{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mergenthaler Vocational Technical Senior High School 410","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9357066,"projectId":8429649,"letterContent":"We are incredibly thankful for your generosity in supporting our project, \"Enhancing Organization and Presentation in Our Special Education Classroom.\" Because of your kindness, our students now have access to organizational tools and presentation resources that make learning more structured, meaningful, and engaging. Your donation directly impacts their ability to focus, participate, and gain independence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have transformed the way we manage daily activities, present lessons, and create a positive learning environment. Students are more motivated to participate when information is clear and accessible, and they benefit greatly from the structure these tools provide. This not only supports their academic growth but also nurtures important life skills like responsibility, organization, and self-confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your generosity sends a powerful message that their learning matters and that others care about their journey. Because of you, our classroom is a more organized, supportive, and inspiring place where students are encouraged to thrive every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1722613214183,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-organization-and-presentation/8429649/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Organization and Presentation in Our Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frances Marie Cagumbay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357066_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699983382296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mervolifeskills"},{"teacherId":9357066,"projectId":9409839,"letterContent":"We are truly grateful for the generosity of our donors who supported our project, \"Tools for Young Artists and Active Learners!\" Because of your kindness, our students now have access to essential supplies that allow them to be creative, express themselves, and stay engaged in meaningful learning activities. Your support is not just about materials—it is an investment in their growth, confidence, and future.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, our classroom has become a place where students can experiment with art, participate in hands-on projects, and strengthen their social-emotional and academic skills in fun and interactive ways. Every paintbrush, marker, or activity tool provides an opportunity for students to learn while discovering their creativity and independence. This project has brought smiles, excitement, and a renewed love of learning to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us provide the opportunities they deserve. Your generosity reminds our learners that there are people who care about their education and success. Because of you, our students are more motivated and inspired to learn, explore, and grow every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1753968262002,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-young-artists-and-active-learn/9409839/","projectTitle":"Tools for Young Artists and Active Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frances Marie Cagumbay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357066_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699983382296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mervolifeskills"},{"teacherId":9375554,"projectId":9026306,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of items to support our Silent Auction project. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to delay the auction, but we are excited to share that it will now take place on Thursday, November 19.\r\n\r\nThe items you provided will give our students the opportunity to create unique pieces of art that will be featured in the auction. More importantly, this project allows them to engage in real-world project management—planning, organizing, and executing an event from start to finish. Both our students and stakeholders are enthusiastic about the experience, and your support has helped make this possible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only enriches classroom learning but also equips students with the skills and confidence to succeed beyond the classroom. Thank you again for investing in their growth and helping us create meaningful opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1742923169535,"projectUrl":"project/the-silent-auction-project-where-busine/9026306/","projectTitle":"The Silent Auction Project: Where Business Meets Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9375554_orig.jpg?crop=896,896,x116,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735841731357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrburnsmervo"},{"teacherId":786317,"projectId":9319713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! With your help, we are now better able to protect the materials that we are able to buy or receive so that they can be safely circulated amongst the students. My students love borrowing books, but they are sometimes harder on them than they realize and being able to give them an extra layer of protection or to repair them after they have had an accident is a huge blessing.\r\n\r\nWe are also sometimes blessed with an author's visit or promotional materials and the ability to laminate those materials to preserve them is invaluable. Having theses materials safely on display really helps to increase the profile of the library. \r\n\r\nTHANK YOU for your generous donation to the Library! I am so grateful; but more importantly, our students are as well. Your generosity, support, and investment in Cogwheel Library are so appreciated. Our students will be able to enjoy these materials for many, many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1746787053336,"projectUrl":"project/protect-and-preserve/9319713/","projectTitle":"Protect and Preserve","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp786317_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685726250006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stith"},{"teacherId":786317,"projectId":9320313,"letterContent":"With your help, we were able to buy more games and large versions of game to create more spaces in the library where students are able to make, build, and play during lunch, early release days, and special calendar days. This space is huge hit with our students and they are always looking at the available materials and working on a project or projects in progress.\r\n\r\nBecuase of your help, we are able to use some of the materials (the tug-of-war ropes and large connect-four boards) outside on nice days and they also work well in pep rally games as well. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped to build the library as a safe gathering space for students as well as generally improved school community and spirit and I thank you so much for that.\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU for your generous donation to the Library! I am so grateful; but more importantly, our students will be. Your generosity, support, and investment in Cogwheel Library are so appreciated. Our students will be able to enjoy these materials for many, many years to come! I know that students will be excited for the unboxing and to see the new materials and I thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746787092389,"projectUrl":"project/going-for-games/9320313/","projectTitle":"Going for Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp786317_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685726250006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stith"},{"teacherId":786317,"projectId":9248844,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! Students have been so excited about the new books and seeing them come out onto the shelves. Some books already have a waiting list they are so popular! Students are reading in the library and getting excited about books and being able to pick up books that they continue to offer me more suggestions and requests for more books--a great problem to have!\r\n\r\nThe most exciting thing for them (and me) is to be able to get them something that they want and have asked for. They're used to people not following through and with your help I've been able to break that tradition. \r\n\r\nWith your help, I'm slowly bringing our collection into the 21st century and vastly improving the circulation numbers. These books in particular helped to increase our collection of books in Spanish and books which represent characters with disabilities, both areas where we needed more work. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1744251048066,"projectUrl":"project/nice-and-new/9248844/","projectTitle":"Nice and New","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp786317_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685726250006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stith"},{"teacherId":786317,"projectId":9209528,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! Students have been so excited about the new books and seeing them come out onto the shelves. Students couldn't wait for me to add them to the catalog so that they could check them out! Some books already have a waiting list they are so popular! Students are reading in the library and getting excited about books and being able to pick up books that they continue to offer me more suggestions and requests for more books--a great problem to have!\r\n\r\nThe most exciting thing for them (and me) is to be able to get them something that they want and have asked for. They're used to people not following through and with your help I've been able to break that tradition. The other fantastic thing about your support with this project is that I have been able to continue to build our fledgling multi-lingual selection and that is super exciting for both me and the students! \r\n\r\nWith your help, I'm slowly bringing our collection into the 21st century and vastly improving the circulation numbers. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1745426894130,"projectUrl":"project/fourth-quarter-refresh/9209528/","projectTitle":"Fourth Quarter Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp786317_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685726250006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stith"},{"teacherId":9134591,"projectId":9122666,"letterContent":"We're deeply grateful for your generous support of \"The Preservation Project: Empowering Sustainable Food Leaders in our culinary arts class. Your contribution has enabled us to acquire essential equipment, bringing our vision of sustainable food practices to life. Your investment in our students' education will have a lasting impact on their culinary journey and the community. My culinary arts students are extremely excited about this project and forever grateful. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and empowering the next generation of sustainable food.","fullyFundedDate":1750291174013,"projectUrl":"project/the-preservation-project-empowering-sus/9122666/","projectTitle":"The Preservation Project: Empowering Sustainable Food Leaders\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Drabo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9134591_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691064932597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9134591"},{"teacherId":189997,"projectId":9258148,"letterContent":"I sincerely thank you for showing my students that they are cared for and supported. Your generosity and kindness humble me, and I am deeply grateful. Thanks to you, my students now have access to new technology and tools that would otherwise be out of reach. This support gives them a crucial advantage and helps ensure they are better prepared for college, careers, and lifelong success.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, my goal has always been to expose my students to a wide range of opportunities and to equip them with the skills they need to navigate the world. With this new equipment, we take another step forward in that mission. \r\n\r\nIn my classes, I focus on problem solving—an essential life skill. I believe that the ability to analyze challenges, think creatively, and build solutions is invaluable, not only in school and work but throughout life. Teaching my students how to CREATE solutions empowers them and fosters confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in their growth and development. Thank you for helping my students become better people and for providing them with the tools to do so.","fullyFundedDate":1746454674277,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-for-all/9258148/","projectTitle":"3D Printing for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brelsford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp189997_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461762672288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/david-brelsford"},{"teacherId":189997,"projectId":9168826,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for showing my students that people care. I am humbled by your generosity and support. Without you, my kids would not have access to new technology and tools- and they would be at a disadvantage. My goal as a teacher has always been to expose my students to the world and as many opportunities as possible. With this equipment, we move another step forward, and my kids are better prepared for college or a career. \r\n\r\nI teach problem solving in my classes, and often our solutions need to be built. Having the ability to look at a problem, and having the skills and tools to CREATE something that solves it is huge advantage- not only in school or work, but in life. \r\n\r\nProblem solving is a life skill, and one that I enjoy teaching, because it empowers my kids. That is my goal. Thank you for helping my students be better people. Thanks for providing my kids the tools to do so.","fullyFundedDate":1742923167482,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-our-3d-designs-to-life/9168826/","projectTitle":"Bringing Our 3D Designs to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brelsford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp189997_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461762672288","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/david-brelsford"},{"teacherId":9694896,"projectId":9302262,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed! The new printer you helped us receive has already become a vital tool in helping my chemistry students bring their research to life.\r\n\r\n📘 How it helps students learn:\r\nIn science, visualization and communication are just as important as data collection. With this printer, my students can now design, print, and share their lab reports, research posters, and project visuals in full clarity. Before, many of their projects remained digital-only, which limited opportunities for peer review and classroom display. Now, students can see their work in a tangible form, annotate their printed graphs, and showcase their learning proudly on our classroom walls.\r\n\r\n✨ What excites students the most:\r\nThe moment they printed their first colorful H-R diagram and periodic table projects, their faces lit up! Students love that they can add creative elements—like images, charts, and diagrams—to their science work and see it on paper exactly as they envisioned it. For many, the excitement lies in seeing their projects look \"professional,\" just like real scientific posters.\r\n\r\n🌟 Particular impact on students:\r\nOne of my English Language Learner students, who often struggles with expressing ideas through text, has found new confidence using the printer. By combining diagrams, charts, and short explanations, they can now share their scientific understanding more effectively with peers. Another student, who is highly interested in graphic design, has taken the lead in helping classmates format their lab projects for printing, building both leadership skills and pride in their contributions.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are not only learning chemistry concepts, but also gaining real-world communication and presentation skills. You've helped turn our classroom into a space where their hard work is celebrated and made visible every day.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nDhruvi Mehta\r\nMergenthaler Vocational Technical High School","fullyFundedDate":1746842674621,"projectUrl":"project/visualizing-chemistry-student-research/9302262/","projectTitle":"Visualizing Chemistry: Student Research Projects with Real-World Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mehta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9694896"},{"teacherId":8842404,"projectId":8420864,"letterContent":"Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters through DonorsChoose, the Mervo Gardening Club received much-needed gardening tools that transformed our entire program. These tools empowered our students to fully engage in every aspect of the gardening process—from preparing the soil to planting, maintaining, and harvesting crops. What makes this club truly special is that it's not just for our school; it's a bridge between Mervo and our greater community.\r\n\r\nOur Gardening Club proudly shares its harvest with residents of the Ednor Gardens community, fostering intergenerational connection, service, and mutual respect. This past season, equipped with proper tools and a renewed sense of purpose, our students experienced a bountiful harvest. The fresh fruits and vegetables they grew were shared with local families, reinforcing the values of giving, sustainability, and civic responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe support we received didn't just provide supplies—it planted the seeds of confidence, pride, and purpose in our students. They learned the value of hard work, teamwork, and community impact. 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