{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mountainburg High School","outOfStateSupporters":43.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10022442,"projectId":10543083,"letterContent":"These new books have given our students a chance to explore languages and communication in a way that feels both meaningful and personal to them. The language-learning books introduce students to new vocabulary, cultures, and ways of communicating, while the sign language books allow students to learn basic signs and better understand another form of communication. Several students were already interested in learning different languages and sign language, so these books have provided resources for interests that were already there.\r\n\r\nIn the library, students are encouraged to choose books based on their own interests and curiosity. These books have been especially exciting for students who may not always gravitate toward traditional fiction. I have already seen students pick them up simply because they want to learn something new or teach themselves a few words or signs. That kind of curiosity is exactly what I want to encourage in our library.\r\n\r\nBecause our library does not have a designated budget, I would not have had a way to provide these resources for our students without this donation. Your generosity has allowed me to say yes to student interests and add books to our collection that students are genuinely excited to explore. Thank you for helping make our library a place where students can learn beyond the traditional classroom and follow their own interests.","fullyFundedDate":1788999188288,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-new-languages/10543083/","projectTitle":"Unlocking New Languages","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10022442_orig.jpg?crop=286,286,x46,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746987848999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10022442"},{"teacherId":9878316,"projectId":9901391,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students in their learning of Newton's Forces. When they saw all of the amazing equipment, they were ecstatic. \r\n\r\nBeing able to take learning to a whole new level with your gifts, truly impacted their experience. \r\n\r\nWe were able to take learning outside of the classroom while still keeping the learning alive.\r\n\r\nMy students spent time this spring and early summer utilizing the equipment. When school began again in August and September, some of the first questions they asked was if we were going to continue learning about forces because they really enjoyed it.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1773656714240,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-with-newtons-forces/9901391/","projectTitle":"Hands on with Newton's Forces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9878316"},{"teacherId":9471199,"projectId":10062252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students through this project! Your generosity has provided my classroom with fun rewards that help make learning even more exciting. The stickers, pouches, cute pens, small snacks and candies, and simple toys are more than just little prizes—they give my students something to look forward to and help reinforce positive behavior and effort in the classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students work incredibly hard every day, and I love having opportunities to celebrate their effort. We are using these new resources as positive rewards when students meet classroom goals, show perseverance, or make progress toward their goals. One of my favorite moments is seeing a student who has worked especially hard reach a goal and proudly choose a reward. Their smiles and excitement make these moments of recognition so special!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited! They loved looking at all the colorful and fun choices and immediately began talking about which rewards they hoped to earn. The materials brought an extra sense of excitement into the classroom and helped my students see that their hard work and positive choices are noticed and appreciated.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us continue working toward our larger classroom goals. As we move forward with our current lessons and projects, my students will continue practicing perseverance, responsibility, cooperation, and staying focused on their learning. We will keep celebrating small successes along the way and encouraging one another to keep trying, even when something feels challenging. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving my students these special moments of encouragement and recognition. You are helping my students feel proud of themselves and their accomplishments!","fullyFundedDate":1776019225719,"projectUrl":"project/small-prizes-big-motivation/10062252/","projectTitle":"Small Prizes, Big Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Badelic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471199"},{"teacherId":8966321,"projectId":10052828,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of school supplies. Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students whose families face financial challenges.\r\n\r\nYour support helps ensure that every student has the essential materials needed to learn, participate, and succeed in the classroom. Thank you for investing in the education and future of our children.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is deeply appreciated and will have a lasting impact on the lives of many students.","fullyFundedDate":1776439727356,"projectUrl":"project/writing-mediums-basic-needs-for-student/10052828/","projectTitle":"Writing Mediums: Basic Needs for Student Learning.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caluyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8966321_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760598167142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8966321"},{"teacherId":8966321,"projectId":9914797,"letterContent":"Your donations of school materials has a meaningful impact on students whose families cannot afford to purchase essential supplies. These contributions help ensure that every student has the tools they need to participate fully in their education, reducing financial barriers and promoting equal learning opportunities. These materials are essentials and thus keep students engage in their studies. By providing these materials, donors not only support academic success but also boost students' confidence, encourage regular participation in class, and demonstrate that the community values their education and future and maintain the cleanliness and safe classroom environment. Every donated item helps create a more inclusive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their family's financial circumstances. I and all of my students appreciate your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1774470615732,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-basic-classroom-needs-building/9914797/","projectTitle":"\"Meeting Basic Classroom Needs, Building Conducive Learning Environment\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caluyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8966321_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760598167142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8966321"},{"teacherId":10022442,"projectId":10087643,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of my students and our library. Because of your kindness, my students will have greater access to books that inspire them, challenge them, and help them grow as readers and thinkers. Your donation is not just putting books on shelves—it is opening doors for students who are discovering reading in meaningful and personal ways.\r\n\r\nAs a school librarian, I work with middle and high school students who have a wide range of reading interests, abilities, and experiences. Some students come to the library as avid readers who are always looking for their next favorite book. Others are still trying to find the book that will spark their interest and help them see themselves as readers. Many of my students face academic, personal, and social challenges that can make it difficult to engage with reading. Because of this, having access to high-interest, diverse, and engaging books is essential.\r\n\r\nYour support allows me to build a more vibrant and inclusive library collection. The books funded through this project will help students find stories that reflect their lives, introduce them to new perspectives, and encourage them to explore ideas beyond their own experiences. When students see themselves represented in books, it validates their identities and helps them feel more connected to what they are reading. When they are exposed to new perspectives, it builds empathy and broadens their understanding of the world.","fullyFundedDate":1772725860876,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-ya-reads-to-inspire-teen-readers/10087643/","projectTitle":"Fresh YA Reads to Inspire Teen Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10022442_orig.jpg?crop=286,286,x46,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746987848999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10022442"},{"teacherId":9471199,"projectId":9905413,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our forensic science and anatomy materials are now being used into our lessons! Students are using hands-on tools like blood typing kits and forensic slides to explore scientific techniques and dig deeper into how evidence is analyzed in real life. Students examined simulated blood evidence, worked in teams to analyze microscopic slides, and pieced together clues using their anatomy knowledge to solve a \"case.\" It helped them think like scientists, make detailed observations, and explain their conclusions. Students were genuinely thrilled to unpack the new kits and are all very excited whenever they do scientific investigations like these. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students learn like true scientists, deepen their critical-thinking skills, and discover how science connects to the world around them!","fullyFundedDate":1763508156506,"projectUrl":"project/forensic-science-in-anatomy/9905413/","projectTitle":"Forensic Science in Anatomy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Badelic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471199"},{"teacherId":10022442,"projectId":9660464,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to books they have been asking for, especially in the romance and sports genres. These new texts have helped introduce and strengthen important reading skills such as comprehension, character analysis, identifying themes, and building reading stamina. When students are excited about what they are reading, they are more willing to engage deeply with the text, make personal connections, and participate in meaningful discussions.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks more focused, enthusiastic, and student-driven. During independent reading time, students are fully engaged, recommending books to one another and eagerly talking about characters and storylines. Many students are reading for longer periods of time and more consistently than before. These books have helped shift reading from something that feels like an assignment to something students genuinely enjoy.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to find interest in reading are now some of the most enthusiastic readers in the room. In particular, students who connect with sports stories or relationship-driven narratives have found books that reflect their interests and experiences. For some, this is the first time they have chosen to read an entire book on their own. Because of you, my students are not only reading more—they are discovering that reading can be exciting, relevant, and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1766852830302,"projectUrl":"project/more-books-more-readers-growing-our-li/9660464/","projectTitle":"More Books, More Readers: Growing Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10022442_orig.jpg?crop=286,286,x46,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746987848999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10022442"},{"teacherId":10022442,"projectId":9935332,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to a book binding machine and the materials we need to repair and care for our books. In a classroom without an annual budget, this has been truly transformative. Instead of having to retire damaged books or do our best with tape and hope, we are now able to restore books properly and keep them in students' hands where they belong.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the machine, they were amazed—and honestly, so proud. Many of them immediately asked when they could help and which books we could fix first. One of our first projects was repairing well-loved classroom library books that were falling apart but still deeply cherished. Watching students carefully bind pages and return the books to the shelves gave them a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for our learning space.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be using these materials as part of ongoing lessons about caring for shared resources and preserving stories that matter to us. We plan to rotate \"library helpers\" who will assist in maintaining our books throughout the year, helping our classroom library last longer and serve more students. Your support has given my students the tools to take pride in their classroom and access books they might not otherwise have. Thank you for believing in us and investing in our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764636087720,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-restore-our-well-loved-library-b/9935332/","projectTitle":"Help Us Restore Our Well-Loved Library Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10022442_orig.jpg?crop=286,286,x46,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746987848999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10022442"},{"teacherId":8966321,"projectId":9521819,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of classroom supplies. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students and to me as teacher. Because of your contribution, our classrooms are now better equipped with essential materials such as notebooks, pencils, art supplies and a printer. These resources directly enhance daily learning by allowing teachers to focus more on instruction and creativity, while students are able to fully participate without the burden of lacking basic supplies.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed. Beyond the physical supplies, your donation sends a powerful message to our students—that their education matters and that the community believes in their potential. And for the printer donated to our classroom, I have saved a lot of time going to our copier room which I rather use preparing for my lessons.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful and blessed to have you and for your partnership and commitment to education. Thank you for investing in our classrooms and helping us shape brighter future with our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1758636669848,"projectUrl":"project/an-exciting-start-minds-ready-to-learn/9521819/","projectTitle":"An Exciting Start: Minds Ready to Learn and Chase Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caluyo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8966321_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760598167142","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8966321"},{"teacherId":10022442,"projectId":9681548,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library has transformed into a vibrant hub of reading, curiosity, and conversation. The new graphic novels and diverse titles you helped us add are already opening doors for students to practice essential skills—everything from making inferences using visual cues, to analyzing character motivation, to navigating complex themes in accessible formats. These books let students build confidence as independent readers while engaging deeply with stories that reflect a wide range of cultures, perspectives, and experiences.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now feels more like an adventure than an assignment. Students gather around our new display—built entirely around the books you helped fund—and it has quickly become one of the most visited spots in the room. I see students recommending titles to each other, discussing plot twists, and even racing to finish a book so they can talk about it with friends. Several reluctant readers have become some of our most enthusiastic visitors to the display. One student, who previously avoided independent reading time, has now finished two graphic novels and told me, \"I didn't know books could look like this.\"\r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just give us books; it gave students access, identity, and excitement. You've helped create a space where readers of all levels can find stories that speak to them, and where every student can feel that reading is something meant for them, too. Thank you for investing in our readers and for believing in the power of diverse stories and big adventures.","fullyFundedDate":1763005151927,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-stories-big-adventures-buildin/9681548/","projectTitle":"Diverse Stories, Big Adventures: Building a Middle School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smothers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10022442_orig.jpg?crop=286,286,x46,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746987848999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10022442"},{"teacherId":9878316,"projectId":9512200,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to show my gratitude for your sponsorship and donation to our classroom. Our students have spent this school year learning about Computer Science with unique and amazing activities. \r\n\r\nThey used the mice to help them create programs using block-based programming at the beginning of the year. Whether they were creating a digital doodle or their first game, they loved using their creativity and problem-solving skills to bring ideas to life! The moment they test their apps and see that their code works brings so much wonder to their eyes! It is a sight to behold. \r\n\r\nWe've recently jumped into the world of text-based coding using raspberry pi's and breadboards. They loved creating a reaction timer with LEDs and buttons. They used the supplies you provided to create several projects but the reaction timer was a class favorite. \r\n\r\nEven more exciting though, students asked if they could share their reaction timer with other students in our STEM Fair event we held on November 10th (World Science Day). Every student in our school came to our fair along with our superintendent and other administrators. Our students couldn't wait to share their skills with everyone! They spent time explaining how the technology and code worked. Of course, they also had to compete with each other to see who had the best reaction time! \r\n\r\nThey're extremely excited to move forward with their coding and programming experiences. 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