{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pres William McKinley High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9623925,"projectId":9245236,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Night by Elie Wiesel to our 10th-grade classroom. Your gift provided our students with access to a powerful and essential memoir—one that opened the door to meaningful discussions about history, humanity, and moral responsibility. Having enough copies for every student made it possible for us to read and explore the text together, creating a shared learning experience that would not have been possible without your support.\r\nAs we moved through the memoir, students were deeply engaged and emotionally affected by Wiesel's story. Many expressed how the book challenged their understanding of the Holocaust and gave them a more personal, human perspective on the events. They asked thoughtful questions, made connections to modern issues, and demonstrated a level of empathy and reflection that was inspiring to witness. Several students shared that Night was one of the most memorable and impactful texts they have read in school.\r\nYour generosity did more than place books in their hands—it helped foster compassion, critical thinking, and a greater awareness of the importance of remembrance. Thank you for investing in our students and their education. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1744202264401,"projectUrl":"project/voices-of-resilience-essential-holocaus/9245236/","projectTitle":"Voices of Resilience: Essential Holocaust Reads for High School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alicia Ruiz-Laufer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9623925_orig.png?crop=362,362,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741852083986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9623925"},{"teacherId":7939856,"projectId":9442196,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generosity. Because of the materials your grant provided, my classroom has transformed into a calm, welcoming space and my students noticed it immediately. The moment they walked in and saw the forest and sky-themed light covers, several of them stopped in the doorway and said the room felt \"calmer\" and \"more chill\" than any of their other classes. The softer lighting and greenery have made the room feel less like a traditional classroom and more like a space where they can breathe, reset, and focus.\r\n\r\nThe plants have also become an unexpected source of joy. Students comment that the room feels more alive, \"like having class outside.\" Even our fire inspectors were stunned. Both of them paused right inside the doorway, said \"wow,\" and told me this was the best room they had visited in the whole school. They even asked to take photos!\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful impacts has been on a group of Chuukese seniors who come from fairly chaotic home environments. Since the room makeover, they've started eating lunch together in my classroom every day. The calming atmosphere seems to give them a sense of stability and peace, and I truly believe it's helping them with self-regulation and connection during a stressful senior year.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide decorations. You helped create a space where students feel comfortable, focused, and cared for. Thank you for making such a real and visible difference in their daily school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1754453843098,"projectUrl":"project/a-healthy-learning-environment/9442196/","projectTitle":"A Healthy Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loomis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939856_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646899914456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939856"},{"teacherId":9623925,"projectId":9390214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of The Diary of Anne Frank: The Graphic Adaptation for our 10th-grade English classroom. Your contribution allowed every student to access this meaningful text, and it immediately transformed the way they approached Anne Frank's story. The visual format brought her experiences to life in a vivid and accessible way, helping students better understand the emotional and historical weight of her journey during one of the darkest moments in human history.\r\nAs we read together, the graphic novel format supported deeper classroom discussions and more engaged participation. Students were able to visualize the cramped spaces of the Secret Annex, the tension the family lived with daily, and Anne's resilience and hope despite overwhelming fear. This enhanced their comprehension and enriched our conversations about character development, theme, symbolism, and historical context. The imagery paired with Anne's words helped students of all reading levels connect more personally with the text and practice core English skills such as close reading, inference, and textual analysis.\r\nYour donation also opened the door to profound learning about the Holocaust. Many students shared that this was their first time truly understanding the human impact of these events. Through the combination of art and narrative, they gained empathy, historical awareness, and a stronger sense of responsibility to remember and reflect. Thank you for making this powerful learning experience possible—your generosity has had a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1749929818540,"projectUrl":"project/anne-frank-teaching-students-that-their/9390214/","projectTitle":"Anne Frank: Teaching Students That Their Voice Can Survive Anything!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alicia Ruiz-Laufer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9623925_orig.png?crop=362,362,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741852083986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9623925"},{"teacherId":7781145,"projectId":9773386,"letterContent":"Students have begun excitedly reading \"Anne Frank's Diary\" (the graphic adaptation) in our ELA ELL class, and are enjoying the book! Many of them are able to sympathize and empathize with the people in the adaptation, and have a lot to say about the horrors that were endured at the time. It has become a point of discussion amongst the students when they answer reading response questions for me about how the people must have felt at the time, and why such events occurred. \r\nWe don't read the entire book at once in my classroom, due to the reading level and needs of the students, so I have assigned about 30 pages a week for students to read and write a response to. Many of them, however, couldn't stop, and continued reading!\r\nMy students from Chuuk are especially interested in the story, and have a lot to write about their reactions to Anne Frank's responses to the events that happened to her. Some of them describe the hardships in Chuuk, and compare it to Anne, which extends their connection to the text. Quite a few students said \"it's a really good book\", and they read ahead.\r\nThe writing prompt cards are being used as bellringer discussions next quarter with my Honors classes, as we explore what it means to be an author, and create our own class anthology.\r\nAll students are enjoying using the Connect Four and the charging station - the charging station (as one student says) \"is a safe place to leave my phone\" because it's not only fast, its also at the front of the room, where everyone can see it.\r\nThank you for enriching our learning community with your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1759312307507,"projectUrl":"project/freedom-writers-part-3-courage-under-fi/9773386/","projectTitle":"Freedom Writers Part 3: Courage under Fire","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7781145_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644435760278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/irene-tanaka"},{"teacherId":8827995,"projectId":9772625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. With these supplies, I can integrate art into my World History classroom. The poster paper and art supplies will be used to create posters. For example, in the pictures for this thank you package, I included a poster that was made for our United Nations project. Included in this donor's choose were pens and pencils that were used for the project. In this project, the students become representatives of one of the United Nations members, and they used the material to create a poster that served as the visual representation when they shared and discussed issues about their nation.\r\n\r\nOne of the most important items in the orders was the wall-mounted fans. These fans were installed in the room and made a huge difference because they helped move the air around the classroom, making the temperature cooler. This made a difference in the learning environment for the students.","fullyFundedDate":1759201290357,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/9772625/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nakashima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8827995"},{"teacherId":7781145,"projectId":9711251,"letterContent":"This donation came just in time to teach students about Anne Frank's courage. We embarked on video lessons, and are going to attend a virtual tour of the Holocaust Museum, and the headphones, mouses, and mousepads will be put to good use during our virtual tour with the museum guide!\r\nThe headphones have made it easier for my ELL students to focus in on the videos we use in class as introduction to our topics, and they are also able to listen to read-alouds of research in their own languages without disturbing others (many of my students do not have their own earbuds).\r\nMy Honors classes are also putting the tech supplements to good use, as we are studying \"The Crucible\" and researching the Salem Witch Trials this quarter as part of an argumentative unit. They are excited to learn that they will be using the answer buzzers this quarter for our Jeopardy review game of the play. One student said \"It's just like the game show!\"\r\nThe excitement and engagement has opened doors for my students. Thank you so much for your generosity. It's truly making an impact.","fullyFundedDate":1758825808140,"projectUrl":"project/learning-for-all-accommodating-all-mode/9711251/","projectTitle":"Learning for All: Accommodating All Modes of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7781145_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644435760278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/irene-tanaka"},{"teacherId":9987025,"projectId":9217256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of modeling clay, yoga mats, positive mind set postures, and snacks for our counseling sessions. Your support has made a significant impact on our students' well-being and engagement.\r\n\r\nWe are using the modeling clay for creative expression during our individual and group sessions, allowing students to communicate their feelings in a unique way. During one session, a student created a beautiful clay figure that represented their emotions, sparking a meaningful discussion. Then the other students joined and created their own snowman. It's symbolic is rebuilding and resilience. In that, when life doesn't go our way...and melts away our needs and hopes we learn to problem solve and find ways to bounce back. The yoga mats have become essential for mindfulness activities, helping students learn to ground themselves, relax, slow down and focus. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement especially the snacks. The yoga mat had mixed facial expression but became the most appreciated and enjoyment. They didn't want to leave and go back to class. You could say, they were \"very relaxed\". One of the 4 students haven't seen or worked with the clay but all were quite eagered and thrilled and opened to play with it which created a positive atmosphere in our sessions.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I plan to incorporate these resources into a project focused on emotional regulation and teamwork. Your contributions have truly enhanced our counseling experience, and I can't wait to see how these activities will continue to empower our students to express themselves and build stronger connections with their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support; it is making a real difference in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1748323104294,"projectUrl":"project/healing-through-art-and-meditative-exerc/9217256/","projectTitle":"Healing Through Art and Meditative Exercises","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perdido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9987025"},{"teacherId":10100627,"projectId":9519459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Your support has provided my classroom with new resources that are already making a big difference for my students.\r\n\r\nThese new supplies are being used by my students every single day. A lot of my students don't have enough money to buy their own school supplies, so knowing that they have everything they need right here in my classroom helps them feel less distracted and worried. This allows them to focus on academics and truly engage in their lessons. The impact was immediate. When the students first saw the new materials, they were so excited! A particularly big hit were the snacks. They've been a huge help during longer diagnostic testing sessions or for students who didn't get a chance to eat lunch that day. These small items have made a huge impact, and it's wonderful to see the relief and excitement on their faces.\r\n\r\nLooking forward, my students are currently working on a new project that will allow them to apply their knowledge in a hands-on way. Your donations have given us the supplies we need to bring this project to life. Classroom supplies can seem like a small part of the teaching experience, but trying to buy them all yourself can be very difficult on a teacher's salary. Your contribution has made a huge difference in helping me start this new job and school year on such a positive note.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible support.","fullyFundedDate":1754453843058,"projectUrl":"project/setting-up-a-new-classroom/9519459/","projectTitle":"Setting Up a New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trout","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10100627_orig.jpg?crop=504,504,x288,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753937018742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10100627"},{"teacherId":9767618,"projectId":9172024,"letterContent":"These snacks have been used to support our students both academically and personally. When students need an extra energy boost to stay sharp or are working on a difficult project, a healthy snack provides just the fuel they need to keep going! \r\n\r\nAdditionally, I these snacks have been part of positive reinforcement—rewarding students for completing assignments, reaching milestones, or achieving personal goals. \r\n\r\nWhether it's for a job well done or as a source of motivation to keep pushing forward, your donation has helped create a productive and positive environment for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1748323104369,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-energizing-students/9172024/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity: Energizing Students & Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baughman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9767618"},{"teacherId":9967572,"projectId":9297608,"letterContent":"These materials really helped us hit the ground running when it comes to building close reading skills. The colored pencils are perfect for annotations and gathering text evidence. All of my students are welcome to take pencils as they need them. The students appreciate being able to grab their own colored pencils as needed rather than sharing a box with those at their table. The large box that is sorted by color also greatly helps with organization and material return at the end of class. Every student should have access to basic materials that enhance their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1748323104345,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs-for-greater-gains/9297608/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs for Greater Gains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bento","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967572_orig.jpg?crop=3072,3072,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759172321335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967572"},{"teacherId":7781145,"projectId":9241674,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom and helping us get the texts we need to start off the new school year! With the use of \"The Lottery Rose\", our mandated curriculum will be enriched with texts that the students can relate to, thus making literature more meaningful and interactive. It's a small step towards refining our \"Freedom Writers\"-style curriculum for students who need a place to connect. It is through the use of this text (and others like it0 that we hope to continue to build and grow our learning community, and we couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1746787185107,"projectUrl":"project/mckinley-freedom-writers-project-part-2/9241674/","projectTitle":"McKinley Freedom Writers Project, Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7781145_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644435760278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/irene-tanaka"},{"teacherId":9967572,"projectId":9171710,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation that made our reading corner a reality! As fellow lovers of literature, we know you'll appreciate hearing about the impact your contributions have made. This dedicated space, filled with new and pre-loved texts, has become a vibrant hub for my students, fostering a deeper love for reading and learning. It's exciting to see them explore diverse genres and creating individual relationships with literature by choice.\r\n\r\nMy students are now learning to deconstruct narrative. They're also developing their empathy and global awareness by engaging with stories from various cultures and perspectives. In my classroom, reading is promoted as a way to reflect on individual and community experiences. We've seen a remarkable increase in student engagement, with some now reading by choice. Their excitement and the enriched learning environment are direct results of your incredible generosity. 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