{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Grimsley High School","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4054428,"projectId":9385306,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, every student in my classroom now has their own sketchbook—a personal space to explore, create, and grow. These sketchbooks have quickly become a cornerstone of our daily art practice. Students use them to experiment with new techniques, brainstorm ideas, and reflect on their creative journeys.\r\nWhen the sketchbooks first arrived, the excitement was visible. Many students had never owned a sketchbook before, and their faces lit up as they realized this was theirs—a place to capture ideas and express themselves without limits. Several immediately began sketching and drawing on their covers before I even finished passing them out!\r\nYour support didn't just provide supplies—it gave my students a sense of ownership over their art and a tangible reminder that their creativity matters. Thank you for opening the door to so many meaningful moments in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755715049016,"projectUrl":"project/from-ideas-to-masterpieces-helping-stud/9385306/","projectTitle":"From Ideas to Masterpieces: Helping Students Develop Artistic Skills Daily","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brockett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4054428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748535264300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4054428"},{"teacherId":9091028,"projectId":9197884,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom. The items provided were instrumental for greater success in the classroom. Particularly, the Spanish/English dictionaries, sanitizing wipes and index cards. Our classroom cannot thank you enough for making a difference for us to further the learning process.\r\n\r\nStudents were humbled by your kindness and generosity. They wanted me to let you know your gifts are appreciated and will be put to great use. The impact you had in our classroom will also transfer to this upcoming school year. All remaining resources will be put to good use. Again, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1745290179734,"projectUrl":"project/closing-out-the-school-year-strong/9197884/","projectTitle":"Closing Out the School Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bigelow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9091028_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723136642346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9091028"},{"teacherId":9871867,"projectId":9002553,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how much I appreciate the books that you supplied for my class. Bad Boy is a high-interest book that kept my students engaged, and it addressed issues that they could relate to. We were able to have very engaging discussions, which motivated them to read, learn new words, and understand various literary devices. \r\n\r\nDonors Choose is an awesome program that supports the most important need, funding teachers with the resources they need for student success. Thank you so much for the books, and I look forward to completing more projects","fullyFundedDate":1740669523335,"projectUrl":"project/ms-thompsons-class/9002553/","projectTitle":"Ms. Thompson's Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9871867"},{"teacherId":9091028,"projectId":9053315,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for specifically the notebooks and Clorox Wipes. Both items are truly essential in a classroom. My students and I thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness. We have so much content to cover in our Spanish class; and this year we adapted the Somos Curriculum which requires students to do a lot of writing. Many students just did not have the resources to buy their own notebooks; but thanks to your donation I was able to give a notebook to most students who needed one. The Clorox Wipes kept our classroom sanitized and all of us healthier for the school year. Thanks so much.","fullyFundedDate":1737157264819,"projectUrl":"project/an-equipped-classroom-yields-positive-re/9053315/","projectTitle":"An Equipped Classroom Yields Positive Results","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bigelow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9091028_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723136642346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9091028"},{"teacherId":9091028,"projectId":9042076,"letterContent":"The ergonomic mouse has been an instrumental item during instruction. Students take turns using the ergonomic mouse to scroll content from the computer that is being displayed on the Promethean board.\r\n\r\nThe mouse pad helps keep our mouse intact and working well. It is also ergonomic and great for our hands health.\r\n\r\nLastly, the desk mat is helpful to keep the laptop and the additional computer monitor in place. It is also makes the desk look nicer. The students love it. We are very thankful to our donors for providing us with \"Essential Items for Greater Results.\" Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1736624830925,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-items-for-greater-re/9042076/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Items For Greater Results","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bigelow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9091028_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723136642346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9091028"},{"teacherId":7593380,"projectId":8941858,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donations. For this project, we brought physical activity into our lesson! The students are used to being inside the classroom, and I'm happy that we could go outside for this activity. I designed a small obstacle course on the front lawn of our school campus using the cones, hoops, and traffic signs. All students accompanied me outside and 30% of the students participated in the obstacle course (i.e. running the course). Even though that may seem like a low number, I count it as a huge success because the students were engaged, they understood the connection, and they were showing teamwork by supporting each other. I look forward to having more activities like this to bring in more physical activity (inside and outside of the classroom).","fullyFundedDate":1733768163712,"projectUrl":"project/move-over-fedexdelivering-the-packag/8941858/","projectTitle":"Move Over, FedEx...Delivering the Packages No Matter the Obstacle Course","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7593380"},{"teacherId":7593380,"projectId":8947972,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donations. For this project, not only were we able to perform community service by collecting professional clothing from the community but we were also able to provide hands-on activity for students to dress the mannequin. This, undoubtedly, was an out-of-the-box activity, but I wanted to teach students employability skills that would prepare them to enter the job market. We will keep a few items here in the classroom, but we will provide professional items for students in need of workwear or graduation attire. This was a passion project for me, and I'm very grateful to have community partners like the Enrichment Fund and others supporting our initiatives. With over 500 students in our graduating class, I know we will be helping students in more ways than one.","fullyFundedDate":1733848060606,"projectUrl":"project/first-impressions-career-development/8947972/","projectTitle":"First Impressions - Career Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7593380"},{"teacherId":9598829,"projectId":8506323,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donors,\r\nOn behalf of our students and staff, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support of our Adapted Curriculum Program at Grimsley High School. Because of your generosity through Donors Choose, we were able to purchase an oven that will provide our students with invaluable hands-on learning experiences.\r\nThe oven will allow our students to develop essential life skills such as cooking, following recipes, and understanding kitchen safety. These skills will empower them to gain independence and confidence in their daily lives. The joy and excitement on their faces as they engage in these real-world learning opportunities will be a direct reflection of your kindness and support.\r\nYour contribution has made a meaningful impact, not just in our classroom, but in the lives of each student who will benefit from these experiences. We truly appreciate your belief in our mission and in the potential of our students.\r\nThank you for being a part of our journey and for helping us create opportunities that will last a lifetime!\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nThe Adapted Curriculum Teachers\r\nGrimsley High School","fullyFundedDate":1724512009482,"projectUrl":"project/whirlie-cafe-appliance-stoveoven/8506323/","projectTitle":"Whirlie Cafe Appliance -Stove/Oven","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ghs-ac-stove"},{"teacherId":9598829,"projectId":8506280,"letterContent":"​​​​​​​​​\r\nDear Donors Choose Supporters,\r\n\r\nI wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of a refrigerator through Donors Choose. Your contribution has made an incredible impact on our Adapted Curriculum program at Grimsley High School. As a program we are truly overwhelmed by your thoughtfulness and kindness.\r\n\r\nOur new refrigerator has helped to take our program to a new level. We can now store snacks, lunches, or supplies needed for our Whirlie Café (which is an in-house coffee shop located on campus for teachers and staff), or food for our weekly cooking lessons. It will not only help in providing healthy food, keeping things organized, creating a more functional learning environment, but it will also bring a sense of relief and comfort to our students.\r\n\r\nOur refrigerator has become a valuable asset in a special education classroom, particularly for programs focused on life skills, adapted curriculum, or functional academics. Here's how we will plan to utilize it for future instruction:\r\n\r\n1. Life Skills Instruction: A refrigerator is essential for teaching students basic life skills, such as meal preparation and food storage. Students can learn how to properly store perishables, identify food safety practices, and plan meals, which fosters independence.\r\n2. Behavioral Support: In some cases, students on specialized diets or those with sensory issues may need access to specific foods or snacks throughout the day. Having a refrigerator allows for proper storage and access to these items, helping manage behaviors linked to hunger, anxiety, or dietary needs.\r\n3. Occupational Therapy: For students working on fine motor skills, activities like opening containers or arranging items in the fridge can be part of occupational therapy tasks that improve hand-eye coordination and dexterity.\r\n4. Incentive and Reward System: Snacks or special treats stored in a classroom fridge can be used as part of a reward system, helping with motivation and positive reinforcement of behaviors.\r\n5. Regulating Temperature-Sensitive Items: Some special education classrooms may include sensory tools like cooling packs, weighted blankets, or cold therapy items that are stored in the fridge for use during sensory breaks to help students self-regulate.\r\n6. Whirlie Cafe Supplies: The refrigerator will also be used for storing our ingredients and materials needed for our in-house coffee shop that is run by our students.\r\nIncluding a refrigerator in our special education classroom significantly enhances the educational value of our program, allows students to gain essential life skills, helpps promote independence, and supports a variety of functional and vocational learning needs.\r\nYour support for our program means the world to us, and it is so heartwarming to know that there are people like you who care so deeply about education and the well-being of our students. Because of you, we are able to continue striving toward excellence and making learning experiences more enriching for everyone.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtfulness and generosity. The difference you've made is truly appreciated, and we are all so grateful to you.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nThe Adapted Curriculum Teachers\r\nGrimsley High School","fullyFundedDate":1723676941915,"projectUrl":"project/whirlie-cafe-appliance-refrigerator/8506280/","projectTitle":"Whirlie Cafe Appliance -Refrigerator","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ghs-ac-stove"},{"teacherId":9091028,"projectId":8774077,"letterContent":"Thank you donors so much for your generous gifts to my class. These gifts created a more positive classroom environment. It supported my students in unimaginable ways. They were amazed to know others cared about them enough to provide us with the Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Multipurpose Craft Storage Cart with Wheels. This gift allowed our classroom materials to be organized and easily accessible to both students and the teacher. The disinfecting wipes kept our classroom cleaned and seem to reduce colds and illnesses overall in the classroom. It was a positive experience for all of us; students and me the teacher. It provided much needed resources, which contributed to a more effective instructional and learning environment. My students and I are very grateful. Again, thank you.\r\n\r\nLuz Guevara Bigelow\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Bigelow","fullyFundedDate":1727142179431,"projectUrl":"project/our-students-win-with-your-support/8774077/","projectTitle":"Our Students Win With Your Support!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bigelow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9091028_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723136642346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9091028"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2783","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1963,"numTeachers":90,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"21.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.5,"schoolId":2783,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Grimsley High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Grimsley High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/guilford-county-schools/grimsley-high-school/2783"}