{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laurel High School","outOfStateSupporters":59.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8011551,"projectId":9246752,"letterContent":"Our students have been busy busy busy this year. The focus for the supplies that you purchased for us has been comic, animated, and sequential art forms. Many of the students are interested in this type of art in many different styles. \r\n\r\nThe first project this year that focused on this type of art was to choose or design a comic of their choice, then exaggerate the size and proportion of the bones that would make up the skeleton. They use the light boards across many different projects to transfer they drawings to different surfaces. The markers were used to color not only these comic drawings, but portraits for another project.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746801927698,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-for-college-art-portfolios/9246752/","projectTitle":"Preparing for College Art Portfolios","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011551_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637685183604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danapaternoster"},{"teacherId":10046818,"projectId":9387085,"letterContent":"With the support from the \"Empowering Diverse Minds: Group Work & Stations Supplies\" project, our classroom environment has become more dynamic and collaborative. The new supplies have allowed us to set up engaging group work stations that cater to different learning styles and strengths. Students are now able to work together more effectively, rotating through hands-on activities that encourage discussion, problem-solving, and peer learning. For example, during a recent lesson on ecosystems, students used station-based tasks to analyze food chains, create diagrams, and present their findings, fostering both teamwork and deeper understanding.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their enthusiasm was palpable. Many shared how much they enjoyed having a variety of activities to choose from and appreciated the chance to learn from each other in small groups. This shift has been especially impactful for students who thrive in interactive settings, helping to boost their confidence and engagement. One particularly rewarding moment was watching quieter students take the lead in their groups, demonstrating their knowledge and communication skills with pride.\r\n\r\nLooking forward, these group work stations will continue to be a cornerstone of our lessons, supporting diverse learners as they explore complex concepts across subjects. By empowering students to collaborate and learn actively, your generous contribution is helping to build a classroom culture where every voice is valued and every mind is encouraged to grow. I'm excited to see how these supplies will inspire creativity and critical thinking in the months to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755946258735,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-diverse-minds-group-work-s/9387085/","projectTitle":"Empowering Diverse Minds: Group Work & Stations Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046818"},{"teacherId":10046818,"projectId":9387643,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support through the \"Organized for Success: Supporting Biology Students at All Levels\" project, our classroom has been transformed with new resources that are helping students engage deeply with biology concepts. We are using these materials daily to enhance hands-on learning, from lab experiments to interactive study sessions. For example, during a recent unit on cellular biology, students utilized the new organized kits and visual aids to conduct microscope analyses and model cell structures, which made complex ideas much more accessible and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe students' reactions to the new materials were truly inspiring. Many expressed excitement and curiosity upon seeing the fresh resources, and I noticed an immediate boost in participation and confidence. One memorable moment was when a group of students collaborated enthusiastically to assemble a three-dimensional cell model using the new supplies, sparking lively discussions and peer teaching. This positive energy has carried forward, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and explore biology topics with greater enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources are laying the foundation for upcoming projects where students will apply their understanding to real-world scenarios, such as ecological studies and genetics investigations. With continued use of these organized tools, I am confident our students will develop stronger scientific skills and critical thinking abilities that will support their success beyond the classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in their educational journey, and I look forward to sharing more stories as the year progresses.","fullyFundedDate":1753989714413,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-success-supporting-biolog/9387643/","projectTitle":"Organized for Success: Supporting Biology Students at All Levels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046818"},{"teacherId":2432456,"projectId":9353839,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my AP Literature students have access to high-quality copies of their summer assignment text, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Although students had already read this book, these new copies made preparing for their Socratic seminar much easier. After most students had had to settle for reading copies of Frankenstein that were falling apart, they were so excited to use these new copies to develop complex arguments about the text. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, thanks to your donation, upcoming AP Literature students--many of whom come from low-income families--will have access to this text. Before, we had very few copies available to students for their Frankenstein analysis journals and Socratic seminar, and the ones we had were in poor condition. I'm very excited to provide each student with a high-quality edition of this text, which will be used to help students grow in their critical thinking and literary analysis skills. Your donation will enable students to start the year off right, engaging in sophisticated discussions about a complex text.","fullyFundedDate":1752844985530,"projectUrl":"project/its-alive-help-replace-our-copies-of-f/9353839/","projectTitle":"It's Alive! Help Replace Our Copies of Frankenstein","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2432456_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664898067593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2432456"},{"teacherId":2423868,"projectId":9309619,"letterContent":"These supplies have helped create a clear visual timer/clock within my room that students can read clearly. The highlighters have helped us with annotating our first unit—in 9th grade the teenage brain and in 10th grade Hamilton. The access to the highlighters are a definite help as in the past I always had to have students borrow each others because I never had enough. It's amazing how much smoother things go with the materials you need in a classroom. The students appreciate your donation to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756485708865,"projectUrl":"project/all-the-things/9309619/","projectTitle":"All the Things!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2423868_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462188238061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-deannashaw"},{"teacherId":8011551,"projectId":9168867,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving us supplies to make masks in our art class. The student have not only really enjoyed, but excelled with the process. The project has gotten students in other classes excited about trying new things, and asking to make them too. We used some of the supplies that you provided to make paper mache' sculptures in other classes, and they have all loved it.\r\n\r\nYour donations to our classroom give our students so many new opportunities. Getting to come to art class and make things with their hands instead of being on their computers all day is both cathartic, and so educational. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to make this happen for our students. We have plenty of supplies to make these for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1744401340057,"projectUrl":"project/studying-cultures-through-mask-making/9168867/","projectTitle":"Studying Cultures through Mask Making","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011551_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637685183604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danapaternoster"},{"teacherId":8011551,"projectId":9168778,"letterContent":"The sketchbooks that you provided for us have become an essential part of not only our routine, but the structure of our class. Each day when the students come in, they collect their sketchbooks automatically and we use them daily. They become a record of their thoughts and their growth.\r\n\r\nThe sketchbooks make keeping track of their work so much easier! The drawers are organized, they seldom get misplaced, and they protect the artwork they are working on. I think that they are economical too. The paper is heavy allowing for paint sketches and practice. The covers don't tear either.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support. We could not do it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1742156023488,"projectUrl":"project/sketching-every-day/9168778/","projectTitle":"Sketching Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011551_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637685183604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danapaternoster"},{"teacherId":8011551,"projectId":8319335,"letterContent":"We have just finished our unit about product design. In this unit, students researched historical pattern designs from many different parts of the world. They chose a pattern that they connected to either because they liked the design, or they had a connection to that particular country.\r\n\r\nThe unit consisted of 4 parts. In part one they did research, found a pattern, and drew the pattern in a modern way that would better connect to customers. For the second part they created a vision board to help them focus on their customer. The third part was to choose a product that they though their design would be a good fit to sell to their desired audience. The final part of the unit was to paint the design on a canvas bag to see how practical the design would be in real life.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing the materials for this unit. They learned a lot about making art for consumers and got a chance to think about what that would be like as a career. We appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1715520567495,"projectUrl":"project/logo-and-product-design-study/8319335/","projectTitle":"Logo and Product Design Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011551_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637685183604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danapaternoster"},{"teacherId":2423868,"projectId":8665991,"letterContent":"Initially, my students were confused why I had stuffed animals in my room, but once they realized they were weighted, they use them all the time now. My students loves the pillows and weighted bears. They use them throughout the lessons as encouragement and support for themselves. The students also appreciated the big sticky note pads so that they can work together in groups on certains tasks within the curriculum. Students also have used the reusable sleeves during class on articles and worksheets that they have to highlight. These reusable sleeves are an awesome way to help the environment by saving on the amount of paper used. Thank you for the supplies for our room.","fullyFundedDate":1732718675437,"projectUrl":"project/teenagers-calming-corner-and-classroom-s/8665991/","projectTitle":"Teenagers Calming Corner and Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2423868_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462188238061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-deannashaw"},{"teacherId":6972736,"projectId":8980247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to the Laurel Middle High School athletic department. We are an underserved community with around 720 high school students and around 400 middle school students who participate in athletics all year round. We are a Title I school, which means our students are provided free breakfast and lunch daily. My students do not have access to much - so this stationary bike will help with conditioning and rehabilitation of our student athletes and give them the ability to work through injuries much easier. My coaching staff and myself cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1733420216406,"projectUrl":"project/athletics-fundraiser/8980247/","projectTitle":"Athletics Fundraiser","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathleen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6972736"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44642","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":804,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"22.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":40.7,"schoolId":44642,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Laurel High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Laurel High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/laurel-school-district/laurel-senior-high-school/44642"}