{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Francis Polytechnic Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":18.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1151927,"projectId":10452879,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through your generous donation. The markers, scissors, and glue have become part of our daily routine and are helping students engage more actively in mathematics. When students first saw that each table had its own supply box stocked with the materials they needed, they were excited and ready to get started. Instead of waiting for supplies to be distributed, students can immediately jump into solving problems, sharing ideas, and collaborating with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOne of the ways we have been using these supplies is through interactive note-taking and study guide creation. As we work through new concepts, students use scissors and glue to cut and organize important information from their notes into personalized reference sheets. This process encourages them to think critically about what information is most important, how ideas connect, and how to organize concepts in a way that makes sense to them. The dry erase markers are used daily on whiteboards as students work through problems, test different strategies, explain their reasoning, and revise their thinking when they make mistakes.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next units, students will continue using these resources to deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts and prepare for assessments. The ability to quickly collaborate, create study tools, and actively participate in problem-solving helps build both confidence and independence. Your generosity has provided tools that make our classroom more efficient, engaging, and student-centered. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create an environment where learning happens every day.","fullyFundedDate":1786297216528,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-for-an-engaging-math-cla/10452879/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools for an Engaging Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1151927_orig.jpg?crop=104,104,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741302245555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1151927"},{"teacherId":7478687,"projectId":9915979,"letterContent":"These visual tools help students organize complex problems by color-coding steps, making abstract concepts concrete and manageable. Visual learners—a significant portion of my classroom—rely on color to identify patterns, distinguish between elements on graphs, and understand relationships between numbers.\r\n\r\nWhen students use different colors to highlight operations in equations or mark key information in word problems, they engage more deeply and retain concepts longer. Color transforms overwhelming worksheets into organized, approachable learning experiences.\r\n\r\nI've seen struggling students breakthrough when given these tools. A student who couldn't track multi-step problems succeeds when each step has its own color. Another who found proofs confusing begins to see logical connections through color-coded theorems.\r\n\r\nThese aren't extras—they're essential learning tools that help every student access math in ways that work for their brain. Your support can provide these resources and show students that their learning style matters.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make math visible, accessible, and achievable for all.","fullyFundedDate":1776447284139,"projectUrl":"project/visual-tools-for-mathematical-thinking/9915979/","projectTitle":"Visual Tools for Mathematical Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sto Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7478687_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755878281415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gdgsdomingo"},{"teacherId":10279372,"projectId":10207669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose and helping us purchase The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. These books will give my students the opportunity to read a powerful and meaningful story about war, memory, friendship, and the experiences of soldiers. I plan to use the books as part of our classroom reading and discussion, giving students the chance to connect the themes in the novel to history, writing, and their own lives.\r\n\r\nHaving enough copies for my students will make a big difference because everyone will be able to have their own book and follow along at their own pace. Reading in my classroom is about more than just finishing a book—it is a chance for students to think, ask questions, share ideas, and discover the value of stories. Your generosity helps create those opportunities and gives my students access to a book they can learn from and remember. Thank you for investing in my students and their love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1777991572617,"projectUrl":"project/the-things-they-carried/10207669/","projectTitle":"The Things They Carried","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bilovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10279372_orig.jpg?crop=593,593,x71,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777494117509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10279372"},{"teacherId":10240125,"projectId":10083079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support. Your thoughtful donation allowed me to provide a snack or meal before my students left for the day. For some, that provided the security they needed to get through the day. It is truly heartwarming to know that there are people like you who care so deeply and are willing to step forward to make a difference. Your kindness and donations left a lasting impression on my students as they now want to give back to other kids in the future. You created a cycle of community and generosity. \r\n\r\nYour contribution is already making a tangible impact. By purchasing a microwave and essential food for low-income high schoolers and homeless youth you show them that their are good people in the world who care. By donating to DonorsChoose and purchasing a microwave for my students you were able to eliminate a barrier that keeps them from focusing in class. Your consideration and generosity are sincerely appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1771618997182,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-meals-for-homeless-and-l/10083079/","projectTitle":"Mental Health & Meals for Homeless and Low-Income Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240125_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770226216697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240125"},{"teacherId":29345,"projectId":10266956,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. I have so many ideas to implement using the printer and picture paper you generously donated. First, I would like to make books marks and laminate them for the kids to use. Kids love book marks and now I can make them with their favorite characters, animals, and motivational quotes. Also I plan to have an interactive wall where students can send me pictures to print and hang up, and it'll be a place to share about their summer travels, pets, sports or other achievements throughout the school year. Thank you again, the kids are going to love it!","fullyFundedDate":1778637039193,"projectUrl":"project/say-cheese/10266956/","projectTitle":"Say Cheese!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp29345_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450630088311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmjohnson"},{"teacherId":5921681,"projectId":9478819,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire student community and the Climate Literacy program, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of refillable water bottles. We used these high-quality bottles as the prizes for our recent student climate literacy club and they were an absolute hit. Your contribution did not just reward our students; it directly reinforced the core environmental lessons we teach every single day.The primary goal of our Climate Literacy group is to move students from understanding environmental science to practicing sustainable living. We talk a lot about plastic pollution, carbon footprints, and the devastating impact of single-use plastics on our oceans and landfills. When you provided these beautiful, durable, refillable water bottles, you gave us the perfect tangible tool to turn that theory into practice. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for being a true champion of environmental education. We look forward to keeping you updated on our group's future initiatives and hope to collaborate with you again soon.","fullyFundedDate":1753153777307,"projectUrl":"project/reduce-the-waste-stream/9478819/","projectTitle":"Reduce the Waste Stream!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nathan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5921681_orig.jpg?crop=409,409,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552446917954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jody-nathan"},{"teacherId":1141292,"projectId":10114681,"letterContent":"Having a new computer is a real game changer. I didn't really understand how much I needed a new system. With the new computer, I can run the projector, the SmartBoard, and the Promethean Board all at the same time. Students can work on the tactile boards, and keep the main board for displaying my screen or camera. I think that's hard to imagine from the outside. Think of it like this; students are up and engaged with the technology and using modern high-tech equipment. I think there's often an expectation that students will learn those soft skills in school, but without updated technology to run those pieces, they're just decoration.\r\n It makes a real difference to have a computer that can keep up with modern apps. The old system would struggle so I didn't use the apps available to the students since it wouldn't work anyway. The new computer allows me to view their computers, and for the students to share their screens with the class. It's helped get more students involved because some students don't like to stand and deliver in front of others.\r\n I expect this new computer will take me to the end of my career, so the impact will remain consistent for a decade (if not more). Last year, I gave a lecture to 300+ teachers on using AI in the classroom. 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Thank you for helping create opportunities where every athlete is celebrated, supported, and empowered to succeed both on and off the field.","fullyFundedDate":1778161802979,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-inclusion-in-cheer-provid/10198011/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Inclusion in Cheer: Providing Gear for Unified Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1151927_orig.jpg?crop=104,104,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741302245555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1151927"},{"teacherId":1151927,"projectId":10179311,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Surface Pro. Your support has made an immediate difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThis year, I was fortunate to move into a brand-new classroom equipped with two projectors and a Promethean Board. With the Surface Pro, I can now connect to all three displays simultaneously while continuing to move freely throughout the room. Instead of being tied to the front of the classroom, I can work alongside students wherever they are seated.\r\n\r\nHaving lessons displayed on three screens truly makes every seat a front-row seat. This is especially helpful for students who struggle with their vision, do not always have their glasses, or are reluctant to wear them. Every student can clearly see notes, examples, and instructions from anywhere in the room.\r\n\r\nThe ability to project to all three screens also helps improve student engagement and allows me to use proximity while teaching, keeping students focused and on task. In addition, students can share their work with the entire class more easily. With multiple displays, several students can showcase their thinking at the same time, creating more opportunities for collaboration and discussion.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a more engaging and accessible learning environment. Your generosity is appreciated more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1779038765559,"projectUrl":"project/from-one-screen-to-many-minds/10179311/","projectTitle":"From One Screen to Many Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1151927_orig.jpg?crop=104,104,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741302245555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1151927"},{"teacherId":5921681,"projectId":7971949,"letterContent":"The calming area provides students with a safe and welcoming space where they can pause, reflect, and practice self-regulation when they are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or in need of a quiet moment. 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Students demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm as they observed growth, monitored the needs of the organisms, and made connections between classroom learning and the natural world.\r\n\r\nBeyond the scientific learning, the ecosystem project fostered meaningful interpersonal interactions and strengthened our classroom community. Students collaborated to design, build, and care for the ecosystems, sharing responsibilities and supporting one another throughout the process. Working together toward a common goal encouraged communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, while creating a sense of pride and collective responsibility. 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