle":"Treating Mathematical Struggle: Sweetly","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zimmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9115258_orig.jpg?crop=447,447,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691002143672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9115258"},{"teacherId":5405353,"projectId":10087694,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Junior Class Officers and the entire student body at my school, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous decision to fully fund our Donors Choose project. Thanks to Allstate, our vision of providing \"Essential Care Bags\" for our local homeless community is officially becoming a reality.\r\n\r\nYour support does so much more than provide tuna, sunscreen, and hygiene supplies. It sends a powerful message to our student leaders: that their initiative to help others is valued and supported by leaders in the professional world. By stepping in to provide these resources, you are directly contributing to the health, dignity, and comfort of our neighbors in need.\r\n\r\nOur Junior Class Officers are already coordinating our \"Packing Day\" to assemble these kits. Because of your investment, our students are gaining hands-on experience in logistics, community service, and the power of corporate-civic partnerships.","fullyFundedDate":1772569979737,"projectUrl":"project/small-bags-big-impact-support-our-care/10087694/","projectTitle":"Small Bags, Big Impact: Support Our Care Kit Drive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stapleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5405353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627409265065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportstapes"},{"teacherId":5405353,"projectId":10080788,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing healthy snacks for our tutoring sessions! It is incredibly difficult for a student to focus on complex math problems or reading comprehension when their stomach is growling. Many of our students come straight from a full day of classes into extra instruction, and your generosity ensures they have the \"brain fuel\" necessary to power through. By meeting this basic need, you've transformed our tutoring environment into a place where students feel cared for and ready to tackle new challenges.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than just provide a snack; it creates a sense of community and energy during our most intensive learning hours. Having these snacks on hand means we don't lose precious momentum to fatigue or hunger. It is a joy to see students settle in, grab a quick bite, and dive into their work with renewed stamina. Thank you for recognizing that a well-fed student is a focused student—your investment is making a tangible difference in their academic growth!","fullyFundedDate":1772100202199,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-healthy-snacks-for-afte/10080788/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: Healthy Snacks for After-School Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stapleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5405353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627409265065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportstapes"},{"teacherId":5405353,"projectId":9999801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Band-Aid project! It's amazing how such a small strip of adhesive can save so much instructional time. Before your support, a minor scratch or a tiny paper cut often meant a ten-minute round trip to the nurse's office. Now, thanks to your generosity, teachers can handle these \"quick fixes\" right in the classroom. You've helped us turn what used to be a major disruption into a thirty-second detour, keeping our students safe, comfortable, and—most importantly—present.\r\n\r\nYour contribution does more than just cover a scrape; it builds a supportive classroom environment where minor hiccups don't have to derail a student's entire afternoon. By equipping our teachers with these basic first-aid supplies, you've empowered them to care for their students' immediate needs on the spot. We are incredibly grateful for your foresight and your dedication to keeping our kids focused on their education rather than a minor boo-boo.","fullyFundedDate":1772550482029,"projectUrl":"project/band-aids-for-classrooms/9999801/","projectTitle":"Band-Aids for Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stapleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5405353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627409265065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportstapes"},{"teacherId":5405353,"projectId":10011615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project to keep our classrooms stocked with tissues! While it may seem like a small detail, having these supplies readily available makes a massive difference in our daily flow. Instead of students having to interrupt their work to wander the halls in search of a tissue, they can now take care of themselves quickly and return to the task at hand. Your kindness helps us maintain a clean, healthy environment where the focus remains entirely on learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond the practical benefit, your generosity sends a wonderful message to our students: that their comfort and well-being matter. By providing these essential supplies directly to teachers, you've helped us cut down on unnecessary transitions and \"out-of-class\" time. It is a relief to know that we won't have to worry about the \"seasonal sniffles\" disrupting our progress. We are so grateful for your commitment to making our classrooms a more prepared and supportive space!","fullyFundedDate":1772550466519,"projectUrl":"project/need-a-tissue-for-your-issues-grab-a-kl/10011615/","projectTitle":"Need a Tissue for Your Issues? Grab a Kleenex!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stapleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5405353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627409265065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportstapes"},{"teacherId":5405353,"projectId":10113847,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, Project Period is officially a reality! By stocking our classrooms with essential menstrual products, you have removed a significant—and often overlooked—barrier to education. No student should have to choose between their dignity and their seat in class. Your support ensures that instead of embarking on a long, often stressful trek to the nurse's office, our students can grab what they need discreetly and get right back to their lessons.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than just supplies; it's about equity and instructional time. Your contributions have effectively decreased the \"commute\" for these necessities, keeping students in the classroom where they belong. It is deeply moving to see a community come together to support the comfort and confidence of our learners. Thank you for recognizing this need and for investing so directly in our students' daily success.","fullyFundedDate":1772223285568,"projectUrl":"project/project-period/10113847/","projectTitle":"Project Period","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stapleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5405353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627409265065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportstapes"},{"teacherId":5064692,"projectId":9724417,"letterContent":"This project has made a significant difference in our students' ability to practice safely and effectively. Because we do not have a dedicated cheer room, our team often practices in shared spaces that can become extremely hot. The donated fans help regulate the temperature in our practice areas, creating a safer and more comfortable environment where students can fully focus on learning skills rather than managing the heat.\r\nThe most exciting part for students is the immediate relief the fans provide during high-intensity practices. Cheerleading requires strength, endurance, and close physical contact during stunting, and cooler conditions help prevent fatigue and overheating. By keeping hands dry and reducing excessive sweating, the fans also directly improve stunt safety and execution, allowing athletes to practice with greater confidence.\r\nThis equipment has especially benefited our newer athletes and bases, who are still building strength and technique. With a cooler environment, they are able to maintain proper grips, focus on form, and practice longer without risking heat-related issues. Overall, these fans have transformed our practice spaces into safer learning environments, ensuring our students can grow, improve, and perform at their best.","fullyFundedDate":1760711819766,"projectUrl":"project/chill-with-us/9724417/","projectTitle":"Chill With Us","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hermina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5064692_orig.jpg?crop=2751,2751,x60,y685&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739907354713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5064692"},{"teacherId":5064692,"projectId":9724300,"letterContent":"This project has had an immediate and meaningful impact on our students' learning and growth. The TV allows our cheerleaders to watch instant playback of their routines and stunts, giving them the opportunity to visually see what they are doing well and where adjustments are needed. Instead of relying only on verbal feedback, students can connect corrections to what they see on the screen, which has significantly improved understanding, focus, and skill retention.\r\nWhat excites students most is seeing themselves in real time and tracking their own progress. Watching their improvement from practice to practice has boosted their confidence and motivation, and turned corrections into learning moments rather than frustrations. The rolling TV stand and extension cord have made this technology flexible and accessible, allowing us to use it anywhere—from the gym to the cafeteria—so learning never has to stop due to space limitations.\r\nThis technology has especially benefited visual learners and newer team members who may struggle with spatial awareness. Seeing their movements on screen has helped them make faster corrections, feel more confident in their abilities, and take greater ownership of their improvement. Overall, this project has transformed how our students learn, reflect, and grow as athletes and teammates.","fullyFundedDate":1760716409769,"projectUrl":"project/watch-us-grow/9724300/","projectTitle":"Watch Us Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hermina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5064692_orig.jpg?crop=2751,2751,x60,y685&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739907354713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5064692"},{"teacherId":5405353,"projectId":9875561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our DonorsChoose project for period products for high school girls. Because of you, students have access to essential items that support their health, comfort, and dignity during the school day.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps remove a barrier that can interfere with learning and attendance, allowing students to focus on their education rather than worry about basic needs. By providing these products, you are creating a more supportive and inclusive school environment where every student feels cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1767231351296,"projectUrl":"project/project-period/9875561/","projectTitle":"Project Period","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stapleton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5405353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627409265065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportstapes"},{"teacherId":5405353,"projectId":9679323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping our junior class officers receive a tablet and laptop screen extenders. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in how our students work together and stay organized.\r\n\r\nWith these tools, our officers are able to plan events, collaborate more efficiently, and manage responsibilities with greater focus and productivity. 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