{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"H.L. Harshman Middle School 501","outOfStateSupporters":50.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1016751,"projectId":9743558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our project. It's meant the world for students to be able to print out their work themselves for storage in their student portfolios. It's helped make teachers live easier and it has also increased responsibility for students and helped even the playing field. We have students who have never had the opportunity to print before. Even in a tech filled world students didn't have this skill if their families didn't have a printer at home. I love that your donation helps make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759023014371,"projectUrl":"project/student-printing-helps-archive-work/9743558/","projectTitle":"Student Printing Helps Archive Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hereth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1016751_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490621261111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hereth"},{"teacherId":9240615,"projectId":9704002,"letterContent":"We are already using the new supplies every day. The paper cutter and hole puncher have helped me quickly prepare organized student packets, which means more time for learning and less time waiting. Students are using the pencils for daily independent practice and written reflections, while the dry erase markers are a favorite during math and problem-solving lessons. One standout moment was during a math workshop when students worked at the board to model their thinking—being able to erase and revise their work encouraged them to take risks and explain their reasoning with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe students were genuinely excited when the materials arrived. They immediately noticed how sharp the pencils were and how smoothly the dry erase markers wrote. Several students commented on how \"official\" our classroom felt with neatly cut papers and organized notebooks. The excitement showed in how carefully they treated the supplies and how eager they were to start using them.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building their math and writing skills through collaborative lessons and independent practice. The dry erase markers will be used for small-group problem solving and quick checks for understanding, while the pencils support longer writing assignments and assessments. With the paper cutter and hole puncher, I'll be creating interactive notebooks and learning tools that help students stay organized and engaged. These resources will continue to support hands-on learning as students deepen their understanding and grow more confident in their skills.","fullyFundedDate":1759265416938,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-more-organization-cowbell/9704002/","projectTitle":"We Need More Organization (*cowbell*)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cusic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9240615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723500922768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9240615"},{"teacherId":1016751,"projectId":9662918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. My students have loved having pencils waiting for them as well as a fully functional pencil sharpener. We definitely burn through some basics pretty quickly and I really appreciate not having to stress about restocking them. \r\n\r\nStudents are using pencils ever day to take notes to solve math problems, and to learn vocabulary. It's great to allow them to get pencils when they need them and not have to worry about having enough for my class. And the pencil sharpener works very well too.","fullyFundedDate":1758469470516,"projectUrl":"project/school-supply-basics/9662918/","projectTitle":"School Supply Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hereth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1016751_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490621261111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hereth"},{"teacherId":1785894,"projectId":9657573,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our students and staff. The Kindness Coffee Cart is up and running the week before Winter Break! The timing of this project being funded is impeccable. My students have been so passionate about service learning projects, and this one was no different.\r\n\r\nMonday morning, my students kicked off the week by delivering coffees, teas, and hot chocolates to different 8th grade Advisory teachers along with a special treat. Your donations empowered my students to give back to their teachers in such a meaningful way. Students worked together to create a list of necessary items, gather orders, make orders, deliver orders, and share their gratitude with their teachers., \r\n\r\nOne student went out of their way to make school visitors feel welcome by giving them the full Kindness Coffee Cart treatment. Thank you for helping create this core teacher memory for me while watching my students start their week in space of gratuitude and giving","fullyFundedDate":1765319106646,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-coffee-cart-update/9657573/","projectTitle":"Kindness Coffee Cart Update","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Townsend","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1785894_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537188872415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1785894"},{"teacherId":3335091,"projectId":9932407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing an Eggspert for our Spanish Language Arts class. I wish you could have been a fly on the wall the first time we played a trivia review game with the Eggspert! Students were 100% engaged and excited while laughter abounded. I was thrilled to see the results on the quiz that followed, with some of the best results I had seen all year. Thanks to your contribution, my students have access to a new learning tool that is fun, engaging, and effective for them. Thank you for your contribution to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764704440275,"projectUrl":"project/gamified-learning-in-spanish-class/9932407/","projectTitle":"Gamified Learning in Spanish Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. TeKolste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3335091_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651711718979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstekolste"},{"teacherId":3335091,"projectId":9885722,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing a stapler to replace our broken one, a paper tray so that students can stay organized with their papers, a hole punch for students' binders, and additional copies of the novel we are reading. Each contribution goes a long way to ensure that the semester concludes with a focus on student learning.\r\nThis semester, we are finishing our novel study of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, in which we explore theme, comparisons, and sensory imagery while examining a great work of Chicano literature. When we return for the New Year, we will begin our unit on Mesoamerican cultures as we practice our comprehension skills through works of fiction and nonfiction.\r\nMuchas gracias for your contribution to Spanish class!","fullyFundedDate":1763611903415,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-competitive-dual-language-pro/9885722/","projectTitle":"Building a Competitive Dual-Language Program for IPS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. TeKolste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3335091_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651711718979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstekolste"},{"teacherId":10090319,"projectId":9493453,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you so much for your generosity! Although the majority of the items I had requested were unavailable, I was still able to purchase several items that my students and I needed. I purchased pre-sharpened pencils, glue sticks, storage containers, a large bulletin board, a book case, and covers for my fluorescent lights. My students go through pencils and glue sticks like nobody's business so those items are especially appreciated. Buying them 2-3 times a year really adds up! \r\n\r\nMy students are enjoying the fluorescent light covers. Some of them used to complain about how the harsh lighting made it hard for them to focus when reading on their computers and that it gave them headaches. Now the lighting is much softer. Additionally, the pattern on the covers is of a forest and night, which some students have said makes them feel more calm and like the classroom is more welcoming. \r\n\r\nLastly, in the coming weeks I will be sharing my classroom with another teacher. Having more organization materials available will be useful when this teacher begins moving their things into the room. Without your generous donation, they would not have much space for their teaching materials, as the room lacks a lot of storage space. \r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1757961885742,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom-organized-students/9493453/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom = Organized Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10090319_orig.jpg?crop=346,346,x21,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753288524967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10090319"},{"teacherId":3335091,"projectId":9476269,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us build a classroom library for our dual-language 7th graders. We are proud to be able to offer a research-based program in which students can gain academic literacy skills in both English and Spanish. A key component to this endeavor is encouraging free and voluntary reading for pleasure. We are immensely grateful for your contribution so that our students have access to the books they need in order to be able to read in Spanish for pleasure. Without you, our classroom would not be so vibrant!","fullyFundedDate":1757163130486,"projectUrl":"project/a-reading-library-for-7th-grade-spanish/9476269/","projectTitle":"A Reading Library for 7th Grade Spanish Language Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. TeKolste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3335091_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651711718979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstekolste"},{"teacherId":1785894,"projectId":9681980,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in such a small project that has already made such a big difference. After personalizing our clipboards for our guest teachers, we put them to work.\r\n\r\nThese clipboards have provided our guest teachers with all of the essentials they need to spend a day in our building. They are given our green Harshman hall passes, writing utensils, a bell schedule, the sub letters from the teachers, and any other essentials they might need all in one spot. \r\n\r\nProviding the materials for our guest teachers to be organized allows everyone to have a smoother day. Thank you for contributing and making a big impact.","fullyFundedDate":1759265418572,"projectUrl":"project/guest-teacher-toolkits/9681980/","projectTitle":"Guest Teacher Toolkits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Townsend","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1785894_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537188872415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1785894"},{"teacherId":1016751,"projectId":9516866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My co-teacher and I love having places in our classroom to store all of our books, school supplies, and math supplies. \r\n\r\nHaving sturdy and stable bookshelves means that when we need school supplies we are easily able to access them. We don't have to worry about bookshelves breaking or not holding the weight of books. And it means that as we clean and organize the classroom, everything has a place. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation to our classroom. We appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1756320194234,"projectUrl":"project/sturdy-bookshelves-make-learning-easier/9516866/","projectTitle":"Sturdy Bookshelves Make Learning Easier","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hereth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1016751_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490621261111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hereth"},{"teacherId":4437184,"projectId":9336611,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! While many of us use technology every day, it can look very different in a school setting. For our students, this technology isn't just a tool—it's a bridge to stronger learning. It helps them access resources, collaborate with classmates, and practice essential skills in ways that are interactive and engaging. Having these tools available ensures that every student can participate meaningfully, no matter their learning style.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for our students is the chance to use the microphones to fully immerse themselves in their work. No crackly audio in our class! They are able to record clear voice-overs or interviews. Already, I see students taking ownership of their learning in ways that weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular has really taken a liking to the new microphones. They had often struggled to stay on task, but with the support of this technology, they are now able to follow lessons more closely and complete assignments with pride. It's inspiring to watch their excitement grow each day. Stories like this remind me just how much your generosity matters—you've truly helped unlock opportunities that will continue to shape our students' growth.","fullyFundedDate":1750255593123,"projectUrl":"project/recording-a-bright-future/9336611/","projectTitle":"Recording a Bright Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4437184_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493494324264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4437184"},{"teacherId":1023391,"projectId":6806973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution towards our class project, \"Help Us Visualize What We Learn!\" You have helped to provide my students with three sets of colored pencils. These are all essential supplies that we use in class all the time to visually represent what we are learning in class. We love to then display our work in the halls so even more students and teachers can learn about what we are doing. I continue to be amazed and encouraged by the support of donors like you through this platform. 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