{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John F Kennedy High School","outOfStateSupporters":13.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7029548,"projectId":8890404,"letterContent":"Our \"Conversations of Cocoa\" reading celebration was a wonderful success! Thanks to your generosity, students were able to enjoy hot chocolate while participating in a winter-themed book party centered around reading, reflection, and community.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the hot chocolate supplies and bookmark materials, they were excited. The festive atmosphere transformed our classroom into a cozy space where reading felt special and worth celebrating. Students created personalized bookmarks, shared recommendations with their classmates, and discussed the progress they had made on their individual reading goals and projects.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was listening to students enthusiastically talk about books they had chosen on their own. Many students who are usually quiet during class discussions were eager to share what they were reading and hear about what their peers were enjoying. The hot chocolate and winter theme helped create a relaxed environment where conversations about reading happened naturally.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue working on their personal reading projects and exploring new books recommended by their classmates. This celebration helped reinforce the idea that reading is not just a school assignment—it can also be a source of enjoyment, connection, and personal growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a memorable experience that encouraged students to see themselves as readers and members of a reading community!","fullyFundedDate":1730396010982,"projectUrl":"project/conversations-of-cocoa-foster-a-love-of/8890404/","projectTitle":"Conversations of Cocoa: Foster a Love of Reading This Winter!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valenzuela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7029548"},{"teacherId":7029548,"projectId":7337222,"letterContent":"When my students walked into the classroom and saw the new coffee tables, mugs, and coffee supplies, their reaction was immediate. They commented that the room felt more like a coffee shop or college study space than a traditional high school classroom. Several students asked if they would really be allowed to sit around the tables while reading, and there was a noticeable excitement about having a space designed specifically for books and conversation.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources during our weekly \"Standing Book Club\" and independent reading activities. Students spend time reading self-selected books and then gather around the coffee tables to discuss their reading with classmates. One moment that stood out occurred when a group of students stayed talking about their books long after the activity was supposed to end. Instead of rushing to leave, they were recommending titles to one another, debating character choices, and making connections between different texts. The coffee-shop atmosphere helped create a space where reading felt social and enjoyable rather than simply another assignment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a place where students don't just read—they gather, connect, and build a community around reading.","fullyFundedDate":1683789253366,"projectUrl":"project/home-away-from-home-flexible-seating-is/7337222/","projectTitle":"Home Away From Home: Flexible Seating is the Tea!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valenzuela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7029548"},{"teacherId":7680414,"projectId":10074289,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your support has already made in my classroom! Thanks to your generosity, my \"Bee Kind, Bee Calm, Bee You: Creating a Positive Environment\" project is coming to life, and my students are already experiencing the benefits.\r\n\r\nSome students have already started receiving the bee pencils, and they absolutely love them! You should see their faces light up when they earn one, they hold them with such pride and excitement. These simple rewards have become powerful motivators, encouraging kindness, effort, and positive behavior throughout our classroom. Students are asking, \"What can I do to earn a bee pencil?\" and are genuinely trying their best to \"bee\" kind to one another.\r\n\r\nI am even more excited to share that next school year, my entire classroom will be transformed with a cheerful bee theme! The decorations, motivational posters, and calming visuals you helped provide will create a warm and inviting space where students feel valued from the moment they walk through the door. Each morning, my students will be greeted by positive quotes and bee-themed reminders that encourage them to be their best selves. This uplifting environment will help brighten their day, reduce anxiety, and create a sense of community and belonging.\r\n\r\nYour investment has done more than decorate a classroom, it has created a hive of positivity, kindness, and calm energy where every student feels safe, motivated, and inspired to learn. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping me create a space where they can truly thrive. You have made a lasting difference in their lives, and I am forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1777994780388,"projectUrl":"project/bee-kind-bee-calm-bee-you-creating-a/10074289/","projectTitle":"Bee Kind, Bee Calm, Bee You: Creating a Positive Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. Velarde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7680414_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620501083463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7680414"},{"teacherId":9299484,"projectId":10100731,"letterContent":"The new Calm Corner has had a significant impact on my students. When the materials arrived the students were very excited to help me open the packages. However, we took pause and I used the delivery of materials as a teachable moment. What is a grant? What does it mean to give to others? What is generosity and how did it touch our classroom? The students shared their understanding during our conversation and later we created a circle map of ways to give to others to enhance learning. When it was time to open the materials the students let out \"oohs\" and \"ahhs\" of excitement with each unboxing. The students love the relaxing pillows the weighted sensory balls and enjoy decompressing with them during breaktime. The most cherished item, however, is the flip sequin sensory board. The students love feeling the unique texture and show off their creativity by writing words and creating pictures with the sequins. The Calm Corner has become more than a place to sit and relax, it is a gathering place for students who often prefer to be alone. It is a place where they can come together and practice social skills and shared interests. We genuinely thank you for your positive impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771382111533,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner-for-exceptional-students/10100731/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner for Exceptional Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Docks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9299484_orig.jpg?crop=1750,1750,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771289160547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/janene-docks1"},{"teacherId":7029548,"projectId":10144969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! My classroom library has become a hub for student connection and collaboration. For their upcoming personality assignment, they can read whatever her book they want as long as somebody else in my classroom was reading it. The text that you have done to our classroom of high interest and high impact. I'm confident that throughout this project, they will be able to engage a high-quality discussion and hopefully we have planted the seed of reading! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1773894481395,"projectUrl":"project/books-worth-talking-about/10144969/","projectTitle":"Books Worth Talking About","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valenzuela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7029548"},{"teacherId":7029548,"projectId":10117510,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Small Essentials, Big Impact for Students. Because of your generosity, my classroom now has a supply of basic personal care items such as deodorant, hair ties, combs, and chapstick that students can access whenever they need them.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, I quietly introduced them to students and explained that these items would always be available if anyone needed them. The reaction was immediate—several students smiled, and one student simply said, \"That's really helpful.\" Since then, students have been able to take what they need discreetly and return their focus to class without feeling uncomfortable or distracted.\r\n\r\nThese resources are now part of the everyday routine in our classroom. Students know they can quickly grab what they need and get back to learning. That small sense of security helps create a classroom environment where students feel supported and respected.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, my students are working on building their confidence as readers, writers, and thinkers. Having their basic needs supported allows them to participate more fully in discussions, collaborate with peers, and focus on the work in front of them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom that supports the whole student. Thank you for believing in my students and helping make our learning environment a place where everyone feels cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1772045357501,"projectUrl":"project/student-supply-cabinet-for-basic-needs/10117510/","projectTitle":"Student Supply Cabinet For Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valenzuela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7029548"},{"teacherId":5110720,"projectId":10082954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our student leadership project. Because of you, our passionate and creative student leaders now have the tools they need to bring their ideas to life and make a meaningful impact on our school community.\r\n\r\nOur leadership students work hard to plan events that celebrate diversity, build school spirit, and unite students around important causes like Earth Day and Pride. With the new supplies you helped provide, such as the spinning prize wheel and paint brushes, our events will be even more engaging, welcoming, and memorable. The prize wheel will help us encourage participation during lunch activities, creating excitement and connection across grade levels. The paint brushes will be used for face painting at school events, adding color, joy, and a sense of celebration to the experiences our students work so thoughtfully to create.\r\n\r\nYour generosity does more than supply materials. It empowers students to step confidently into leadership roles, develop skills in planning and collaboration, and see their ideas turn into real, joyful moments for their peers. When our students saw that their project was funded, they felt seen, supported, and inspired to dream even bigger.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our leaders know their voices matter and that their community believes in them. Thank you for investing not only in events and supplies, but in the growth of future leaders who are committed to creating inclusive, spirited, and purpose-driven experiences for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1770390759083,"projectUrl":"project/leading-with-purpose-supplies-for-succe/10082954/","projectTitle":"Leading with Purpose: Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Richard-Gantka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5110720_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701375133184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5110720"},{"teacherId":7680414,"projectId":9877257,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of student gifts and prizes to our Spanish classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has brought so much joy and excitement to my students.\r\n\r\nThe adorable animal-themed items and character erasers have been a huge hit! The students absolutely love earning them as rewards for their hard work, participation, and positive attitude. These small but meaningful prizes have created a fun and motivating classroom environment where students feel recognized and encouraged to do their best.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped make learning even more engaging and has shown my students that their efforts are valued. It's heartwarming to see their smiles when they receive a prize and to witness how something so simple can inspire pride and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and for helping me celebrate my students' achievements in such a special way. Your kindness has truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1769177684427,"projectUrl":"project/gifts-for-my-students/9877257/","projectTitle":"Gifts For My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. Velarde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7680414_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620501083463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7680414"},{"teacherId":7680414,"projectId":9867009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a set of translation AirPods to our Spanish classroom. Your thoughtful gift has added an innovative and valuable tool to support language learning.\r\n\r\nAlthough only one set is available and used selectively for sanitary reasons, it has become a wonderful resource for specific activities such as pronunciation practice, translation exercises, and listening comprehension. When students use the AirPods, they are able to experience real-time language support that helps them build confidence and improve their communication skills in Spanish.\r\n\r\nThis technology has allowed us to create more personalized learning experiences and has sparked curiosity about how language and technology can work together. The AirPods have been especially helpful for students who benefit from hearing accurate pronunciation or immediate translation support.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our classroom and provided students with meaningful opportunities to engage with Spanish in new and exciting ways. Thank you for believing in our students and for supporting their growth as language learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768410626326,"projectUrl":"project/translate-via-headphones/9867009/","projectTitle":"Translate Via Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. Velarde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7680414_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620501083463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7680414"},{"teacherId":7680414,"projectId":9642384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Spanish classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference for our students and their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe books you provided—grammar review guides and short story collections for Spanish learners—have quickly become an essential part of our daily lessons. The grammar books are helping students strengthen their understanding of key concepts, build confidence in their writing, and apply what they learn in real communication. The short stories have sparked curiosity and engagement, allowing students to explore culture and language in context while improving their reading comprehension.\r\n\r\nIt has been inspiring to see students eagerly choose books to read, discuss stories with their classmates, and use new vocabulary in conversation. These resources have created a more interactive and enriching environment where students feel motivated to learn and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided valuable materials but has also shown our students that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential. Thank you for investing in their growth and for supporting language learning in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1758651753883,"projectUrl":"project/cool-books/9642384/","projectTitle":"Cool Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. Velarde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7680414_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620501083463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7680414"},{"teacherId":5435888,"projectId":4408796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the acquisition of a class set of BAD INDIANS by Deborah Miranda. It was life-changing for my students. They learned so much about the mission system and the history of the land on which they live from the perspective of an indigenous author whose family went through the mission system. \r\n\r\nMy students wrote heart-moving letters to the author, Deborah Miranda, which showed how deeply they were moved by her book. Your generosity and support gave my students an opportunity to read BAD INDIANS and have expanded their knowledge of indigenous history and the current struggles of native peoples. \r\n\r\nMany of my students grew up doing the mission project in school which erased the stories of native peoples. After reading BAD INDIANS, they are finally learning the truth.","fullyFundedDate":1576008693266,"projectUrl":"project/bad-indians-by-deborah-miranda/4408796/","projectTitle":"Bad Indians by Deborah Miranda","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chuc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5435888_orig.jpg?crop=2204,2204,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625441621582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chuc"},{"teacherId":1188673,"projectId":9722882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support. These materials are helping us to create amazing events on our school campus for all students. We used the ink for the printer to create flyers for our blood drive event and with the added support this advertising provided we had our most successful Blood drive yet with over 100 units of blood donated to UCLA. \r\n\r\nThe walkie talkies helped us coordinate our team for the event so that the person in charge of check in could communicate with the students in charge of check out and those delivering passes on campus. If we needed an extra table students could communicate that quickly by using the tools that you provided. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for all the materials that help my students lead every day. Some of these materials were used for homeroom competitions in the fall and students loved competing and keeping track of winning homerooms. 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