{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"South High Community School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8777762,"projectId":9677394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing non-fiction books you donated to our library! Our students are always looking for fresh perspectives on history, science, and the world around them, so these are a perfect fit. It is so helpful to have fresh covers and recent titles on the shelves; this keeps them coming back. \r\n\r\nThe students have already started noticing the new additions as we get them ready for the shelves. There is always a bit of a buzz in the library when \"new\" stuff arrives, and your donation helps us add new titles! Every time a student accesses the library for a new books, they are more likely to return for another. \r\n\r\nYour generous donation will have a lasting impact on our school. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1767223078367,"projectUrl":"project/non-fiction-needed/9677394/","projectTitle":"Non-Fiction Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grenon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8777762_orig.png?crop=272,272,x62,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695910072101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8777762"},{"teacherId":8777762,"projectId":9980625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our preschool library corner! Your gift of touch and feel books, along with diverse stories, is wonderful. These books help our youngest students explore the world through their hands and see themselves in the pages. \r\n\r\nIt is so important for every child to feel they belong while they learn to love reading. Your kindness has made our library a much more exciting and inclusive place. These books will be enjoyed by many preschool classes for years to come. We are so grateful for your help in making our school a better place for every student to grow. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1767635651860,"projectUrl":"project/touch-and-feel-books-for-preschoolers/9980625/","projectTitle":"Touch and Feel Books for Preschoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grenon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8777762_orig.png?crop=272,272,x62,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695910072101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8777762"},{"teacherId":8777762,"projectId":9864945,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and faculty, I want to express my gratitude for your generous donation to our school Library. Your support provides more than just books; it provides our students with the dignity of high-quality materials. These replacement copies of classic literature are essential tools that will help our students engage more deeply with stories that have shaped the world.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classic novels feature vibrant, updated covers that are much more appealing to the students. These new books send the message that their education is valuable and that they deserve the very best.\r\n\r\nLiving in a socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhood, our students face many systemic hurdles, but your kindness ensures that access to great literature isn't one of them. These novels will be read, debated, and cherished by hundreds of students for years to come. Thank you for investing in our community, for believing in our students' potential, and for bringing these timeless stories back to life in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767309312890,"projectUrl":"project/desperately-seeking-the-classics/9864945/","projectTitle":"Desperately Seeking the Classics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grenon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8777762_orig.png?crop=272,272,x62,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695910072101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8777762"},{"teacherId":7097955,"projectId":9567083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping stock our classroom snack closet. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference for my students, ensuring they have access to snacks when they need them most. Because of you, our classroom is a more welcoming and supportive place.\r\n\r\nHaving snacks available helps students stay focused, regulated, and ready to learn. When basic needs are met, students are better able to participate, take academic risks, and engage positively with their peers. Your kindness directly supports both their well-being and their success in the classroom.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your willingness to invest in my students and our learning community. Your contribution goes far beyond snacks—it shows care, encouragement, and belief in our students. Thank you for being an important part of their day and their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1755699486392,"projectUrl":"project/snack-support-helping-students-stay-ene/9567083/","projectTitle":"Snack Support: Helping Students Stay Energized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7097955"},{"teacherId":7097955,"projectId":9339690,"letterContent":"I currently teach an AP class with learners across a range of abilities. The technology we use helps all students by giving them consistent, instant ways to organize their thinking. For example, digital graphic organizers let students break down complex texts and concepts into manageable parts, which supports note-taking, synthesis, and review. That structure is especially useful as they prepare for the AP exam in May: students can save, revise, and revisit organizers while studying, which makes their exam preparation more efficient and less stressful.\r\n\r\nWhat students find most exciting about the new product is how quickly it helps them get organized. Instead of spending time formatting or searching through scattered notes, they can focus on understanding and practicing the content. The immediate feedback and easy access to their work also make independent study and collaborative review simpler.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with organizing ideas have warmed most to this technology. For them, the organizers act like a scaffold — they can see connections, label evidence, and outline arguments step by step. That clarity boosts their confidence in class discussions and in written work, and it has translated into stronger performance on practice assessments.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting tools that make a real difference for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1753798242087,"projectUrl":"project/different-roads-lead-to-the-same-castle/9339690/","projectTitle":"Different Roads Lead to the Same Castle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7097955"},{"teacherId":7097955,"projectId":9867471,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your support and the chance to share how much your generosity has meant to our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students have fully utilized the snacks that you generously donated. Having access to snacks throughout the day, without needing to ask, has made a noticeable difference: it helps keep their energy up, improves focus during lessons, and reduces distraction caused by hunger. Several students have told me they feel more able to participate in class discussions and stay engaged during longer activities because they don't have to worry about going hungry.\r\n\r\nA recent classroom moment that stood out was during a late-afternoon group project. Students were collaborating on an assignment and, mid-work, several of them reached for a snack and immediately returned to problem-solving with renewed focus and positive spirits. That small break made the difference between frustrated shutdowns and productive teamwork.\r\n\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for making this possible. Your donations gave more than snacks; they gave our students the stability to learn and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1762526604927,"projectUrl":"project/snack-share-initiative/9867471/","projectTitle":"Snack Share Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7097955"},{"teacherId":4026319,"projectId":9781039,"letterContent":"Having a printer in our class has made a tremendous impact on our students' confidence and sense of achievement. Being able to print their resumes right here allows them to take pride in their work and feel a real sense of accomplishment. When students see a polished, printed resume, it boosts their self-esteem and helps them prepare for their first job opportunities.\r\n\r\nThe availability of a printer makes their resumes more valuable and professional, giving them a competitive edge as they apply for jobs. It also provides a convenient and supportive environment where students can complete this important step without stress or delay.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for this resource and for all of our students. Your support helps us empower them to succeed and step confidently into their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1762267626738,"projectUrl":"project/printer-power-supporting-future-careers/9781039/","projectTitle":"Printer Power: Supporting Future Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4026319_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y609&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729028097047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4026319"},{"teacherId":4325207,"projectId":9611781,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. We've already started using the new materials, and they're having a noticeable impact on our daily routines. The folders and notebooks are helping my ESL students stay organized during writing, grammar, and vocabulary practice. The markers, glue sticks, and scissors have made our interactive notebook work easier and more engaging. Even supplies that often get overlooked like disinfecting wipes, Post-its, and printer toner, have made the classroom run more efficiently and helped my students feel confident and prepared.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far was watching students set up their new notebooks and folders for our next unit. They were comparing colors, sharing markers, and helping each other label sections. For many of my students, having brand-new materials of their own truly meant something. \r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons, these supplies will support our vocabulary development, reading responses, and hands-on language activities throughout the year. My students use their folders and notebooks daily as we build writing skills and expand their academic language. The classroom organization these materials provide also helps them focus more on learning and less on trying to find what they need.\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference. Your support helps create a welcoming, structured, and resource-rich environment where my English learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755722365521,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics-for-esl-success/9611781/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Basics for ESL Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Safford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4325207_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755358557170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-safford"},{"teacherId":10058099,"projectId":9418918,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and thank you again for generously helping to fund my classroom for the year. The materials have been a huge hit with the students. Both my seminar classes as well as my mythology elective have been incredibly appreciative of \"the good markers\". We use the colored pencils every single day, along with the carpet circles. My students absolutely love alternate seating so it's nice to give them the option to spread out in the room. \r\n\r\nThe games have also been a wonderful addition, I have students who are not even on my roster this year coming in and asking to borrow the Crazy 8s deck or Go Fish. It's been wonderful to give the students a variety of activities to lessen the allure of the phones. My students and I are beyond grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my classes are seat to repeat every 10 or so weeks. I'll get to meet the entire freshman grade, and build new relationships with them. Your donation does not only serve my students, your donation is effectively serving the majority of the freshman class. This ensures every student has access to materials that will encourage creativity and academic inspiration.","fullyFundedDate":1750603353483,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-for-incoming-f/9418918/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning for Incoming Freshman","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058099"},{"teacherId":8777762,"projectId":9701197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to create a library collection that is up-to-date, organized and represents the interests and backgrounds of the students that I serve. The importance of a strong library and literacy program in a public high school cannot be overstated. Each time a student accesses the school library, they are more likely to come back seeking support for other reasons. The resources provided by generous donors like you allow us to help our students not only in school but in life. \r\nYour generosity is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1760748198585,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-library-is-a-happy-library/9701197/","projectTitle":"An Organized Library is a Happy Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grenon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8777762_orig.png?crop=272,272,x62,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695910072101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8777762"},{"teacherId":7097955,"projectId":9498606,"letterContent":"We used the funds to provide field hockey sticks and other equipment for students who could not afford their own. Since receiving the equipment, over 150 students have had access to the new gear. A specific moment that stood out was during our very first practice: a group of students who had never held a stick before paired up with more experienced players to learn basic passing and positioning. By the end of the session, you could see their confidence growing — one shy student who had been hesitant to join in was smiling and high-fiving teammates after making their first successful pass.\r\n\r\nIntroducing field hockey as a new skill has done more than teach a sport. It's given students another way to stay active outside of class and to engage in extracurricular activity. Equally important, the lessons we're focusing on — communication, trust, and working toward a shared goal — are strengthening teamwork across grade levels.\r\n\r\nPlease share our deep gratitude with the donors. Their support has opened doors for many students and created a welcoming environment where everyone can participate.","fullyFundedDate":1754345080090,"projectUrl":"project/from-turf-to-triumph/9498606/","projectTitle":"From Turf to Triumph","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7097955"},{"teacherId":10058264,"projectId":9419517,"letterContent":"I am grateful that I was able to purchase these 4 computers for my classroom. I use them on a regular basis. Unfortunately, we have run out of Chromebooks for all the kids for various reasons. That is the reason why I posted my request. I still use paper and pen in my class, but for projects kids need these devices considering the day and age we live in.\r\n\r\nMy ML kids use the computers for translations on a regular basis. It is vital that they have this resource; especially my Level 1 students. Other kids use the computers because they don't have one. I keep them in my class so that kids can participate in what we are doing on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nI would like to thank the organizations that donated to this project. It has certainly made an impact on my class. It has allowed me to ensure that all of my kids are accessing the curriculum. 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