{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eastern Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":55.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6737294,"projectId":10153905,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project for items for my 12th grade US Government classes. We need these supplies so badly and I am grateful that you took the time and were generous enough to support us. My students are an incredible group of scholars, scholar-athletes, musicians, and all-around wonderful kids. They deserve so much and I try hard to give them what they need to be successful without barriers. I appreciate you for seeing the vision and sharing my desire to help make my students' path to success an easier one.","fullyFundedDate":1777063301741,"projectUrl":"project/charging-toward-civic-excellence/10153905/","projectTitle":"Charging Toward Civic Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6737294_orig.png?crop=1445,1445,x46,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703259115379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskeithronbrown"},{"teacherId":6737294,"projectId":9976748,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my 12th-grade students are now equipped to start the next school year with the essential tools they will need to transition from high school seniors to informed, active citizens. By providing a steady supply of copy paper, you have allowed my students to step away from the distractions of digital screens and engage in \"deep reading.\" They are now able to physically annotate primary source documents and complex legislative texts, a practice that has noticeably sharpened their critical thinking and boosted their retention of the fundamental principles of our government.\r\n\r\nThe organizational materials, including notebooks, file folders, and colored paper, will also transform our classroom culture. My students will no longer just complete assignments; they will build personal archives of their academic journeys. The use of colored paper for progress reports is going to be a game-changer, providing a clear visual cue that helps students take immediate ownership of their growth. This system will significantly reduce senior-year anxiety by giving the students a tangible, organized way to manage their workload and prepare for the demands of college and professional life.\r\n\r\nFinally, the chart paper will turn our classroom walls into a \"living\" resource. We can use it to map out historical timelines and brainstorm policy solutions, making collaborative debate more visual and inclusive. These \"bare necessities\" have removed the stress of limited resources, and will allow my students to focus entirely on their intellectual development. Your support has truly provided the foundation for a more rigorous, organized, and interactive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1777059338702,"projectUrl":"project/paper-our-progress-fueling-a-year-of-le/9976748/","projectTitle":"Paper Our Progress: Fueling a Year of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6737294_orig.png?crop=1445,1445,x46,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703259115379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskeithronbrown"},{"teacherId":6737294,"projectId":9976752,"letterContent":"The impact of your generosity is felt the moment my seniors walk through the door. By providing essential \"nuts and bolts\" like pre-sharpened pencils, pens, and highlighters, you have removed the quiet barriers that often stall a student's momentum. My 12th graders can now dive straight into annotating the Constitution and debating complex policies without the interruption or anxiety of missing supplies. This project has created a classroom where every student, regardless of their personal resources, is fully equipped to capture their ideas and engage with the high-level historical analysis required for their success.\r\n\r\nBeyond the basics, the interactive tools like dry-erase boards and markers have transformed our daily lessons into a truly collaborative space. Students are now mapping out government structures and brainstorming arguments in real-time, turning abstract concepts into visible, shared learning. Even the simple addition of band-aids has strengthened our classroom community, allowing us to handle minor distractions quickly so the focus remains on our academic goals. Thank you for investing in these future leaders and ensuring they have the reliable tools they need to excel during this pivotal senior year.","fullyFundedDate":1777052859254,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-for-excellence-essential-tool/9976752/","projectTitle":"Equipped for Excellence: Essential Tools for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6737294_orig.png?crop=1445,1445,x46,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703259115379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskeithronbrown"},{"teacherId":9587329,"projectId":9904963,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your gracious donation to this project. My students were thrilled when they saw the granola bars. One particular student took it upon herself to check on the status of my snack supply each class. She beamed when I showed her my re-upped stash, which in turn brought me joy. \r\n\r\nStudents have also expressed gratitude for the re-upped pencil supply and pencil sharpener. They go through pencils faster than I ever would have imagined, sometimes wasting class time trying to secure a pencil when my supply is low. Having a full pencil drawer has eliminated that problem. The pencil sharpener has gotten many compliments too!","fullyFundedDate":1769298655064,"projectUrl":"project/the-hungry-hungry-students/9904963/","projectTitle":"The Hungry Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9587329_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y806&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753221299714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamied"},{"teacherId":8228083,"projectId":10091904,"letterContent":"We were able to host an amazing series of women's history month mentorship events, yet again due to the support of the Donors Choose community! Within this mentorship series, we had a yoga/dance/movement day, a sustainable clothing swap day, a \"paint your own canvas bag\" day, and our annual tea party in which our students invite important women from their lives. Many of your donations went toward ensuring that our students were well fed, felt loved, and that our spaces looked welcoming. Our students especially enjoyed the prizes you provided; they won them at the tea party by participating in women's history month trivia! Additionally the polaroid film is always a fan favorite since students love to leave with a memento from the tea party with their moms, aunts, siblings, friends, or favorite teacher. We thank you and your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1773878475980,"projectUrl":"project/womens-history-month-mentorship-series/10091904/","projectTitle":"Women's History Month Mentorship Series","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Josephson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8228083_orig.jpg?crop=1134,1134,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641841222970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-imhoff"},{"teacherId":3234573,"projectId":9964176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support—these supplies have made a real difference in my classroom this semester! The art materials, including watercolor paper, bright white ledger paper, construction paper, brushes, and scissors, have allowed students to fully express their creativity in projects across subjects. With sturdy paper, reliable markers, a safe paper cutter, and blank cards, students created professional-looking presentations, community‑building thank‑you notes, and visual projects they were truly proud of. These tools helped many students discover talents they didn't know they had, boosting their confidence and sense of accomplishment. The artistic options also supported students who learn best through hands‑on, visual work, helping them stay engaged and successful.\r\n\r\nYour donations also helped us build a classroom environment where students feel cared for and comfortable. The coffee cups, mints, and caramel candies created a welcoming atmosphere for morning work, long project days, and after‑school help sessions. Practical items like deodorant, pads, gloves, paper towels, and wall hooks ensured students' well‑being and kept our space clean, organized, and respectful for everyone. These small but meaningful essentials removed barriers to learning, promoted dignity, and strengthened our classroom community. Your generosity didn't just provide supplies—you helped create a space where students feel supported, motivated, and ready to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1772550465923,"projectUrl":"project/stock-our-spring-semester-with-care-and/9964176/","projectTitle":"Stock our Spring Semester with Care and Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3234573_orig.jpg?crop=747,747,x0,y237&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565115990161","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslucas1107"},{"teacherId":5660822,"projectId":9960025,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom whiteboards! We have been using them almost every single day and the students love them! It has allowed students to work in groups easier and take on a more explorative role in their learning. \r\n\r\nWe often use the whiteboards to work on challenging problems. One student will go up and write while the others gather around the board and offer advice. It has sparked a lot of conversation in class and it gets the students to take ownership of their learning. I have seen a huge improvement in math conversations just by adding in these whiteboards. It has also been fun to watch some students take on the role of teacher for their peers and a lot of them are really good at it!\r\n\r\nThese whiteboards have made a huge difference in my classroom and I cannot thank you enough for donating! My class and I are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1765931889742,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-learning-more-whiteboards/9960025/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Learning: More Whiteboards Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marchione","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5660822_orig.jpg?crop=820,820,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753822915029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5660822"},{"teacherId":6737294,"projectId":9976735,"letterContent":"I want to extend my gratitude for your generous support of my Donors Choose project for cleaning supplies for our classroom. My students function well in a clean environment, and with these incoming supplies, we can keep our classroom clean and fresh. I am grateful to be able to share the responsibilities of cleaning our classroom with my students. It helps them take ownership of their learning environment. I am also thankful that you were on Donors Choose and looking for ways to help teachers. As a teacher, I am thankful because it can be burdensome to purchase everything needed for a clean, functioning classroom out-of-pocket. The help is more than appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1772550467473,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classroom-floorslearning-withou/9976735/","projectTitle":"Clean Classroom Floors...Learning without Limits!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6737294_orig.png?crop=1445,1445,x46,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703259115379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskeithronbrown"},{"teacherId":6737294,"projectId":9976751,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project for feminine hygiene products for my students. I keep them in discreet bins in the classroom and girls from all over the school use them at will. They never have to worry about having products, and I appreciate your support of that endeavor. I am so grateful for your willingness to support our girls and their ability to stay in classes and feel comfortable and safe. When I ran out of space for the products in my room, I shared them with the main office and the nurses office so that other spaces can support our girls as well.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772550493829,"projectUrl":"project/dignity-discretion-supporting-girls-i/9976751/","projectTitle":"Dignity & Discretion: Supporting Girls in 12th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6737294_orig.png?crop=1445,1445,x46,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703259115379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskeithronbrown"},{"teacherId":1075020,"projectId":9802680,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with a new desktop computer. In our self‑contained special education classroom, access to technology is not just helpful—it is essential. Because of your kindness, our students now have reliable access to curriculum materials, interactive lessons, and adaptive programs that help them learn in ways that match their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThis has especially helped students who thrive with visuals, repetition, or guided practice—supports that technology provides consistently and with no limits.\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for our students has been the sense of independence the desktop brings. They love logging in on their own, navigating learning apps, and seeing immediate feedback on their work. A few students, who previously felt hesitant using classroom tools, now light up when it's their turn at the computer. One student in particular, who often struggled to stay engaged during lessons, has begun requesting time on the desktop to complete reading activities—something we had not seen from them before.\r\n\r\nAnother student, who communicates using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), has gained more confidence practicing communication skills with digital tools that are now easier to access. For them, having a reliable computer is more than just convenient—it is empowering.\r\n\r\nYour donation has created a more accessible, inclusive, and joyful learning environment. The desktop is not just equipment; it is an opportunity for our students to grow their skills, build independence, and feel proud of their accomplishments. We are truly grateful for your support of our classroom and our students' futures.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768850822092,"projectUrl":"project/technology-to-help-build-independence/9802680/","projectTitle":"Technology to Help Build Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esguerra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1075020"},{"teacherId":6867747,"projectId":9687467,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! Our Anime and Manga Reading Club has become more than just a space to read comics. It has become a 'Lab'. While many people love reading books, they do not always see how much skill-building happens when students engage with graphic texts. Through manga, students are learning to analyze plot structure, track character development, interpret symbolism, and infer meaning from both dialogue and visual cues. They are practicing close reading by examining panel transitions, facial expressions, and background details. These texts also strengthen vocabulary, sequencing skills, and theme analysis. For many of my students, especially those who may feel intimidated by traditional novels, manga provides an accessible entry point into complex storytelling and critical thinking.\r\nReading in our club looks focused but joyful. Students often read independently at first, then gather in small groups to discuss favorite scenes, debate character choices, and make predictions about upcoming chapters. Sometimes they sketch their own panels or rewrite dialogue to explore alternative perspectives. The room feels collaborative and alive. You might see students pointing to specific frames to support an interpretation or flipping back to earlier chapters to track a character's growth. The format naturally encourages rereading, which strengthens comprehension and attention to detail.\r\nOne moment that I stays with me happened during lunch. A student who often sat alone, usually with headphones on, would usually spend the lunch entire period scrolling on a phone just to avoid conversation. During the first week of the club, that student hovered near the doorway, unsure whether to come in. Another member waved them over and slid a manga volume across the table. They began reading quietly at first, but within minutes they were leaning in as the group debated a character's decision. By the end of lunch, they were laughing, pointing to panels, and asking when the next meeting would be. What started as a place to pass time became a place to belong. Now, instead of eating alone, that student spends lunch immersed in a story and surrounded by peers who share the same excitement. Your support did not just put books in students' hands. It helped create a safe, welcoming space where a student who once felt uneasy found community through reading.","fullyFundedDate":1765569958723,"projectUrl":"project/manga-reading-club/9687467/","projectTitle":"Manga Reading Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6867747_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765932357789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6867747"},{"teacherId":90550,"projectId":9622547,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward the brain dissection supplies for our AP Psychology students. Your support has given them an invaluable hands‑on opportunity to explore neuroscience in a meaningful, engaging way that simply isn't possible through textbooks alone.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students can deepen their understanding of the brain's structure and function, ask richer scientific questions, and connect classroom learning to real‑world biological processes. Experiences like this spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students see themselves as future scientists, healthcare providers, and critical thinkers.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' learning. 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