{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John F Kennedy High School","outOfStateSupporters":26.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7271899,"projectId":9291600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our class. My students have been so excited to begin making sublimation projects. They are ready to spread their creativity in new ways to share with their families.\r\n\r\nMy students have already begun to make shirts with the sublimation printer and heat press. They are excited to also start making keychains, coasters, magnets, and more shirts.\r\n\r\nMy last year's seniors were able to make customized class shirts. They were able to design their shirts with interests that were specific to them. The smiles on their faces made the whole experience worth it.","fullyFundedDate":1746785866096,"projectUrl":"project/micro-business-for-special-education/9291600/","projectTitle":"Micro Business for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7271899_orig.jpg?crop=1067,1067,x1140,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680113422830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7271899"},{"teacherId":1676562,"projectId":9295543,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support in providing my classroom with new independent reading choice books and a lock box for student phones. Your contribution has made a tangible difference in our learning environment, and I am already seeing remarkable improvements in student focus and engagement. The lock box, in particular, has been a game-changer, helping to minimize distractions and create a more conducive atmosphere for learning.\r\nThe impact of these new resources on my students has been truly heartwarming. The joy on their faces as they explored the diverse selection of independent reading books was palpable. Giving them the autonomy to choose their own reading material has ignited a renewed passion for reading, and it's wonderful to witness their excitement as they delve into stories that genuinely interest them. This newfound enthusiasm for reading, combined with the reduced distractions from the phone lock box, has led to a noticeable improvement in overall student focus during class time.\r\nThank you for empowering my students and enhancing their educational experience. Your commitment to supporting classrooms like mine makes a profound difference, and I am incredibly grateful for your belief in my mission. These resources will continue to benefit students for years to come, fostering a love of reading and creating a more focused and productive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1745977105866,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-culture-of-distraction-free/9295543/","projectTitle":"Creating a Culture of (Distraction-free) Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zierenberg-Senge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1676562_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644272724218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-zierenbergsenge"},{"teacherId":3233350,"projectId":9291484,"letterContent":"We want to thank you all so much for the donations. We are so excited to get started with a micro business next school year. We have spent the last few days downloading the programs needed and coming up with ideas to place on cups and business cards. This will help my students practice budgeting, marketing, and making a profit or experiencing a loss. The programs that we have to use to get the images onto items will help them practice measurement, sizing, and creative.\r\nMy students are really excited about learning something new and starting a business. They like the idea of being able to make stuff for staff and students and all the different clubs on campus. Some are hoping to put their drawings onto the program and make money off their artwork. We are so excited about this new adventure and we can't wait to get started next school year. Thanks again for thinking of us and donating to our project.","fullyFundedDate":1747334471855,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy/9291484/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stidger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3233350"},{"teacherId":1515181,"projectId":8890236,"letterContent":"\"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island.\" - Walt Disney\r\n\r\nWe are writing to express our gratitude for the funds that you donated. We were able create a classroom library of books in Spanish. The books are used at the beginning of every class for independent reading. Doing this supports literacy skills, vocabulary buiding, and fluency in Spanish, while also sparking the love of reading. \r\n\r\nWe added novels, graphic novels, fiction, non-fiction, and many other types of books at different reading levels so that students can find something interesting, and at their reading level. Having this opportunity is a nice way to ease into class stress-free. This classroom library has also been a positive in class that students look forward to doing, which is also impactful on our students' mental health.\r\n\r\nThanks again for helping to provide our students with such valuable and rewarding treasure!","fullyFundedDate":1729739575918,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-well-being-class-library-for/8890236/","projectTitle":"Reading is Well-Being: Class Library for Free Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1515181"},{"teacherId":8139731,"projectId":8889594,"letterContent":"Strong literacy skills are the foundation for successful students. In order to promote both positive self image and encourage reading, the books we added to our classroom library through this project have made a huge impact. Through these books students explore both windows and mirrors into the world. For my diverse students, seeing characters they can identify with demographically creates a validating mirror. They can see themselves in the story and how their character makes their way through the world. For other students, the diverse books are creating windows into the world through which they are learning to empathize with the experiences of different people. \r\nAs part of our weekly practice students have choice reading time. Though my classroom is a social studies classroom, I find that giving students a time to select their own reading material can have a positive effect on the classroom environment. When I brought in the stack of books purchased from this project, students were really excited. they couldn't wait to come look through the books and make plans to read the different books during our weekly time. My Latina students in particular seem to be very interested in the books that we added to our library. \r\nIn addition to the books we added, the other supplies, such as the colors of the world markers and conversation dice have also been a helpful addition to our classroom. The conversation dice are used to help build teams during our quarterly group seating changes. The low risk conversation starters make it easy for students to find common ground. Furthermore, the skin color markers help use to create art that is more accurate and inclusive. Our class is very appreciative of all that we received through this project. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1729432589368,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-starts-with-healthy-self-i/8889594/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Starts With Healthy Self Image","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8139731_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729289078017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8139731"},{"teacherId":1676562,"projectId":8880992,"letterContent":"On behalf of my English Language Arts students at John F. Kennedy High School, I want to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of mental health stickers and books through DonorsChoose. Your support means the world to us and will have a profound impact on our school community. When my students saw the new journals, coloring book, and stickers, the energy in my \"mindfulness corner\" went up and students flocked to check them out. \r\n\r\nThese resources will be invaluable in helping us create a more supportive and understanding environment for our students. The stickers and calming strips provide students with a sensory outlet when they are feeling stressed. They also serve as visual reminders of the importance of mental well-being and will encourage open conversations about emotions and self-care. The books provide valuable insights and coping mechanisms for students who may be struggling with anxiety, stress, or other mental health challenges. In painting the tables with whiteboard paint, I am seeing students who usually shut down in discussions, engage because they feel less pressure to share aloud. Their ideas are valuable and they are able to collaborate without social anxiety getting in the way. I look forward to planning more activities and lessons where students are able to use their tables to brainstorm and share out!\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your commitment to supporting the mental health of young people. Your generosity will not only benefit our students academically but also emotionally and socially. Thank you for believing in our mission and for making a real difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1729204317115,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-supports-in-the-language-c/8880992/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Supports in the Language Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zierenberg-Senge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1676562_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644272724218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-zierenbergsenge"},{"teacherId":9797204,"projectId":8864774,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at my high school, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of fidget toys and stress relief tools. Your support is making a significant impact on our students' mental well-being and overall school experience.\r\n\r\nThese thoughtful gifts have provided our students with essential tools to manage stress, anxiety, and concentration, allowing them to focus better in class and feel more grounded in their daily routines. With the increased pressures that many of our students face—whether from academic challenges, social situations, or the general stresses of growing up—having access to such resources has been incredibly beneficial.\r\n\r\nMany of our students have shared how these toys help them stay calm and improve their ability to focus during class, especially when feeling overwhelmed. These small but powerful tools give them a way to cope with emotions in a positive and constructive manner, fostering both mental health and academic success. Teachers have noticed an improvement in students' engagement and comfort level in the classroom, making our learning environment a more inclusive and supportive space.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has provided more than just items; it has shown our students that they are cared for and that their mental health matters. The positive feedback we've received from students has been overwhelming, and it would not have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and commitment to supporting our students' mental health. 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