{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gibbon High School","outOfStateSupporters":43.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3657209,"projectId":9647820,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your generosity and support of my project, \"Supplemental Resources.\" Your kindness has allowed us to purchase valuable TeachersPayTeachers resources that directly enrich our 8th and 10th grade literature circle activities.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, our students are engaging more deeply with the texts they read and the discussions they have. The supplemental resources have provided differentiated activities, creative projects, and meaningful discussion guides that encourage critical thinking and collaboration. Students who once hesitated to participate are now eager to share their thoughts. \r\nThese resources have helped make it possible for each student to find an entry point into the stories we explore—whether through analysis, artistic expression, or discussion.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your willingness to invest in our students' education and experiences. Because of you, our classroom is a place of creativity, curiosity, and growth.\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1760723457453,"projectUrl":"project/supplemental-resources/9647820/","projectTitle":"Supplemental Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McQuay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3657209_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467216838664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3657209"},{"teacherId":6608134,"projectId":9254382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity.\r\n\r\nI wanted to wait until the school year was underway to share just how meaningful this project has been for my students and me. Each week, we visit a special education classroom, two kindergarten classes, a third-grade class, and a fourth-grade class.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we now have the books that align with various holidays and the priority standards the elementary students are working on. Every week, the younger students eagerly look forward to their high school buddies coming down to read, play games, and participate in activities together.\r\n\r\nI've been teaching for over 20 years, and I've dreamed of starting a program like this for a long time. This is the first year it's truly taken root in such a consistent and meaningful way, and it's all because of your generosity. You helped provide the resources we needed to bring this idea to life.\r\n\r\nHonestly, I'm not sure who is enjoying it more: the elementary students, the high school students, or the teachers. Thank you for making something so special possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746066605860,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-book-buddies-mentoring-throug/9254382/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Book Buddies: Mentoring Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6608134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638251514964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6608134"},{"teacherId":3657209,"projectId":9019640,"letterContent":"T\r\nTeaching The Diary of Anne Frank offers students a powerful opportunity to engage with history through a deeply personal lens, fostering empathy, resilience, and critical thinking. \r\nThank you for supporting my project to purchase graphic novels of this important historical story. The diary encourages reflection on themes such as courage in adversity, the importance of tolerance, and the consequences of prejudice, which remain relevant in today's society. This version makes the story even more accessible with high interest graphics and easy to read conversations based on the original text. My eighth graders are loving it!\r\n\r\nUltimately, Anne's story not only strengthens historical awareness but also inspires students to value freedom, compassion, and the responsibility to stand against injustice. Thank you again for helping bring this text into my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742917204700,"projectUrl":"project/anne-frank-the-play/9019640/","projectTitle":"Anne Frank: the Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McQuay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3657209_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467216838664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3657209"},{"teacherId":9850462,"projectId":9017924,"letterContent":"Comparing books to movies offers unique benefits for learning, as each medium engages the mind in different ways. Books encourage deeper cognitive processing, imagination, and critical thinking. Readers must visualize settings, characters, and actions, which enhances mental imagery and comprehension skills. The slower pace of reading also allows learners to reflect more deeply on themes, vocabulary, and narrative structure, making books especially useful for developing language and analytical abilities.\r\n\r\nMovies, on the other hand, provide a visual and auditory learning experience that can make complex ideas more accessible. They can support learners who struggle with reading by offering clear context through imagery, tone, and performance. Films can bring stories to life with emotion and detail that aid memory retention and engagement. When used together, comparing a book and its film adaptation encourages analysis, comparison, and discussion, reinforcing comprehension and critical thinking in an engaging, multidimensional way.\r\n\r\nAnother valuable learning benefit comes from reading books aloud and discussing them, especially when combined with comparing them to movie adaptations. Reading aloud helps improve fluency, pronunciation, and listening skills, while discussion fosters deeper understanding through the exchange of ideas and interpretations. Making connections between the text, film, and our own lives enhances personal engagement and helps learners relate abstract themes to real-world experiences. This reflective process strengthens comprehension, empathy, and the ability to think critically about different perspectives and situations. Together, these strategies create a rich, interactive learning environment that supports a wide range of learning styles.\r\n\r\nStudents particularly enjoyed experiencing the book A Man Called Ove and its movie adaptation A Man Called Otto. They appreciated the opportunity to compare the different settings, cultures, and customs presented in the Swedish novel and the American film. These contrasts sparked meaningful conversations about how cultural context shapes characters, behaviors, and storytelling. Exploring these differences not only deepened their understanding of the narrative but also broadened their global awareness and appreciation for diverse perspectives. This comparison enriched their learning experience by highlighting the importance of cultural influence in literature and film.","fullyFundedDate":1738618965272,"projectUrl":"project/a-comparative-study-of-literature-and-fi/9017924/","projectTitle":"A Comparative Study of Literature and Film","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gentrup","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9850462"},{"teacherId":3657209,"projectId":9151019,"letterContent":"It is with gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and willingness to give towards my project. With the funding of the books for our literature circles, my students were able to dive into learning with the use of smaller groups for their book discussions. This structure really meets the needs of the unique students in our learning community and gives everyone multiple opportunities to share their thoughts and to learn more deeply by hearing what other students think as well. My students loved these new titles! Seeing them motivated to read has been exciting!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1741744032384,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-an-appreciation-of-literature/9151019/","projectTitle":"Fostering an Appreciation of Literature Through Lit Circles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McQuay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3657209_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467216838664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3657209"},{"teacherId":6608134,"projectId":8980378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation so I could purchase Chat Mats for my Spanish classes. One of the hardest things as a language teacher is giving students the confidence to speak to each other in the target language. \r\nThe chat mats have truly been a game changer! I now have conversation starters/guides available for nearly every topic. Students feel more confident and are more willing to try new vocabulary and grammar topics when they have a guide to help them. My students are more engaged with the content and are making huge gains as language learners. \r\nI am thoroughly enjoying using these as bell ringers, activities during class, and as quick informal assessments. I have also attended a workshop for language teachers with a section on chat mats. It was great collaborating with other teachers, knowing that I had the resources available to use with my students. Thank you so much for your generosity! I love the engagement level chat mats have given my students!","fullyFundedDate":1740878115014,"projectUrl":"project/chat-mats-engaging-activities-and-grea/8980378/","projectTitle":"Chat Mats, Engaging Activities, and Great Lessons - Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6608134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638251514964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6608134"},{"teacherId":6608134,"projectId":9002221,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project \"Books That Bridge Cultures: Expanding Our Spanish Library\". My students and I were beyond excited to add these amazing titles to our classroom library. We've already used the ¿Quién es Bad Bunny? book in our Spanish music unit - the students love reading about someone relevant! \r\nOur art teacher and I are working on a collaborative Spanish/Art unit for next year. ¿Quién fue Frida Kahlo? is going to work perfectly for our reading comprehension standard for this unit. \r\nMy Spanish 2 classes are getting ready to start a unit on the life, music, and history of Selena Quintanilla - the ¿Quién fue Selena? book is an integral part of this unit! I am so excited to start using it next week! \r\nIn addition, I've had students check out several of the books from the classroom library to read on their own, and I have previewed several of the books to use for our classroom readers next year. \r\nYour generosity is absolutely amazing, and we are forever grateful that you have helped bring the joy of reading (in more than just English) to our classroom! My students and I will cherish these books for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1739321151276,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-bridge-cultures-expanding-ou/9002221/","projectTitle":"Books That Bridge Cultures: Expanding Our Spanish Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6608134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638251514964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6608134"},{"teacherId":3657209,"projectId":8981670,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and willingness to give towards my project Classroom Library Storage. With the funding we were able to add some bookcase storage to keep materials organized in our classroom. Seeing my student's excitement to add a functional space for choice reading books has been exciting. Students know exactly where to go to find a book, a bookmark, or even a pencil when they need one. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your donation. The bookcases have helped me continue building a positive classroom environment filled with quality books for students to read. The generous support of your donation makes it possible for my students to easily find good books in our classroom library!","fullyFundedDate":1735251268161,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-storage/8981670/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McQuay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3657209_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467216838664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3657209"},{"teacherId":3657209,"projectId":8734219,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions towards providing flexible seating options for our classroom. Your support has helped transform the learning environment, allowing students to choose the seating that best suits their needs and learning styles. This flexibility promotes engagement, collaboration, and comfort, making a significant impact on their overall educational experience for students. I am deeply grateful for your commitment to creating a space where students can thrive. Your support of students and learning is much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1732718996483,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-seating-for-our-classroom/8734219/","projectTitle":"Comfy Seating for our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McQuay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3657209_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467216838664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3657209"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_128137","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":56.3,"schoolId":128137,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gibbon High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gibbon High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nebraska/gibbon-public-school-district-2/gibbon-high-school/128137"}