{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mount Vernon High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":397982,"projectId":10141817,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing these books to our classroom!\r\n\r\nYour generosity put a full class set of Born a Crime by Trevor Noah in my students' hands this year, and it has already changed what reading looks like in Room 217.\r\n\r\nFor many donors, it may seem simple: hand students a book, they read it. But so much rich instruction grows out of a shared text that every student can hold and return to. With this novel, my students have been practicing some of the most important work we do in English.\r\n\r\nWe have begun practice on close reading and citing evidence. Students receive copies of a passage to mark up, hunt for textual evidence, and practice defending their interpretations with specific quotes — a skill they'll carry into every discipline, not just English. Another important skill is literary analysis. We've dug into how the author develops theme and character, and how craft choices — structure, symbolism, point of view — shape a reader's experience.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and social. Students discuss what they've read in small groups, debate interpretations, and brainstorm to work out what they think. The shared set of books means no one is left out of that conversation — every student, every day, has the same text in front of them.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students as readers, thinkers, and writers. Your support made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1777979463052,"projectUrl":"project/books-needed-to-feed-minds-and-fuel-drea/10141817/","projectTitle":"Books Needed to Feed Minds and Fuel Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dupree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp397982_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791989047837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/397982"},{"teacherId":8994483,"projectId":9799707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of printer paper to our classroom. This seemingly simple resource has made a world of difference for both my students and me. When the boxes of paper arrived, my students were genuinely excited—many hadn't realized how limited our supply had become. Immediately, we put the paper to good use, printing worksheets, graphic organizers, and study guides that help students break down complex material and organize their thoughts. Going back to pen and paper has allowed students to annotate, brainstorm, and physically interact with their work in ways digital tools sometimes can't replicate.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment came during a recent literature unit, when students used printed graphic organizers to map out character development and plot structure. Having these resources in hand made it easier for everyone to participate, collaborate, and share ideas. The printer paper also enables us to do more creative projects, such as classroom posters and visual notes, keeping students engaged and allowing for different learning styles.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue using the paper for formative assessments, peer review activities, and project planning. Your support has helped us return to the basics, giving students the tools they need to learn actively and effectively. Thank you for giving my students the resources to succeed and for being such an important part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1767820058923,"projectUrl":"project/printer-paper-for-essential-materials/9799707/","projectTitle":"Printer Paper for Essential Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sherlock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8994483"},{"teacherId":397982,"projectId":9684565,"letterContent":"When my students saw the boxes being delivered to my classroom, excitement ensued. \"What's in there? Can we open them?\" It was Christmas in October.\r\n\r\nThe kids were especially grateful for the snacks, but the brightly colored paper and 3-ring binders were also a big hit. They enjoyed sorting all the goodies and taking inventory as we filled my classroom closet with copy paper and tissues. \r\n\r\nIt warms my heart to know that there are so many generous and kind people out there. My students and I are very thankful for the donors who helped to fund this project, and we hope your kindness comes back to you tenfold!","fullyFundedDate":1757501273723,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-essentials-for-an-extraordinary/9684565/","projectTitle":"Everyday Essentials for an Extraordinary Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dupree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp397982_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791989047837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/397982"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_23847","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1254,"numTeachers":85,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":63,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.7,"schoolId":23847,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mount Vernon High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mount Vernon High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/mount-vernon-city-school-district/mt-vernon-high-school/23847"}