{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leodis V McDaniel High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5018260,"projectId":9605707,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank you for the generous donation for our classroom well being. With your help we were able to have snacks, computer chargers, cleaning supplies and school supplies. All of these seemingly little things make big difference in day to day life.\r\n\r\nFor instance in todays classroom the computer charger is symbolic of staying connected to the learning process. We plug in our chrome books and we plug into to our learning capability. As we more and more move away from a dependence on paper as the primary way of turning in work, having a charger is paramount to having a successfully running class. So thank you for helping to provide a set of chargers for the room. \r\n\r\nI sincerely hope you know the impact you are making in our class pays its self forward. The healthy snacks I was able to purchase with your donations were repeatedly written as. 'life saving' and 'helping me learn better' by students in their thank you notes. Be well my friend and may your generosity come back to you ten fold.","fullyFundedDate":1756083367635,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9605707/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5018260_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519255537904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jesse-gardner"},{"teacherId":1936752,"projectId":9638961,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your contributions to this amazing opportunity. Throughout the course of the project, my students were able to have phenomenal conversations about the book James. They dove deep into Black self-perception, the power of the written word, the impact of enslavement on Black personhood, and resistance strategies during enslavement. The narrative structure of James pushed these conversations further than I could have imagined.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, my students were so prepared for the author visit. They were responsible for introducing Percival Everett, they asked deep and meaningful questions of the author, and reflected deeply on what they took away from the experience. The author and the radio hosts were blown away by the preparation and engagement of our students.\r\n\r\nThis opportunity would not have happened without your generosity. I am deeply grateful to have been a part of this encounter. Neither my students or I will soon forget it. Also, if you'd like to hear the author visit, you can check it out here: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/11/12/percival-everett-portland-interview/","fullyFundedDate":1757009551114,"projectUrl":"project/ap-african-american-studies-meets-perciv/9638961/","projectTitle":"AP African American Studies meets Percival Everett","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cowley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1936752_orig.jpg?crop=853,853,x273,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756343454650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1936752"},{"teacherId":9776765,"projectId":9620541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, we now have a microwave that students can use to warm up their meals every day. It may seem like a small thing, but it has already made a big difference. When my students first saw the microwave, they were excited and surprised that people they never met wanted to help them. We talked about what generosity looks like, and they were proud knowing someone cared about their well-being.\r\n\r\nWe use the microwave during lunch and snack times, and it has brought a lot of comfort and independence to our students. I even had a student say, \"Now I don't have to eat my food cold anymore.\" That small moment meant so much. Our next steps as a class are to keep creating a community where students feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn. Your gift is part of that, and it has helped build routines and confidence in our classroom. Thank you again for supporting us and believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1756666690440,"projectUrl":"project/a-microwave-to-help-students-eat-at-scho/9620541/","projectTitle":"A Microwave To Help Students Eat At School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miguel Chanocua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9776765_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727195036805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sirmexx"},{"teacherId":1043313,"projectId":9588094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of binders and organization supplies to our classroom. This addition to our classroom routines has made it so students know how to easily access resources and previous lessons as we are writing our research papers together in class.\r\n\r\nAs we move into completing our Advanced Placement assignments, students will be able to easily reference and look back to their work and learning, all thanks to this routine. Having real, tangible, and on paper lessons has made learning more tangible and created more community in our room.","fullyFundedDate":1755872041986,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-functioning-community/9588094/","projectTitle":"Building a Functioning Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Onnis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1043313_orig.jpg?crop=260,260,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755114556914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1043313"},{"teacherId":1827932,"projectId":9765658,"letterContent":"My students are curious, energetic learners who thrive when they can explore STEM concepts in hands-on ways. Many of them have never used a real compass or read a map beyond a phone app. Giving them the opportunity to hold these tools and navigate their world will spark curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nI am requesting classroom sets of compasses and maps to create an engaging, hands-on STEM project where students explore the science of navigation.\r\nI need a cart to transport materials for the project. While GPS technology is everywhere, the science behind navigation—magnetism, orientation, and mapping—remains essential for STEM fields ranging from engineering to geology to aerospace.\r\n\r\nWith compasses and maps, my students will learn how magnetism interacts with Earth's poles and affects navigation.. practice orienteering and design their own map-based challenges on our school grounds, explore careers in cartography, environmental science, aviation, surveying, and space exploration—fields that depend on navigation and geospatial skills. And kids will work in teams to problem-solve and apply real-world STEM concepts.\r\n\r\nIn most classrooms, students may see a picture of a compass in a textbook, but rarely do they use one. By combining compasses, maps, and STEM career exploration, this project goes beyond the ordinary. Students won't just learn about navigation—they will experience it through experiments and challenges that bring magnetism, physics, and geography to life.\r\n\r\nThis project is action-packed. Students will move, measure, and explore—navigating scavenger hunts, creating their own maps, and applying math and science in real-world contexts. Their learning won't be passive—it will be active, creative, and memorable. This project ignites curiosity by connecting a simple tool—the compass—to exciting STEM careers and discoveries. Whether they dream of being engineers, pilots, or scientists, my students will see how STEM is all around them, guiding the way forward.","fullyFundedDate":1759244814043,"projectUrl":"project/stem-project-supplies-to-support-science/9765658/","projectTitle":"STEM Project Supplies to Support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kanof","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1827932_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469641135213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kanof"},{"teacherId":9776765,"projectId":9591341,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project and my students. Because of your generosity my students were able to start designing and making their shirts that represent who they are. Your donations mean the world to my students who are often overlooked and underserved in the schools and in society. When the machine, vinyl, and shirts first arrived my students were so excited to get started. \r\nThey sat with their laptops and using the silhouette studio program they were able to design and cut their designs out and press them onto shirts. They were very proud of their shirts as well. This absolutely was more than just making shirts for them, it is a chance to represent their identities and create their own sense of community and belonging in the school. \r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757421795466,"projectUrl":"project/t-shirts-to-celebrate-pasifika-and-indig/9591341/","projectTitle":"T-Shirts to Celebrate Pasifika and Indigenous Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miguel Chanocua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9776765_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727195036805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sirmexx"},{"teacherId":9776765,"projectId":9591015,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project and my students. Because of your generosity my students were able to start designing and making their shirts that represent who they are. Your donations mean the world to my students who are often overlooked and underserved in the schools and in society. When the machine, vinyl, and shirts first arrived my students were so excited to get started. \r\nThey sat with their laptops and using the silhouette studio program they were able to design and cut their designs out and press them onto shirts. They were very proud of their shirts as well. This absolutely was more than just making shirts for them, it is a chance to represent their identities and create their own sense of community and belonging in the school. \r\nThank you again for believing in my students and giving them this chance.","fullyFundedDate":1755521831865,"projectUrl":"project/wearable-culture-creating-identity-with/9591015/","projectTitle":"Wearable Culture: Creating Identity with Heat Transfer Vinyl","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miguel Chanocua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9776765_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727195036805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sirmexx"},{"teacherId":1827932,"projectId":9811580,"letterContent":"Our school is a vibrant mix of cultures, experiences, and stories. Among our students are many who identify as Pacific Islander — each bringing unique perspectives, traditions, and values that enrich our school community. I want to ensure their heritage is represented in the books we read and the projects we create.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking file folders and books that celebrate Pacific Islander history, culture, and identity.\r\nThe folders will help students organize their work during projects and reflective writing. The books will include Pacific Islander authors, stories set across the islands, and nonfiction texts that highlight contributions of Pacific Islander leaders and communities.\r\n\r\nThis combination of materials will help students see themselves in what they read and create a stronger sense of belonging in the classroom.\r\n\r\nRepresentation matters. When students see their cultures reflected in literature, it validates their experiences and inspires engagement. These materials will empower Pacific Islander students to celebrate their heritage while helping all students learn about the diversity and resilience of Pacific Islander communities.","fullyFundedDate":1760382341666,"projectUrl":"project/folders-and-books-for-pacific-islander-s/9811580/","projectTitle":"Folders and Books for Pacific Islander Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kanof","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1827932_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469641135213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kanof"},{"teacherId":1827932,"projectId":9701467,"letterContent":"Building Lifelong Skills – Financial literacy vocabulary is like learning the \"language of money.\" Once teens know the words, they can read contracts, understand bank statements, follow financial news, and continue building knowledge into adulthood.\r\n\r\nEquity and Independence – Many adults say they wish they had learned financial concepts earlier. By learning the vocabulary now, teens gain independence sooner and are less likely to be taken advantage of financially.\r\n\r\nThanks for contributing to this project!","fullyFundedDate":1758050218170,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-vocabulary/9701467/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy Vocabulary","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kanof","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1827932_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469641135213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kanof"},{"teacherId":3482509,"projectId":9833660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these chargers. They will help me and my students in so many ways. First, they will cut down on lost instructional time due to me having to stop what I'm doing to help students find a charger or check my charger out. Second, they will allow students to not feel embarrassed because they brought a dead chromebook to school and don't have a way to charge it. Overall, the amount of autonomy these little guys will give my students is incredible! So thank you from the bottom of my heart for your donations. We appreciate it so much.","fullyFundedDate":1762214492177,"projectUrl":"project/charge-it-up/9833660/","projectTitle":"Charge It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mulkey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3482509_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637600533748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sydneylevan"},{"teacherId":8133985,"projectId":9396504,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students now have notebooks for every class, which has completely changed how they engage with their learning. During our recent writing unit, students used their new notebooks to brainstorm, draft, and organize their ideas for essays and projects. Many were excited to see their own notebooks; they felt ownership over their learning and motivated to participate. Next, we will continue using these notebooks for research, note-taking, and creative projects, ensuring that every student has the tools they need to succeed without barriers in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1749570770697,"projectUrl":"project/powerful-pages-fueling-writers-with-not/9396504/","projectTitle":"Powerful Pages: Fueling Writers with Notebooks That Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Avila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133985"},{"teacherId":3127609,"projectId":9566600,"letterContent":"Thank you so, so much! I'm thrilled to let you know that our project, \"Keeping Students Informed, Engaged, and Reading,\" was fully funded. Because of you, we have secured a year's worth of Scholastic Choices, Action, and Upfront magazines, and they are already getting tons of use! This wasn't just a purchase of paper; it was an investment in making our 9th-grade Language Arts class feel current and genuinely relevant to what's happening in the world.\r\n\r\nWhat We're Actually Doing with the Magazines\r\nMany of you are readers, but might wonder what teaching with these looks like. Honestly, it's a huge boost for everyone. For my students who are still building their academic English (our multilingual learners), the Action and Choices magazines are a complete game-changer. They get to read about important topics without the text being overwhelmingly difficult, which really builds their confidence and vocabulary.\r\n\r\nPlus, the Choices magazines have these fantastic little debate sections on current teen issues like social media challenges or vaping. We use these as social-emotional warmups at the start of class, giving students a safe space to practice flexing their argumentative and persuasive skills before we dive into a heavy essay. Then, for all students, Upfront brings in high-quality journalism that directly connects to our argument analysis unit. The articles are perfect for showing them how good writers make a case, and we're using them as real-world mentor texts.\r\n\r\nThe Reading Climate is Different\r\nBefore the magazines, getting some students excited about nonfiction could feel like a push. Now, reading looks like students eagerly dissecting articles on current events or debating a tricky moral issue they found in a feature story. It's fantastic! I have one student who has always been really quiet in class, but an Upfront article turned him into our resident expert on a global issue, and now he's confidently leading discussions. These magazines are making nonfiction a source of joy and critical thinking, ensuring my students leave 9th grade ready to engage with the world as informed citizens. 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