{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John F Kennedy High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9638073,"projectId":9675456,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are already benefiting from the new resources in our Mind+Reflection Center. The space has quickly become a calm, welcoming environment where students can practice mindfulness, participate in social-emotional learning activities, and build essential self-regulation skills.\r\n\r\nStudents naturally gravitate toward the center and have begun exploring the thoughtfully arranged books, art supplies, and games. Watching them settle in flipping through a book, choosing a quiet activity, or simply taking a moment to breathe, has been such a meaningful reminder of how important this space is.\r\n\r\nYour contribution provided so much more than materials; it helped create a space where students feel supported, centered, and cared for during their school day.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students a place where they can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1757178901673,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-calm-spaces-storage-fo/9675456/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Calm Spaces: Storage for Our Mind+Reflection Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9638073_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756840657268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9638073"},{"teacherId":9638073,"projectId":9675067,"letterContent":"Our Wellness Center now has partitions that allow us to create a quiet, private space for students who need a moment to regulate, decompress, or talk through what they're experiencing. We use this space daily to check in with students who are having a rough moment, giving them a safe and calming environment to regain their center.\r\n\r\nThat sense of comfort and privacy has made a noticeable difference in how openly students are able to share and receive support.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly helped us create a more supportive environment. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757178901904,"projectUrl":"project/creating-safe-and-private-spaces-for-stu/9675067/","projectTitle":"Creating Safe and Private Spaces for Student Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9638073_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756840657268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9638073"},{"teacherId":9638073,"projectId":9674781,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project. The snacks you provided have already made a meaningful impact on our students, especially those who come to school without breakfast or miss lunch due to mental health crises or ongoing interventions.\r\n\r\nWe use these snacks daily in our Wellness Center as part of our support services. One moment that stood out was when a student came in overwhelmed after a crisis intervention. Before we even started grounding techniques, we offered them a small snack. The simple act of eating helped them stabilize enough to continue the conversation and receive the support they needed. Moments like this happen more often than people realize, and the snacks you donated have become a small but essential tool in helping students regulate and feel safe.\r\n\r\nMany of our students have expressed relief and gratitude, and several shared that having something to eat made them feel cared for during stressful moments. \r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our next steps involve integrating these snacks into ongoing wellness activities and check-ins. We plan to continue pairing them with coping strategies, mindfulness exercises, and academic support sessions so students leave feeling more grounded and ready to return to class.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a real, immediate difference in our students' day-to-day experience. Thank you for seeing and supporting their needs.","fullyFundedDate":1757178901073,"projectUrl":"project/small-snacks-big-impact/9674781/","projectTitle":"Small Snacks, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9638073_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756840657268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9638073"},{"teacherId":12696,"projectId":9583105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making the project \"Games People Play\" a reality for our students. The board games you helped us acquire have already transformed the library into a more engaging, welcoming space. Students are using the new materials to collaborate, build communication skills, and strengthen relationships. The games have become a tool for creativity, teamwork, and social-emotional learning, helping students connect with one another in positive and meaningful ways.\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue using the games as part of our ongoing efforts to promote teamwork, problem-solving, and emotional resilience. They will be integrated into library programs and class visits, providing students with opportunities to practice patience, leadership, and respectful communication. Your generosity has helped create a space where learning and fun go hand in hand, and where every student feels included and heard.","fullyFundedDate":1755833792350,"projectUrl":"project/games-people-play/9583105/","projectTitle":"Games People Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp12696_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742010560832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-bader"},{"teacherId":9739034,"projectId":9675311,"letterContent":"Your generous donation made a meaningful impact on the students at Kennedy High! Now in my second year on campus, I've become more deeply involved in the school community, with more students actively seeking me out for guidance and resources. Providing snacks in my office has been a simple yet powerful way to connect with students, promote my program, and share the many resources available to them.\r\n\r\nThese small moments of connection often lead to meaningful conversations about their goals and post-secondary plans. Students are always grateful to have a small snack to keep them nourished and focused throughout their long school days, and these interactions help strengthen our relationships and trust!\r\n\r\nAs my presence on campus continues to grow, these connections have allowed me to facilitate engaging initiatives and help foster a stronger college-going culture at Kennedy!","fullyFundedDate":1757178902115,"projectUrl":"project/nourishment-for-academic-success/9675311/","projectTitle":"Nourishment for Academic Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9739034_orig.jpg?crop=2499,2499,x211,y846&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725904906199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9739034"},{"teacherId":9739034,"projectId":9173656,"letterContent":"On behalf of the seniors at Kennedy High School, thank you for your generous donation to our Decision Day celebration! The celebration featured a variety of snacks, prizes, and activities, all centered around recognizing our seniors' hard work and exciting post-secondary plans.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of the event was our trivia game and prize drawing, where students eagerly shared their college and career plans. Thanks to your thoughtful donation, we were able to gift an iPad to one of our seniors, providing them with essential technology to support their success in the next chapter of their educational journey!\r\n\r\nYour contribution helped make this milestone moment special and inspiring. I'm so excited to continue strengthening our future Decision Day celebrations with the support of generous donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1742921860710,"projectUrl":"project/decision-day-an-ipad-for-post-secondary/9173656/","projectTitle":"Decision Day: An iPad for Post-Secondary Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9739034_orig.jpg?crop=2499,2499,x211,y846&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725904906199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9739034"},{"teacherId":9739034,"projectId":9067329,"letterContent":"Your generous donation made a meaningful impact on the students at Kennedy High! Providing snacks in my office has become a wonderful way to connect with students and continue growing the strong relationships we've built over time. These small but meaningful interactions have allowed me to deepen my engagement with students and strengthen their trust in my program.\r\n\r\nAs my presence on campus has continued to flourish, these connections have opened doors to more classrooms and helped further establish a strong college-going culture at Kennedy! Your support also made it possible to host more intentional workshops and presentations for the many brilliant students on campus. Having snacks at each event not only boosts attendance, engagement, and retention but also serves as a way for students to remain focused and participative during these events.","fullyFundedDate":1743654963908,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-classroom-success/9067329/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9739034_orig.jpg?crop=2499,2499,x211,y846&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725904906199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9739034"},{"teacherId":9739034,"projectId":8970154,"letterContent":"On behalf of the seniors at Kennedy High School, we thank you for your generous contribution to this project! As it was my first time hosting a Decision Day celebration on campus, I wanted to ensure a positive and memorable experience for all Kennedy 12th-grade students. Our Decision Day celebration included a variety of snacks, prizes, activities, and an overall honoring of our graduating seniors.\r\n\r\nAfter an engaging trivia game and surveying students' post-secondary plans, we determined winners for our final prize drawing! As a result of your donation, we gifted students the technology they need to thrive in their post-secondary journeys! I am so excited to continue building upon and strengthening our future Decision Day celebrations with the help of donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1733832668288,"projectUrl":"project/decision-day-music-heals/8970154/","projectTitle":"Decision Day: Music Heals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9739034_orig.jpg?crop=2499,2499,x211,y846&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725904906199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9739034"},{"teacherId":3941666,"projectId":9262981,"letterContent":"I can't begin to explain how much the students enjoyed our food unit. We learned about experimental design with different cookie recipes, freezing point depression and heat/energy transfer by making ice cream, and \"good\" vs. \"bad\" bacteria by making yogurt! Seeing the kids get to eat and enjoy the food they made was so gratifying. \r\n\r\nI have the privilege of having some of the same students from last year again this year, and when I asked my class what their favorite moment from science class was, some of them said it was making food last school year. This is a memory that I'm sure they'll remember for a long time!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, this unit came to fruition. My students and I are so grateful. So, thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1746472023855,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-culture-yogurt-making-in-newcom/9262981/","projectTitle":"Sharing Culture: Yogurt-Making in Newcomer Science Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yanagihara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3941666_orig.jpg?crop=1387,1387,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670472201085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kyanagihara"},{"teacherId":12696,"projectId":9237005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the Reading By Request project. Because of your kind generosity, our library now offers the books our students themselves have asked for—from Manga and poetry to memoirs and pop culture titles. Your support not only honors their interests but also fosters a lifelong love of reading.\r\nEvery book gifted through your kindness will spark curiosity, connection, and creativity for years to come. Thank you for empowering students to explore the stories that inspire them.","fullyFundedDate":1744220968569,"projectUrl":"project/reading-by-request/9237005/","projectTitle":"Reading By Request","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp12696_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742010560832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-bader"},{"teacherId":12696,"projectId":9174896,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, One Computer to Rule Them All. Because of your generosity, our library makerspace now has a powerful laptop to run tools like our 3D printer, Cricut, and sublimation printer.\r\nThis computer ensures students can bring their creative designs to life more smoothly and confidently. For many of our students, access to this kind of technology opens doors to new skills, career readiness, and self-expression.\r\nOn behalf of all our students, thank you for making a real difference in their learning and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1742880994048,"projectUrl":"project/one-computer-to-rule-them-all/9174896/","projectTitle":"One Computer to Rule Them All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp12696_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742010560832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-bader"},{"teacherId":3941666,"projectId":9074719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation in helping us get a whiteboard on wheels! While my classroom is so fortunate to have so many cabinets, it's left us without much wall space to display useful visual aids like posters, images, and diagrams. I am now able to put up posters, and because the board can move, I can bring them even closer to students than if I were to put them on the walls. \r\n\r\nIt's also been an alternative space to work on problems with students—if there are a few students who are stuck on a problem, I can call them to the board and we can work on it together, out of the way of other students. Some students feel hesitant to come do problems on the main board, but are willing to do so in small groups, and this has allowed for more students to interact with content.\r\n\r\nThe board has been a useful tool to change up classroom dynamics and structures, and I am so grateful. 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