{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mount Olive Innovation & Technical High School","outOfStateSupporters":59.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10180827,"projectId":10389366,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for providing snacks and treats that help make our classroom activities and celebrations extra special! These resources allow us to create a fun, welcoming environment where students can connect with their classmates, practice sharing, and build positive relationships. When students see the variety of snacks available for our classroom celebrations, they get excited and look forward to participating in activities together. We use these treats to support special events, seasonal celebrations, and classroom rewards that recognize students' participation and accomplishments.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us create memorable experiences that go beyond academics by encouraging teamwork, kindness, and a sense of belonging. With these supplies, we can plan engaging classroom celebrations where students feel included and appreciated. Our next steps are to continue using these resources during upcoming classroom activities and special events, giving students more opportunities to learn, celebrate, and make happy memories together. Thank you for making these moments possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1784902049580,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-variety-a-lot-of-comfort/10389366/","projectTitle":"A Little Variety, A Lot of Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180827_orig.jpg?crop=2090,2090,x73,y287&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755294409427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180827"},{"teacherId":10180827,"projectId":10385037,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make these special learning experiences possible for our students! The new resources have brought excitement, creativity, and opportunities for our students to learn through hands-on activities. The colorful decorations, paper flowers, and Day of the Dead materials will help us create a welcoming and engaging environment as we celebrate cultural traditions and explore different ways to express creativity. Our students are especially excited to see the new materials and discover how we will use them to transform our classroom into a fun, festive learning space. The speakers will also allow us to incorporate music into our activities, making our classroom celebrations even more memorable.\r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to using these materials for upcoming classroom projects, seasonal celebrations, and activities that encourage teamwork, creativity, and cultural appreciation. Students will have opportunities to help decorate, participate in themed activities, and work together to create a classroom environment where everyone feels included and excited to learn. The snacks and treats will also add a special touch to our celebrations and help create positive memories with their classmates. Your generosity has given our students more than just supplies; it has given them opportunities to explore, participate, and feel proud of what they create together.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and making these experiences possible. Your kindness makes a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful to have donors like you who believe in creating engaging and joyful learning opportunities for children. We cannot wait to share more of the fun, learning, and memories your support will help create!","fullyFundedDate":1784563072939,"projectUrl":"project/a-sweet-reward-for-hard-working-students/10385037/","projectTitle":"A Sweet Reward for Hard-Working Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180827_orig.jpg?crop=2090,2090,x73,y287&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755294409427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180827"},{"teacherId":10180827,"projectId":10385107,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students by donating Hot Cheetos bags, food boats, and napkins! These resources have already made a wonderful difference as we prepare for our school's Día de los Muertos celebration. My students were excited to see the materials arrive because they knew they would be able to help prepare, serve, and enjoy food as part of our celebration. Having the food boats and napkins allows us to serve our food samples in a clean and organized way, while the Hot Cheetos are a fun favorite that our students are especially excited about!\r\n\r\nMore importantly, your generosity is helping our students experience culture, community, and learning in a hands-on way. As we continue preparing for our Día de los Muertos celebration, students are learning about the traditions, history, and meaning behind this special holiday while working together to create a welcoming celebration for their families and community. Our next steps are to continue preparing our displays, food stations, and activities for the celebration. Because of your support, our students are not only receiving supplies—they are gaining an opportunity to participate, collaborate, and create lasting memories with their classmates, families, and school community. We truly appreciate your generosity and the positive impact you are making in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1784562994828,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-spice-to-brighten-their-day/10385107/","projectTitle":"A Little Spice to Brighten Their Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10180827_orig.jpg?crop=2090,2090,x73,y287&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755294409427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180827"},{"teacherId":9816126,"projectId":10390948,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us make our classroom a welcoming place where students have what they need to learn! Your donation provided everyday essentials, organizing bins, and supplies that bring a little extra joy to our school community.\r\n\r\nThe pencils, pens, paper, and highlighters help students get started without worrying about missing supplies. Although our coursework is online, taking notes by hand and highlighting important information gives students another way to work through their lessons. During a reading activity, students can use these materials to identify key ideas and organize their thoughts before writing a response.\r\n\r\nThe clear storage bins make supplies easier to find and help students independently get what they need. Tissues support everyday classroom needs, while the candy and colorful snow cone supplies give us ways to celebrate effort and create moments of connection. Having a variety of treats adds excitement and makes those celebrations feel special.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue practicing note-taking, identifying supporting details, and using their notes to write stronger responses. We will also encourage them to care for shared materials and keep our classroom organized.\r\n\r\nAt Mount Olive Innovation and Technology High School, small acts of support can mean so much. Thank you for helping us remove everyday barriers to learning and giving us more ways to remind students that they belong and their hard work matters!","fullyFundedDate":1784902053443,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-and-some/10390948/","projectTitle":"Essentials and Some","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9816126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754599966829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrochaa"},{"teacherId":9816126,"projectId":10385695,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a more organized classroom and keep our learning devices ready to use! The filing cabinet, charging stations, and cables support everyday needs that make a difference in our students' school day.\r\n\r\nBecause our students complete their coursework online, access to a charged device is essential. The charging stations and extra cables provide a convenient place to recharge compatible devices, helping students spend more time working on lessons and less time searching for a charger. Something as simple as an available charging cable can help prevent an interruption from becoming lost learning time.\r\n\r\nThe filing cabinet helps me keep classroom materials and paperwork organized, with a secure place for documents that need to be protected. Having materials easier to find allows me to spend more time helping students and less time searching through piles of paperwork.\r\n\r\nThese resources may seem like small classroom improvements, but they help create a space that feels prepared and dependable. Moving forward, we will continue building routines around charging devices, caring for shared supplies, and taking responsibility for our learning space.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students at Mount Olive Innovation and Technology High School. Your generosity helps us give them the tools and support they need to keep making progress toward graduation!","fullyFundedDate":1784563072636,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-and-ready-for-learning/10385695/","projectTitle":"Charged Up and Ready for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9816126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754599966829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrochaa"},{"teacherId":9816126,"projectId":10385030,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving our students new ways to learn, stay motivated, and manage stressful moments! Your donation of an iPad, a JBL speaker, and fidget tools has helped us support both learning and students' emotional needs.\r\n\r\nBecause our students complete their coursework online, technology is an important part of their school day. The iPad provides another way to access instructional videos, review lessons, and complete learning activities. Its portability and touchscreen make it easy to use during individual support, when we can work through a difficult concept together. The JBL speaker helps make audio clearer when we share videos or listen to learning materials as a class.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about using the iPad and exploring a different way to interact with their coursework. These resources also give us new opportunities to recognize effort and celebrate progress. For students who sometimes feel frustrated or hesitant to begin an assignment, having another tool available can help make getting started feel more manageable.\r\n\r\nThe fidget tools complement the technology by giving students something to do with their hands during lessons or short breaks. Students who need movement or a moment to regroup can choose a tool that works for them before returning to their assignments.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given us more ways to meet students where they are. Thank you for helping our students feel supported, capable, and encouraged to keep working toward their goals!","fullyFundedDate":1784563074011,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-thrive-sensory-support-and-tec/10385030/","projectTitle":"Tools to Thrive: Sensory Support and Technology for Student Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9816126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754599966829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrochaa"},{"teacherId":9816126,"projectId":10384983,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing a little extra joy and encouragement to our classroom! Your generosity has helped us provide snacks when students need something to eat and treats to celebrate their effort, progress, and accomplishments. These small moments of support help make our classroom a place where students feel cared for and motivated to keep going.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were excited to see the variety and pick out their favorites. Having choices makes these celebrations feel more personal. During our online learning sessions, students work through instructional videos, assignments, and challenging lessons. Being able to offer a snack during a break or celebrate a completed assignment with a favorite treat gives us another opportunity to connect with students and recognize their hard work. For a student who has struggled to finish an assignment, that moment of recognition can mean so much.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to help students set manageable weekly learning goals and reflect on their progress. As they complete lessons, revise their work, and move toward earning credits, we will continue celebrating persistence and growth—not just grades.\r\n\r\nAt Mount Olive Innovation and Technology High School, our students have so much potential, and your support helps us remind them that their efforts matter. Thank you for investing in their success and giving us more ways to make them feel seen, supported, and celebrated!","fullyFundedDate":1784563073718,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-students-with-sweet-rewards/10384983/","projectTitle":"Motivating Students with Sweet Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9816126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754599966829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrochaa"},{"teacherId":9816126,"projectId":10268291,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our classroom a more welcoming and organized place for our students! At Mount Olive Innovation and Technology High School, we want students to feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity helps us create that environment through both everyday supplies and thoughtful touches.\r\n\r\nThe storage cart and labels help keep materials organized and easy to find, allowing students to spend more time learning and less time searching for supplies. The label supplies support our classroom organization, while the cardstock and pens provide materials for assignments, signs, and creative projects. Having these essentials available removes one more barrier to participating in class.\r\n\r\nThe green table skirts, artificial tree, and mounting tape help us bring warmth to our classroom and display helpful resources and student work. These details make the space feel cared for—a place where students belong and their efforts matter. For students who benefit from clear routines and fewer distractions, an organized classroom can make getting started feel more manageable.\r\n\r\nAlthough this project focused on classroom supplies rather than new learning devices, it supports the environment where students complete their online coursework. Your donations help us pair digital learning with accessible supplies and a comfortable space. Thank you for investing in our students and reminding them that their education matters!","fullyFundedDate":1784298661185,"projectUrl":"project/access-everywhere/10268291/","projectTitle":"Access Everywhere","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9816126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754599966829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msrochaa"},{"teacherId":9816126,"projectId":10260876,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing more opportunities to learn and connect into our classroom! Your generosity has provided two tablets and a popcorn machine that support both our students' learning and our sense of community.\r\n\r\nBecause our students complete much of their coursework online, access to technology is essential. The tablets give students another way to watch instructional videos, review lessons, and complete assignments. When a student forgets their Chromebook or needs a backup device, having a tablet available helps keep a technology challenge from becoming a missed learning opportunity. The protective cases also help us keep these resources ready for daily use.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting features is the tablets' bright, clear screens, which make instructional videos easier to follow. Their portability gives students a convenient way to access their work. For students who benefit from replaying directions or reviewing material at their own pace, these devices offer valuable flexibility and support.\r\n\r\nThe popcorn machine brings a different kind of excitement! It gives us a way to celebrate effort, recognize progress, and create moments for students to connect. Something as simple as sharing fresh popcorn can help make school feel welcoming and remind students that their hard work deserves recognition.\r\n\r\nAt Mount Olive Innovation and Technology High School, we want our students to feel supported, capable, and proud of their progress. 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These printed parts become strong portfolio pieces because they show creativity, problem-solving, and the willingness to try, fail, and improve.\r\n\r\nIn animation classes, filament lets students bring characters, props, and worlds off the screen and into their hands. Students might print a character they animated, a logo they designed, or a small model of a scene they built digitally. These prints make portfolios more exciting and personal, especially for visual and hands-on learners. 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