{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilkes - Barre Area High School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":10715536,"letterContent":"Thank you for your most kind donation and helping to fund our project. Some of our students have very little food at home, so we try to have extras throughout our building to fulfill this need. Studies have show that students cannot focus on their academics if they feel hungry. Food insecurity is a problem that today's youth is facing that we are trying desperately to counteract. Your donation will help these students to get through their school day. We cannot express how truly grateful we are for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1792580878313,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students-in-need/10715536/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":10754491,"letterContent":"Our Key Club conducts a Thanksgiving Food Drive every year. Two years ago, we realized that we were running short on the donations of certain items. It has helped considerably the last two years to have funded projects for the food drive through Donors Choose. We are able to offer more to our families and even take on more families, who are in need this time of year. We appreciate your support and how quickly this project received its funding. 'Tis the season for giving. We look forward to partnering with you in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1792580877909,"projectUrl":"project/food-drive-for-students-in-need/10754491/","projectTitle":"Food Drive for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":10710800,"letterContent":"We appreciate your support in aiding our students with hygiene products. We were truly running low on both bars of soap and deodorant. They seem to be the two items that we can never keep in stock for too long. It may not seem like much to most people, but our students are so very grateful to have these basic items. In these hard economic times, the students would have to go without if we didn't have the supplies in stock. Thank you for your continuing support of our projects and your dedication to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1791740428687,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-products-for-students-in-need/10710800/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Products for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":10681994,"letterContent":"Thanks to your most generous donation, we received several books that are already in use by our five ELD (English Language Development) teachers at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. We appreciate these supplemental materials to better enhance our students' experience within our classrooms. The books that contain the short stories are a personal favorite of mine, but the other teachers truly appreciate the grammar books. Thank you for supporting our endeavor and making such a difference for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1790767692300,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-ell-students/10681994/","projectTitle":"Books for ELL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":10701107,"projectId":10712455,"letterContent":"The resources from this project have made a meaningful difference for my high school students as they prepare for college and their future careers. The snacks, drinks, hygiene products, chapsticks, and cleaning supplies give students access to items they may need throughout the school day. Having these resources available helps ensure that students can take care of their basic needs while staying focused on their college and career readiness work. Instead of worrying about being hungry or not having an essential personal-care item, students can focus their energy on learning and preparing for their future.\r\n\r\nMy students are always excited when they see new snacks and personal-care products available for them to use. They appreciate having choices and knowing that these resources are there when they need them. One of the most rewarding parts of this project is seeing students confidently take what they need and then return their attention to their studies. As we continue our college and career readiness lessons, these resources will help support students as they build the skills, confidence, and independence they need to be successful beyond high school. I am very grateful to our donors for helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported, cared for, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1791221788294,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger/10712455/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grebeck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10701107"},{"teacherId":10705047,"projectId":10722235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide these valuable resources for my students! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students are excited to use the new materials during lessons and independent learning activities. Having access to these resources allows students to be more engaged, hands-on, and confident as they develop new skills.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to begin using them. It was wonderful to see their curiosity and enthusiasm as they explored the resources and began incorporating them into our classroom activities. These materials have given students additional opportunities to collaborate, practice important skills, and take greater ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, I look forward to building on this excitement through upcoming lessons and projects. The materials will continue to support meaningful learning experiences and help make our classroom a place where every student has the opportunity to participate, grow, and succeed. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make these learning opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1791252382449,"projectUrl":"project/life-essentials-for-life-learning/10722235/","projectTitle":"Life Essentials for Life Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mazonkey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10705047"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":10614000,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping to fund our project. Our school is currently 85% economically disadvantaged. I am grateful to have these art supplies. I am an English Language Development (ELD) teacher and my students come with very basic knowledge of the English language. Through art and pictures, we are able to enhance their learning experience. A picture says a thousand words; Nothing truer has been said. These items will allow me to teach and not to worry about how I am going to fund these supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1789561068269,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10614000/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":10614302,"letterContent":"We truly appreciate your donation and your continued support. I can't express how much it means to have had this project funded. A few toiletry items may not seem like a big deal to most, but these kids truly feel like a weight has been lifted off of their shoulders. When they are feeling clean and presentable, their confidence rises and they feel like they can do anything. Their grades improve and their self-esteem improves when they feel like they are at their best. A little bit of body wash and deodorant can go a long way!","fullyFundedDate":1789560794620,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-products-for-students-in-need/10614302/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Products for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":10598561,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping in finding this project. The school nurses are appreciative and have already begun to use the microwave.\r\nSome of our students have later lunches during the an academic school day. If they skipped breakfast, they may become lightheaded and unable to focus. This project will ensure that they have a way to recharge! \r\nI feel as though this will not only help students receive a warm meal, but it'll also help them academically. If you don't eat, you can't concentrate on the task at hand. \r\nWe are very grateful for your support and we look forward to partnering with you in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1788967333354,"projectUrl":"project/school-nurses-in-need/10598561/","projectTitle":"School Nurses in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":10510935,"letterContent":"Throughout the academic school year, I try to make sure that our principals, our main office, our guidance office, and our nurses' station are stocked with a few snacks to help our students get through the school day. I try to have snacks in various places because we have such a large school. When a student is in crisis, a cup of soup or a few crackers even can help ease a little of what they are going through. \r\nThank you so much for donating towards this project. It means a great deal both to the students and myself. I look forward to your continued support in future endeavors.","fullyFundedDate":1787158428122,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students-in-need/10510935/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":10317048,"letterContent":"In these tough economic times, there are many families who are going without basic items. This project was geared toward restocking our clothes closet shelves and having these products ready to go for the beginning of the school year. This will truly help their self-esteem and make them less conscious of their looks while in class. They will be able to focus more on their academic needs. \r\nThank you so much for donating towards this project. It means a great deal both to the students and myself. I look forward to your continued support in future endeavors.","fullyFundedDate":1785429107759,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-products-for-students-in-need/10317048/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Products for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":10317451,"letterContent":"In these tough economic times, there are many families who are going without basic items. 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