{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Kentwood High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10090295,"projectId":9493400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing contributions to our classroom. When the packages came into our class, my students were thrilled to see the items! \r\nWe use the highlighter set almost daily, and it helps my students stay organized and quickly identify important information. The calm strips are attached to their desks allowing for sensory input and relaxation during work time or lessons. The whiteboard graphs are a crucial part of group work allowing students to collaborate and learn from each other. \r\nThis is just a small snippet of how we use the tools and resources you have donated to our classroom and how they are improving our learning experience. Thank you again for your contribution and we cannot wait to continue to use the resources you have provided for us to grow and learn!","fullyFundedDate":1756131337225,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-and-math-classroom-acc/9493400/","projectTitle":"Special Education and Math Classroom-Accessible Seating, Manipulatives, and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rasmussen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10090295"},{"teacherId":7489464,"projectId":9721640,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wonderful contribution to my classroom, through hygiene products and healthy snacks. You have helped my students feel comfortable and cared for!\r\n\r\nI have personal hygiene products out and accessible for students to take when needed. Students (even if they aren't in my class) are able to easily access feminine hygiene products, deodorant, bandaids, lotion, hand sanitizer, and hair ties/clips, without having to ask (which can sometimes feel uncomfortable/embarrassing).\r\n\r\nI also have a shelf of healthy snacks located near my desk, and students are able to help themselves to a snack when they need one. School is difficult when hungry, so you have helped make this easier for many young people!\r\n\r\nFinally, as we are phones free, if there is extra time in the class period, students have been able to help themselves to a card game (top favorite is UNO), and enjoy playing with classmates. This is such a positive thing to see, and students are more engaged with each other.","fullyFundedDate":1758796735595,"projectUrl":"project/lets-have-some-fun/9721640/","projectTitle":"Let's Have Some Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leugs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7489464_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598578174246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7489464"},{"teacherId":5375892,"projectId":9225045,"letterContent":"I stress to my students ALL of the time the importance of choice when reading. My main goal is to nurture the love of reading in my English classroom. The best way I know how to do this is to curate a classroom library that appeals to my student population. I value getting engaging, timeless, and applicable themes, storylines, and characters on my shelves and in my students' hands. \r\n\r\nI have had many students return to \"checkout books\" from my classroom vs. our school library this year already. Whenever a student wants a book, and they can't get it, I purchase it with my own money, so to have the continued support of this learning community has benefited my students and me greatly. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1744206663505,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/9225045/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5375892_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742751682962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5375892"},{"teacherId":7489464,"projectId":9451033,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wonderful contribution to my classroom, through hygiene products and healthy snacks. You have helped my students feel comfortable and cared for!\r\n\r\nI have personal hygiene products out and accessible for students to take when needed. Students (even if they aren't in my class) are able to easily access feminine hygiene products, deodorant, bandaids, lotion, hand sanitizer, and hair ties/clips, without having to ask (which can sometimes feel uncomfortable/embarrassing).\r\n\r\nI also have a shelf of healthy snacks located near my desk, and students are able to help themselves to a snack when they need one. School is difficult when hungry, so you have helped make this easier for many young people!\r\n\r\nFinally, as we are phones free, if there is extra time in the class period, students have been able to help themselves to a card game (top favorite is UNO), and enjoy playing with classmates. This is such a positive thing to see, and students are more engaged with each other. \r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Leugs","fullyFundedDate":1755754030003,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-free-zone-healthy-snacks-to-kee/9451033/","projectTitle":"Hunger-Free Zone! (Healthy Snacks to Keep Kids Focused)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leugs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7489464_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598578174246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7489464"},{"teacherId":9423706,"projectId":8813901,"letterContent":"Students were able to have their social emotional needs taken care of in order to succeed at a higher level! \r\nThey valued all that you were able to provide for them! When their needs in a social emotional level are taken care of, they are able to really focus in on higher material and discover more about the content that is essential to their success. \r\nTowards the end of the year these needs get harder to meet and this was such an amazing opportunity to give them the same level of social emotional care at the end of the year that we did at the beginning of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1727107106826,"projectUrl":"project/feelings-101-social-emotional-learning/8813901/","projectTitle":"Feelings 101: Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9423706_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727056017927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9423706"},{"teacherId":5375892,"projectId":9109961,"letterContent":"I can't even begin to express how much joy this project has already brought us! When a project is funded, it makes me—and my students—feel beyond supported. After Spring Break, I plan to host a board game day in class, and next school year, I'm excited to start a brand-new board game club!\r\n\r\nThis club will provide a safe space for ALL students to gather after school, build friendships, compete, and most importantly: HAVE FUN! Watching kids simply be kids is one of the most rewarding parts of being an educator. Too often, they feel the need to wear a mask to \"fit in,\" but when they let their guard down, it's truly special. They set aside their technology, joke around, laugh, and get genuinely excited. It's like they get to relive a piece of childhood, even if just for a little while—and that makes it all worthwhile.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us this opportunity to embrace joy, connection, and play. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1742922810544,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-back-board-games/9109961/","projectTitle":"Bringing Back Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5375892_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742751682962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5375892"},{"teacherId":2709327,"projectId":8763637,"letterContent":"A while back you donated to our school's initiative to help provide fun filaments for our classroom 3D printer. Your donation helped purchase a series of fantastic PLA (material used in a 3D printer) for our special education students to chose from! Colors like gold, silver, rainbow, transition filaments that turn purple to black, red to gold, and so much more were purchased with your generosity.\r\n\r\nThese students main goal here is to prepare them for life after high school. Many students face physical as well as mental disabilities that provide unique challenges for them. Throughout their day, they earn points by accomplishing certain tasks. They can then cash these points in for 3D prints from me! This incentive has been wildly popular and is leading to improved behaviors as well as general learning. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1735840742398,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-for-students-with-disabiliti/8763637/","projectTitle":"3d Printing for Students With Disabilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaFleur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2709327"},{"teacherId":5375892,"projectId":9058857,"letterContent":"This was the best activity ever! I currently have a student teacher, so I've missed being with my students. My student teacher was at a PD, so my students and I were able to spend the day together. \r\n\r\nAs soon as they entered the room, and saw the hats and patches, they cheered with excitement. I can't even begin to guess how many times I heard \"this is so much fun!\" They were so grateful. \r\n\r\nMany of them are still wearing their hats, and this brings me great joy. I even wore mine today. I'll be doing this with incoming students again for sure.","fullyFundedDate":1739887553731,"projectUrl":"project/brimmed-and-badged/9058857/","projectTitle":"Brimmed and Badged","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5375892_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742751682962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5375892"},{"teacherId":8815005,"projectId":8862090,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations! With your help, we have transformed our classroom! Thanks to you, I've been able to create an inviting, engaging, and calming classroom. Students express daily how much they appreciate the changes. \r\n\r\nYour donation provided us with proper picnic blankets that allow us to go outside when the weather permits, offers alternative seating, and the option to spread out in the hallways for reading picnics. The table lamps allow us to leave the abrasive, big light off and have become a useful tool in formative assessments; the students also think they're cool, with one student saying, \"They make me feel like an academic.\" Additionally, the mindfulness book and emotion wheel have served as tools when working on social-emotional learning. Their enthusiasm and gratitude has been a priceless reward. We are not only learning about literature, but we are reaching beyond that and also cultivating empathy. \r\n\r\nAs we look forward to warmer weather, I am excited to see students doing SEL and literature circles outside in the sunshine. Your contributions not only provided much needed resources, but also helped me create a welcoming space for my students. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!\r\n\r\nWarmly,\r\n\r\nMs. Darwin\r\nEnglish Teacher\r\nEast Kentwood High School","fullyFundedDate":1728277574094,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-classroom-glow-up/8862090/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Classroom Glow-Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8815005"},{"teacherId":9774502,"projectId":8814823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating all the SEL materials for my project! I have been using the items in individual social work sessions and group social work sessions. These resources have enhanced the level of participation from students have provided opportunities to engage them in more unique ways. \r\n\r\nMy student are very excited to use the yoga items when I lead them through relaxation and mindfulness exercises. Additionally, they love using the individual white boards to make comments in group discussions or share ideas. Using a white board and dry erase marker is always more fun than paper and pencil! Additionally, it has been really nice to have a large white board in my office to draw out concepts or ideas with my students. Being able to reference something visual is very beneficial for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for contributing to this project and making a positive impact on the work I do!","fullyFundedDate":1730402113344,"projectUrl":"project/sel-group-lesson-materials/8814823/","projectTitle":"SEL Group Lesson Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9774502"},{"teacherId":9351945,"projectId":8866222,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous donations to my classroom. The students have thoroughly enjoyed the materials, and they've made a noticeable impact.\r\n\r\nThe poetry collections have been a huge hit in Poetry Club! My students have spent countless hours engaging with these new works, discovering poems that resonate with them, finding inspiration, and gaining valuable new perspectives.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the beanbags have quickly become a favorite in the classroom, providing students with a comfortable alternative seating option as they work. They've helped to create a more relaxed and focused environment for many students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1729607099482,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-support-through-poetry/8866222/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Support Through Poetry!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9351945_orig.jpg?crop=590,590,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738016864447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351945"},{"teacherId":9774611,"projectId":8815001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my classroom project. Because of your generosity, I was able to stock my classroom with several every day supplies that students use throughout their day. I was able to set up a little \"self-care\" station with mints, band aids, hair ties, bobby pins, flossers, lens cleaning wipes, lotion, and hand sanitizer. I find students using this station ALL the time, which warms my heart. They comment how convenient and useful the self-care station is.\r\n\r\nI was also able to set up a little hot cocoa, tea, and coffee station for students to use when/if they need a pick me up. I also have creamer for the coffee and water cups. Whether it's before school, during class, or at lunch - I have so many students taking advantage of a little pick me up. While waiting for their coffee to brew, I am able to have a little conversation with them, which is super sweet. I also provide utensils for students who choose to eat in here with me as well.\r\n\r\nFidgets and games have been another great addition to class. Fidgets are used on the daily and it is so evident how much the students appreciate them. The games have been so nice for days where we have \"classroom building\" activities. They offer students an opportunity to get to know each other outside of classwork and assignments. \r\n\r\nStudents have verbally expressed how they feel my classroom is welcoming and fun. 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