{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Washington High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10014486,"projectId":9750031,"letterContent":"This really helped our community room and helped with our events. These materials provided a way for us serve our families. It really helps give a sense of family. We are in a school of 1800, sometimes students can feel really out of place. The donations helped us secure a family section in our room. It helped us plan more things out. \r\n\r\nThis type of donation and project really helps the students find different way to help families feel included. This motivates our students to incorporate more ideas for families who may not even be from America. 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It has also provided them access to a book that is not always readily accessible at their local library.\r\n\r\nThank you for your part in fostering a love of reading in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Cohen","fullyFundedDate":1758810105428,"projectUrl":"project/lessons-in-chemistry-in-fiction-class/9555566/","projectTitle":"Lessons in Chemistry (In Fiction Class!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emily Cohen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp190410_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476547534190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-cohen"},{"teacherId":949519,"projectId":9474979,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing the robotics program back to our school! Since there has not been a robotics program for several years there is no one left in the school to guide students. I am new to the school and this starter kit has been invaluable in helping students build a simple robot to compete. Students are so excited that their robot is mostly built and almost works!\r\n\r\nIt is wonderful that students are getting hands on experience with engineering. I am also learning because I teach computer science, but the building part is a mystery to me! This material was perfect because it came with directions to build a \"starter-bot\" that they can then customize for the competition. I can not thank you enough for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1754672238877,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-for-the-future/9474979/","projectTitle":"Robotics for the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lanpher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp949519_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449415432103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lanpher"},{"teacherId":7825643,"projectId":9179702,"letterContent":"I want to share my gratitude to everyone who helped bring this project to life. Because of your generosity, my students had the opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art in a meaningful and joyful way.\r\nThis project will allowed them to design and tie-dye shirts that represent their unique stories and our shared sense of community. As we create together, we'll reflect on the school year, our milestones, challenges, and growth!\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students ended the year with a celebration of their creativity, self-expression, and belonging. You've helped make our classroom not just a place for learning art, but a place for healing, collaboration, and communal dreaming.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of young artists and the impact of creative community building.","fullyFundedDate":1743702355027,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-with-tie-dye/9179702/","projectTitle":"Building Community With Tie Dye","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7825643_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761421765017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-farel"},{"teacherId":3997550,"projectId":9192873,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire track and field program at George Washington, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your recent, generous donation. Your support has had an immediate and tangible impact on our student-athletes, and we are thrilled to share exactly how your contribution is changing their experience for the better.\r\n We are excited to confirm that the funds have been fully utilized to purchase essential new equipment for training and competition. For a competitive track and field program, having the right gear isn't just a luxury—it's a fundamental part of safety, development, and success. Your contribution has helped our athletes \"Level-up\" and reach personal records! We appreciate your investment in helping our student athletes reach their full potential. 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Students were able to have share out time using the bears and paperclips ! We did so many activities together ! Thank you for all that you have done","fullyFundedDate":1754889255886,"projectUrl":"project/community-welcome-event/9505417/","projectTitle":"Community Welcome Event","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10014486"},{"teacherId":10014486,"projectId":9484991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help on this project . We had such a good turn out for our back to school celebration. We were able to help over 1,000 families . I really appreciate it . I know the students and families do as well . \r\n\r\nWe were able to partner with over 38 partnerships to get everything up and running for our school community! Thank you for helping us make this such a great success we appreciate everything ! The kids were able to have snacks and have decorations for their events ! They were able to meet so many partnerships and had a great time celebrating","fullyFundedDate":1753398768480,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-celebration/9484991/","projectTitle":"Back to School Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10014486"},{"teacherId":9491092,"projectId":9106429,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire 9th-grade class, I want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of personal, annotatable copies of Romeo and Juliet.\r\n\r\nHaving their own copies of the play is a truly meaningful gift for my students. This will allow them to highlight key passages, write notes in the margins, and make the text their own. This active engagement is crucial for understanding Shakespeare's language and will help foster a deeper, more personal connection to the story.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a tangible and lasting impact on our classroom. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping us bring this classic play to life for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1743006850866,"projectUrl":"project/personal-annotatable-copies-of-rj-for-9/9106429/","projectTitle":"Personal Annotatable Copies of R&J for 9th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710252912191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmaclean"},{"teacherId":9491092,"projectId":9106406,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire 9th-grade class, I want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of Romeo and Juliet graphic novels.\r\n\r\nOur students have been so excited to dive into Shakespeare, and these graphic novels have been a game changer. They make the play's classic story and complex language so much more accessible, allowing students to visually connect with the characters and key scenes. This gift will not only help them better understand the play but will also foster a deeper love for literature and storytelling.\r\n\r\nYour support truly helps bring our curriculum to life and makes a tangible impact on our classroom. We are so grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1741127644789,"projectUrl":"project/romeo-and-juliet-graphic-novel-for-phill/9106406/","projectTitle":"Romeo and Juliet Graphic Novel for Philly 9th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710252912191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmaclean"},{"teacherId":9491092,"projectId":9215397,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere thanks on behalf of my students for your wonderful donation of masquerade masks and decorative materials. Your generosity brought our study of \"Romeo and Juliet\" to life and allowed the students to personally engage with the masquerade scene. They truly enjoyed the process of creating their own unique masks, and it was a joy to see them proudly wear their creations. Your contribution made a significant difference in our classroom, fostering creativity and making our literary studies more memorable and fun. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1745328112705,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-masquerade-ball-masks-ro/9215397/","projectTitle":"Materials for Masquerade Ball Masks - Romeo and Juliet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710252912191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmaclean"},{"teacherId":9491092,"projectId":9249129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these disposable cameras for our Philadelphia Outward Bound Trip. The trip was an incredible experience, and the students were so excited to document their experiences through film photography. We were able to get every film camera developed, and the photos are absolutely stunning. They are a wonderful keepsake for the students and teachers that went on the trip, and we are deeply grateful for the community that supported the funding for these cameras - it makes the students feel as though the community values them and their joy. Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1745120073112,"projectUrl":"project/disposable-cameras-for-philly-outward-bo/9249129/","projectTitle":"Disposable Cameras for Philly Outward Bound Trip","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710252912191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmaclean"},{"teacherId":9491092,"projectId":9300415,"letterContent":"On behalf of my ninth-grade students here in Philadelphia and myself, I want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of the large stick-on whiteboards. The boards have completely transformed our classroom, replacing our old, nonfunctional chalkboards with a dynamic space for learning. Since receiving them, my students and I have been using them every single day to collaborate on problems, brainstorm ideas, and visually work through concepts. 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