{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Highland Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":30.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10098966,"projectId":9911108,"letterContent":"Your generous support is helping our students bring their ideas to life in the wood shop. With these orbital sanders, students can safely refine and finish their projects with professional-quality results. They're not just building wood projects—they're building confidence, problem-solving skills, and pride in their craftsmanship. These tools give them hands-on experience with real-world equipment, preparing them for future careers in skilled trades, engineering, and design. Thank you for investing in their creativity and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1771426879804,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-engineering-tools-for-interacti/9911108/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Engineering Tools for Interactive STEM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098966_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754326501706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098966"},{"teacherId":10406039,"projectId":10027942,"letterContent":"The introduction of donated organizational supplies has brought a newfound sense of structure and calm to our classroom, fundamentally shifting how students approach their daily work. Before these materials arrived, lost assignments and cluttered workspaces often led to unnecessary frustration and lost instructional time. Now, with dedicated bins, color-coded folders, and personal desktop organizers, students are learning the essential life skill of self-management. This organized environment has significantly reduced transition times between activities, allowing us to reclaim valuable minutes for learning and ensuring that every student can find the tools they need to succeed at a moment's notice.\r\nThe impact of these organizational tools paired with our art materials has been a \"secret weapon\" for fostering emotional intelligence and focus. When students have a predictable, tidy space to create, their anxiety levels drop, and their creative confidence flourishes. I have watched as students who previously struggled with task initiation now dive into art projects with purpose, knowing exactly where their supplies are kept and how to clean up responsibly. These donations have done more than just \"tidy up\" a room; they have empowered my students to take ownership of their environment, teaching them that a clear space leads to a clear and imaginative mind.","fullyFundedDate":1769020574846,"projectUrl":"project/steam-and-life-skills-activities-for-spe/10027942/","projectTitle":"STEAM and Life Skills Activities for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aase","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10406039_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768423685994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10406039"},{"teacherId":7606165,"projectId":9205219,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Frying Pans for Food & Nutrition Students\" project. Your generous gift puts reliable cookware into students' hands so they can practice safe cooking techniques, learn fundamental culinary skills, and build confidence in the kitchen. Your support also helps students explore career pathways in the culinary arts and develop life skills they'll use for years to come. We're deeply grateful and can't wait to share photos and student reflections from our next lab so you can see the impact of your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1746786485387,"projectUrl":"project/frying-pans-for-food-nutrition-student/9205219/","projectTitle":"Frying Pans for Food & Nutrition Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7606165_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627873371349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7606165"},{"teacherId":7606165,"projectId":8776031,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Fabric, Hooks, and Yarn for FCS Students\" project. Because of your kindness, our students now have the materials they need to learn sewing, crochet, and textile construction—skills that teach patience, creativity, problem‑solving, and practical career pathways. \r\n\r\nYour generous contributions create hands‑on opportunities for students who might not otherwise have access to these tools. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their growth and futures.","fullyFundedDate":1726664090908,"projectUrl":"project/fabric-hooks-and-yarn-for-fcs-students/8776031/","projectTitle":"Fabric, Hooks, and Yarn for FCS Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7606165_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627873371349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7606165"},{"teacherId":7606165,"projectId":8911917,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Family and Consumer Sciences students and faculty, thank you so much for your generous gift supporting the \"Sewing Machines for FCS Students\" program. Because of your kindness, our students now have reliable machines to learn essential life and career skills — sewing, textiles, design, and problem solving — in a hands‑on, confidence‑building environment.\r\n\r\nAlready we've seen excited learners practicing new stitches, completing projects they're proud of, and developing teamwork and perseverance. Your support directly increases access to experiential learning and helps prepare students for careers in fashion, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and more.\r\n\r\nWe're grateful for your investment in our students' futures. Please know your gift is making a measurable difference in classroom engagement and skill development. We'd love to share photos and student reflections from the first projects if you're interested.","fullyFundedDate":1733168162418,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-machines-for-fcs-students/8911917/","projectTitle":"Sewing Machines for FCS Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7606165_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627873371349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7606165"},{"teacherId":10098966,"projectId":9923674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, students explored the rich history of origami, learning how this art form connects culture, math, and creativity across centuries. They then applied what they learned by designing and folding their own original origami pieces. This hands-on experience sparked curiosity, patience, and pride in their work. Your support truly made learning meaningful and memorable for our students! It was so fun to see my students enthusiasm while they created their origami projects.","fullyFundedDate":1769178064452,"projectUrl":"project/from-paper-to-plastic-exploring-3d-crea/9923674/","projectTitle":"From Paper to Plastic: Exploring 3D Creation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098966_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754326501706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098966"},{"teacherId":10098966,"projectId":9728213,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our 3D printing filament project. Your generosity has made a powerful difference in our classroom, and I am excited to share how your contribution is helping students learn, create, and grow in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMy students already have access to 3D printers and are learning how to bring their ideas to life through design and prototyping. Before your support, their creativity was limited by the amount of filament available. Because of you, those limits have been lifted. Students now have the materials they need to move confidently from sketches and digital models to real, tangible creations.\r\n\r\nFilament is the essential material that powers our printers, and having an ample supply means students can test, refine, and improve their designs without hesitation. They are learning that innovation is a process—one that involves experimentation, problem-solving, and persistence. With your support, they are free to explore new ideas, make mistakes, and learn from them in authentic, hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nAlready, students have created a variety of projects that showcase both creativity and technical understanding. Some designed personalized name tags that reflect their identities and interests. Others engineered custom fidget toys, carefully considering shape, movement, and usability. In our engineering classes, students used filament to explore real-world concepts such as bending strength by testing a 3D-printed specimen. These experiences help students connect abstract concepts to physical outcomes, deepening their understanding of design and engineering principles.\r\n\r\nBeyond the projects themselves, the most meaningful impact has been on student confidence and mindset. When students see their ideas transformed into physical objects they can hold, share, and improve, they begin to see themselves as designers, engineers, and creators. They learn that their ideas matter and that they have the skills to bring those ideas to life. Your support has empowered them to take risks, think critically, and collaborate with one another in ways that traditional classroom materials often cannot.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is fueling innovation in our classroom and opening doors to learning experiences that inspire curiosity and passion. Because of you, students are not just learning about technology—they are using it to solve problems, express creativity, and build skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1763565758025,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-filament-for-stu/9728213/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Filament for Student Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098966_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754326501706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098966"},{"teacherId":8835042,"projectId":9577820,"letterContent":"We've just started diving into the graphic novel version of the Declaration of Independence. Instead of seeing the Declaration as an old, difficult document, my students are seeing the real-life tension and high stakes of that era. They are learning to \"read\" history through both the text and the illustrations, which helps them understand the why behind the events, not just the names and dates. It's been fun to see them connect with our country's founding in such a visual, personal way.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead to next semester, for when we reach our specific history units. We have the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales volumes—covering everything from Lafayette to the Ironclads—ready to go as soon as we hit those content areas. These books are great for my students who used to struggle with traditional textbooks. Thank you for making history something my students actually look forward to uncovering!","fullyFundedDate":1755718967191,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-about-us-history-for-stud/9577820/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels About Us History for Student Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Luthi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835042_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y331&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667848443064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835042"},{"teacherId":7992416,"projectId":9602921,"letterContent":"This English development class is a dynamic and engaging environment where language skills flourish through hands-on, tactile materials and activities. Unlike traditional rote learning, students in this class actively interact with the language using physical resources.\r\n Students use materials like picture cards, storytelling cubes, color-coded grammar blocks, and magnetic letters to build sentences, practice vocabulary, and understand grammatical structures (e.g., using physical blocks to represent subject, verb, and object).\r\nThanks to your donation, items like the ones described above are available for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755717694706,"projectUrl":"project/developing-english-language/9602921/","projectTitle":"Developing English Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7992416_orig.jpg?crop=876,876,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690221020755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7992416"},{"teacherId":10278462,"projectId":9758351,"letterContent":"Your donation will help junior high students meet both clothing needs and emotional regulation needs. Having clean plain t-shirts available allows students to quickly change if they experience spills, sweat, or clothing issues that may cause embarrassment or distraction. This prevents interruptions to the school day and allows students to return to class feeling confident. Fidget items in my office also help students manage anxiety, regulate their bodies, and stay grounded during conversations or skill-building sessions. These resources promote dignity, access, and self-regulation so students can focus on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758807082979,"projectUrl":"project/basic-essentials-and-fidgets-for-junior/9758351/","projectTitle":"Basic Essentials and Fidgets for Junior High Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goné","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10278462"},{"teacherId":9592943,"projectId":9598005,"letterContent":"Thank you for the markers and magazines! The art and creative supplies are enhancing engagement and creativity. We use the markers for fun cultural activities and vocabulary games, allowing students to express themselves artistically while reinforcing new terms and making language learning interactive and memorable. Students were visibly excited to use the materials, seeing them as a creative tool that makes academic tasks more dynamic and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThe magazines are an invaluable resource because they contain more interesting content, especially for our Dual Language Immersion classes. Their authentic, visually rich articles support language acquisition and content knowledge simultaneously. This makes content more relatable, helping students make powerful connections between the text and the real world.","fullyFundedDate":1755706848214,"projectUrl":"project/think-create-play/9598005/","projectTitle":"Think, Create, Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Geddes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9592943_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y574&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721417485788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592943"},{"teacherId":9592943,"projectId":9454457,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! The new texts are already making a significant difference by boosting student engagement and achievement in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese books, chosen for independent reading, help students build crucial skills like reading stamina and focus. By self-selecting texts they enjoy, students naturally develop vocabulary in context and strengthen their abilities to make inferences and analyze themes, fostering essential skills for advanced academics and a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nReading is now a more personalized and equitable experience. We dedicate time for sustained, self-selected reading, fostering a culture of choice and ownership. Crucially, the collection includes engaging, fun books for our students whose first language is Spanish, removing language barriers and enabling everyone to experience the simple joy of reading.\r\n\r\nAre There Particular Students Who Are Especially Enjoying the New Books, and How So?\r\nWe've seen the strongest impact on our Spanish-speaking students and those who were previously reluctant readers. Having high-interest books in Spanish has integrated these students more fully into the reading community. 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