{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robinson High School","outOfStateSupporters":20.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4970650,"projectId":9655962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. We planned a show and sale this year and it was a great success. The students learned how to price their work and placement of works so they could put it in it's best position. The addition of the slab roller to our program made it so we could roll our own clay slabs and create hand built works that truly amazed all of our students and staff. The amount of pieces that each student created was doubled after the addition of this slab roller. Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756838595641,"projectUrl":"project/putting-on-a-show-and-sale/9655962/","projectTitle":"Putting On a Show and Sale!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Van Horn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4970650_orig.jpg?crop=673,673,x94,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644506113204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4970650"},{"teacherId":4970650,"projectId":9097867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to our program. With these glass fusing supplies we will be able to offer glass fusing in a High School art classroom. The variety of colored glass is inspiring my students to create the most amazing glass pieces. The kiln shelf cloth is keeping my kiln safe from melting glass. the variety of specialty glass shapes and sizes really pushes my advanced students to create at a level I could not have even seen. Thank you so much for your thoughtful donations to our program.","fullyFundedDate":1746819648007,"projectUrl":"project/glass-fusing-and-accessories/9097867/","projectTitle":"Glass Fusing and Accessories","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Van Horn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4970650_orig.jpg?crop=673,673,x94,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644506113204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4970650"},{"teacherId":4970650,"projectId":8887819,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. We needed all these supplies. We were running low on acrylic paint. \"That is when you know it is bad. These supplies will continue to push our program and the timing is perfect. The students will not even notice the shortages we were about to have. Now thanks to our donors we will not experience these shortages. We received new cardboard cutting blades and new knives. We have already opened the hot glue guns and replacement hot glue. Thank you for the restock and assistance to be able to continue our creative projects.","fullyFundedDate":1731004225069,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-the-art-closet/8887819/","projectTitle":"Restocking the Art Closet!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Van Horn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4970650_orig.jpg?crop=673,673,x94,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644506113204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4970650"},{"teacherId":2417499,"projectId":8148743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for our project, E-Sports Essentials for High School's E-Sports Team. Because of your contributions, our students now have access to the gaming gear and technology needed to build a thriving, competitive e-sports program right here at school.\r\n\r\nFor many donors who use technology primarily for everyday tasks or casual entertainment, it might be surprising to see how powerful e-sports equipment can be in an educational setting. In our school, e-sports is far more than just playing video games; it serves as a dynamic platform for learning, team building, and developing essential modern skills. Through this program, students are learning digital literacy, strategic thinking, real-time communication, and data analysis as they review gameplay footage and refine their strategies. The new equipment has leveled the playing field, ensuring that all team members—regardless of their background—have access to high-quality, reliable gear that allows them to compete on equal footing with other schools.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for our students has been the professional feel of the new setups. Having dedicated, high-performance equipment has validated their passion and given them a true sense of pride in representing our school. The enthusiasm in the room during our practice sessions is electric. Students who previously felt disconnected from traditional extracurricular activities like track or basketball have now found their place, working together toward common goals and cheering each other on.\r\n\r\nWe have seen remarkable growth in several students who were initially quiet or hesitant to step into leadership roles. One student in particular, who often kept to himself in class, has completely transformed since we set up the new equipment. He stepped up as our team shot-caller, demonstrating natural leadership, guiding his teammates through intense matches, and maintaining a positive, supportive attitude even under pressure. This newfound confidence has bled over into the classroom, where he is now more engaged, proactive, and willing to participate in group discussions.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift extends far beyond the screen. You have helped us foster an inclusive community where students feel valued, motivated, and connected to their school environment. By supporting this initiative, you have shown our students that their interests matter and that a community of supporters stands behind them.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire e-sports team, our school, and myself, thank you for making this transformative experience possible for our students.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMr. McDaniel","fullyFundedDate":1706745059120,"projectUrl":"project/e-sports-essentials-for-high-schools-e-/8148743/","projectTitle":"E-Sports Essentials for High School's E-Sports Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McDaniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2417499_orig.jpg?crop=883,883,x860,y207&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631725209053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2417499"},{"teacherId":6724762,"projectId":10440086,"letterContent":"My students are using the new band supplies every day as we work to build strong fundamentals and become more confident musicians. The materials have helped us stay organized and better prepared for rehearsals, sectionals, and individual practice. One of the most exciting moments has been watching students use the new resources independently as they practice difficult passages, make adjustments, and take ownership of their musical progress. Having the right supplies available allows us to spend less time worrying about equipment and more time making music.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were excited to see the new supplies and immediately wanted to put them to use. They were especially excited to have resources that were specifically selected to meet the needs of our band program. Their enthusiasm has carried into our daily rehearsals, where students are becoming more confident in their ability to prepare music and solve musical challenges.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue applying these resources as we prepare our current music and build toward upcoming performances. Students will continue working on tone quality, intonation, rhythm, articulation, and ensemble skills while using the materials to support their individual practice. Most importantly, we are working toward creating independent musicians who understand how to identify areas for improvement and use the resources available to them to become better performers. 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Having appropriate storage is especially important because it allows students to safely keep their artwork throughout the different stages of the ceramics process without worrying about projects being damaged or lost.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also allowed students to experiment with other forms of art beyond traditional drawing and painting. Students have created paintings while exploring different techniques, colors, and compositions, as well as handmade books using bookbinding methods. Donations to my art classroom continue to give students access to materials and experiences that help them grow as artists and discover new ways to express themselves. It also provides the necessary materials to get us through the year that we otherwise would not have access to.","fullyFundedDate":1758816306138,"projectUrl":"project/all-the-art-mediums/9731849/","projectTitle":"All the Art Mediums","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGarry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10000297_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753982811076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10000297"},{"teacherId":10000297,"projectId":9471731,"letterContent":"Donations to our art classroom made a meaningful difference in what our students were able to create and share with our school community. With these materials, students had the opportunity to explore a variety of artistic processes and create artwork that could be sold at our Christmas Art Sale. They also helped in making promotional materials for the sale, such as posters. Students created watercolor paintings, handmade keychains, stickers, cyanotypes, and many other unique art pieces. Having access to these materials allowed students to experiment with different mediums while creating artwork that reflected their own individual creativity. \r\n\r\nThe Christmas Art Sale also gave students a valuable opportunity to see their artwork have a purpose beyond the classroom. They were able to experience what it is like to create products, prepare artwork for sale, and share their work with families, teachers, and members of the school community. The donations helped make these experiences possible by providing all of the necessary materials that we needed to put this event on. \r\n\r\nMost importantly, these donations helped students see themselves as artists and understand that their creativity has value. For many students, it is hard to see the potential that their art has. 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As I opened the packages my students were very interested in what was in them and they kept planning projects they wanted to start after seeing what was in the packages. From the start this project has been beneficial for my students creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1762570190106,"projectUrl":"project/felting-our-hearts-out/9789463/","projectTitle":"Felting Our Hearts Out","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Van Horn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4970650_orig.jpg?crop=673,673,x94,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644506113204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4970650"},{"teacherId":9779294,"projectId":10092781,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating books to my classroom. You made it so every student could have a book to take home and read, so students aren't reading on their computers. \r\nThese students graduated having read the impactful story inspired by Margaret Garner, written by one of the most innovative and thoughtful writers of the last century, Toni Morrison. This allowed us to discuss subjects through different lenses, seeing the complexity of motherhood and love for the enslaved. \r\nBecause if you students left high school having read college level writing, reading, and discussion. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1771007286610,"projectUrl":"project/copies-of-beloved-for-ap-lit/10092781/","projectTitle":"Copies of Beloved for AP Lit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hittle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9779294_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747521832215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/charlie-hittle"},{"teacherId":8012931,"projectId":9985664,"letterContent":"because of you, our students are very excited about the future of our program. The new pearl mallet station and Alesis Keytar will massively impact our program, allowing access to 1,000's of sounds to incorporate into our classes and performances. Our program has grown tremendously in the past 5 years, placing in the top 10 at our state concert assessment two years in a row. This equipment will serve our school and community for many years to come. 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Students selected pieces they were proud of, prepared them for display, and worked through the process of pricing, labeling, and arranging their artwork in a professional way. \r\nThank you again for your support—this experience has made a lasting impact on how my students view themselves as artists and what they believe is possible with their work.","fullyFundedDate":1756837614674,"projectUrl":"project/marketing-and-selling-artwork/9656345/","projectTitle":"Marketing and Selling Artwork","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Swaty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4984360_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x745,y735&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727964123031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4984360"},{"teacherId":4984360,"projectId":8906299,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new camera lucidas to strengthen observational drawing and explore mixed media in a really engaging way. 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