{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Francis Polytechnic Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":18.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1185826,"projectId":9353447,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generosity and kindness. Thanks to your donations, my classroom has become a warm, welcoming, and comfortable environment where students feel valued and at ease. My students regularly comment on how comfortable they feel in our classroom, and that is something I truly appreciate.\r\n\r\nYour generous donations have provided valuable resources that my students use every day. These materials not only make our classroom more inviting and enjoyable, but also support students as they complete assignments, participate in projects, and engage in hands-on learning activities—adding a little extra pizzazz to our classroom experience!\r\nThe plastic cafeteria trays have been especially helpful for organizing and distributing materials to student groups. They allow me to prepare materials in advance and distribute everything quickly and efficiently, maximizing our instructional time and minimizing transitions.\r\n\r\nThe Sharpies have also become an incredibly useful classroom resource. Students use them for labeling, creating projects, and a variety of classroom activities. Having these supplies readily available allows students to be more creative and helps their work come to life.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1752671471756,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-the-adventure/9353447/","projectTitle":"Welcome to the Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pleitez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1185826"},{"teacherId":1314760,"projectId":9201429,"letterContent":"The Surface Pro 11 has already made a meaningful difference in my classroom by giving students a powerful, portable tool for learning, creating, and collaborating. Students can quickly access digital lessons, research information, complete assignments, annotate materials, and explore interactive applications. Having a touchscreen device also makes learning more engaging and allows students to interact with technology in ways that feel natural and intuitive.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the flexibility and responsiveness of the Surface Pro 11. Students who may not always be excited about traditional assignments have become more interested when they can use the device to create, explore, and demonstrate their understanding in different ways. Students who enjoy technology have especially warmed to it, while others have gained confidence by using a modern device that connects classroom learning to the technology they will encounter in college, careers, and everyday life.","fullyFundedDate":1746474877457,"projectUrl":"project/surface-pro-for-teach/9201429/","projectTitle":"Surface Pro For Teach","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Felix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1314760"},{"teacherId":2292192,"projectId":10555217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generous donation has already made a wonderful difference for my students. We are using the treasure chest and small rewards to recognize students for their hard work, participation, academic growth, kindness, and positive choices. One of my favorite moments was introducing the treasure chest to the class and explaining how students could earn rewards. Their faces immediately lit up as they looked through the prizes and started talking about which ones they hoped to earn. Even my high school students enjoy receiving a small surprise! It has been wonderful to see how something so simple can add excitement to our classroom and encourage students to take pride in their effort and accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe bug catchers have also made a surprisingly big impact on our learning environment. Flies and mosquitoes can quickly become distracting when students are trying to listen to a lesson, complete an assignment, or participate in a discussion. Having the bug catchers in our classroom has helped us maintain a cleaner and more comfortable space where students can focus on learning. My students were especially excited—and a little amused—to see these materials arrive alongside their rewards! Together, these resources have helped make our classroom a place that feels both welcoming and cared for.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue earning rewards as they work toward their academic goals. In our Social Studies and History lessons, they will be completing readings, collaborative activities, class discussions, and projects that challenge them to analyze historical evidence, think critically, and make connections between the past and the world around them today. I plan to use the treasure chest to celebrate not only strong academic performance, but also improvement, perseverance, participation, and teamwork throughout these activities. Your generosity has given me another way to encourage my students while also providing them with a more comfortable learning environment. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them feel recognized, supported, and excited about coming to class each day.","fullyFundedDate":1788186647668,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-treasures/10555217/","projectTitle":"Classroom Treasures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2292192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699411035754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2292192"},{"teacherId":4840495,"projectId":10465574,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to the Child Mind Institute. Without your $400 gift card donation, this purchase would not have been possible! I appreciate when you offer lessons for my students, and the continued chance to earn DonorsChoose gift cards. \r\n\r\nThank you so much to the Child Mind Institute. Without your $400 gift card donation, this purchase would not have been possible! I appreciate when you offer lessons for my students, and the continued chance to earn DonorsChoose gift cards. \r\n\r\nThank you so much to the Child Mind Institute. Without your $400 gift card donation, this purchase would not have been possible! I appreciate when you offer lessons for my students, and the continued chance to earn DonorsChoose gift cards.","fullyFundedDate":1786386802464,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-stock-up/10465574/","projectTitle":"Back to School Stock Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4840495_orig.jpg?crop=1930,1930,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684885277185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4840495"},{"teacherId":1314760,"projectId":10281931,"letterContent":"I love seeing my students come together after school to learn, create, and build friendships. A Nintendo Switch 2 will provide engaging opportunities for teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Students can participate in cooperative games, friendly competitions, and esports activities while learning sportsmanship, patience, and responsible technology use. This exciting resource will help create a safe, inclusive after-school environment where students can have fun while developing skills they can use in the classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1788382167101,"projectUrl":"project/gaming-together-learning-together/10281931/","projectTitle":"Gaming Together, Learning Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Felix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1314760"},{"teacherId":9403946,"projectId":9642031,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom snack project through DonorsChoose. Your generous donation will make a positive difference in my students' daily learning experiences. Having snacks available will help students who arrive at school hungry or need additional energy during the day. When students are hungry, it can be challenging for them to concentrate, participate in lessons, complete assignments, and manage their emotions. Because of your support, they will have access to snacks that can help them feel more comfortable, focused, and prepared to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation will also help my students remain motivated throughout the school day. After receiving a snack, students can return to their work feeling refreshed and ready to participate. This support will encourage them to keep trying when an assignment is challenging, stay actively involved in classroom activities, and make progress toward their individual academic and behavioral goals. It will also help create a caring classroom environment where students feel that their needs are understood and valued.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly thankful for your kindness and generosity. Your support provides more than food—it gives my students comfort, encouragement, and the energy they need to be successful. Knowing that others believe in them can help students develop confidence and a more positive attitude toward learning. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us build a classroom where every student feels supported, motivated, and ready to do their best each day.","fullyFundedDate":1766067659500,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-my-students/9642031/","projectTitle":"Snacks For My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quezada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403946"},{"teacherId":9403946,"projectId":8965357,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom snack project through DonorsChoose. Your generous donation will make a positive difference in my students' daily learning experiences. Having snacks available will help students who arrive at school hungry or need additional energy during the day. When students are hungry, it can be challenging for them to concentrate, participate in lessons, complete assignments, and manage their emotions. Because of your support, they will have access to snacks that can help them feel more comfortable, focused, and prepared to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation will also help my students remain motivated throughout the school day. After receiving a snack, students can return to their work feeling refreshed and ready to participate. This support will encourage them to keep trying when an assignment is challenging, stay actively involved in classroom activities, and make progress toward their individual academic and behavioral goals. It will also help create a caring classroom environment where students feel that their needs are understood and valued.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly thankful for your kindness and generosity. Your support provides more than food—it gives my students comfort, encouragement, and the energy they need to be successful. Knowing that others believe in them can help students develop confidence and a more positive attitude toward learning. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us build a classroom where every student feels supported, motivated, and ready to do their best each day.","fullyFundedDate":1745520806276,"projectUrl":"project/support-my-students-with-snacks-and-esse/8965357/","projectTitle":"Support My Students With Snacks and Essential Nourishment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quezada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403946"},{"teacherId":9403946,"projectId":10201446,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project through DonorsChoose. Your kindness means more to my students and me than words can fully express. By helping provide snacks for my classroom, you are doing much more than simply giving students something to eat. You are helping meet one of their basic needs so they can feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Many students arrive at school hungry or become hungry during the day, making it difficult for them to concentrate on lessons, participate in activities, and complete their assignments. Having snacks available will help remove that barrier and allow my students to focus more of their attention and energy on learning.\r\n\r\nAccess to snacks will have a meaningful effect on my students' motivation and participation throughout the school day. When students are hungry, they may feel tired, frustrated, distracted, or unwilling to work. A simple snack can give them the energy they need to return to a lesson with a more positive attitude and a greater willingness to participate. Snacks can also serve as encouragement for students as they work toward their academic and behavioral goals. Knowing that their classroom is a place where their needs are recognized and cared for can help students feel safe, valued, and motivated to do their best. This support will encourage them to remain actively involved in lessons, follow classroom procedures, complete their work, and continue trying even when a task feels difficult.\r\n\r\nYour donation will also help us create a more welcoming and supportive classroom environment. My goal is for every student to feel comfortable coming into the classroom each day and confident that they have what they need to be successful. The snacks will be available to students who need additional energy and encouragement, without making anyone feel embarrassed or singled out. This will help promote fairness and ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to learn. It will also allow me to respond to students' individual needs in a positive and caring way. When students know that the adults and community members around them care about their well-being, they are more likely to build trust, develop confidence, and take an active role in their education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will be able to spend less time thinking about hunger and more time focusing on their learning. They will have greater opportunities to stay engaged, participate in classroom activities, interact positively with their classmates, and make progress toward their individual goals. Your support sends them an important message: their education matters, their needs matter, and there are people in the community who believe in their ability to succeed. That message can have a lasting impact on their confidence and motivation.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and our classroom. Your contribution will make a direct and positive difference in their daily school experience. Each snack will provide not only nourishment but also comfort, encouragement, and an opportunity for a student to refocus and continue learning. We are sincerely grateful for your compassion, generosity, and commitment to helping my students remain motivated and successful. Your support will be felt every day in our classroom, and we deeply appreciate you for helping create an environment where every student can feel cared for, energized, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1777326535105,"projectUrl":"project/snack-packs-for-success-fighting-hunger/10201446/","projectTitle":"Snack Packs for Success: Fighting Hunger in Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quezada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403946"},{"teacherId":5921681,"projectId":9478805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing funds for a color printer for our classroom. Your contribution has given us a valuable resource that helps bring learning to life in meaningful and engaging ways. Having access to a quality color printer allows us to create materials that are visually appealing, organized, and tailored to the needs of our students.\r\n\r\nThe printer is used regularly to supplement classroom learning by helping students create quality notebooks filled with colorful charts, reference materials, interactive activities, and other resources that support their understanding. We also use it to prepare materials for station rotations, giving students opportunities to move, collaborate, practice skills, and take an active role in their learning. These hands-on experiences make lessons more engaging and help students connect with the content in a variety of ways.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a direct and lasting difference in our classroom. Because of your support, our students have access to high-quality learning materials that encourage creativity, participation, and active learning. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom environment where learning is engaging, purposeful, and accessible to every student.","fullyFundedDate":1755711450399,"projectUrl":"project/pictures-say-a-1000-words/9478805/","projectTitle":"Pictures Say a 1000 Words!","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":2292192,"projectId":10309892,"letterContent":"The new resources have helped transform our classroom into a warmer and more welcoming learning environment. We use the lamps and string lights throughout the day to create a calmer atmosphere, especially during independent work, reading, class discussions, and reflection activities. The rug has created a more comfortable gathering space where students can collaborate, participate in discussions, and build community with one another. Having the carpet cleaner also allows us to keep our classroom clean and inviting so students can take pride in the space they use every day.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been seeing students settle into the classroom and immediately feel more comfortable. Instead of our classroom feeling like just another room at school, these resources have helped make it feel like a space that belongs to them.\r\n\r\nMy students were genuinely excited when they saw the changes to our classroom. They immediately noticed how different the room felt with the softer lighting and more comfortable setup. Many students commented that the classroom felt calmer, cozier, and more inviting. It was wonderful to see how something as simple as changing the lighting and creating a comfortable gathering space could have such a positive effect on their mood.\r\n\r\nTheir reactions reminded me that the physical environment really does matter. When students feel comfortable and cared for in their classroom, they are more willing to participate, collaborate with their classmates, and engage in learning.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using this new classroom environment to strengthen both learning and our classroom community. Students will use the space for collaborative activities, historical discussions, independent reading and writing, presentations, and reflection. The rug will also provide a gathering space for activities that encourage students to listen to one another, exchange ideas, and build stronger relationships.\r\n\r\nAs we move through the school year, I hope this classroom continues to be a place where students feel safe taking academic risks, asking questions, sharing their perspectives, and connecting what they learn to the world around them. Your generosity has helped us create more than a comfortable classroom—it has helped create a space where students can feel that they belong. Thank you for investing in my students and the environment in which they learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1780109846010,"projectUrl":"project/calming-space/10309892/","projectTitle":"Calming Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2292192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699411035754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2292192"},{"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. 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