{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waukegan High School - Washington","outOfStateSupporters":33.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9408170,"projectId":9482540,"letterContent":"As the first quarter of the school year comes to a close, I am grateful for the relationships I have developed with my students and the work that we have completed together. The binders that each student received have allowed them to store all their hard work and keep track of their readings.\r\n\r\nI had the students complete a study guide for our upcoming unit test and several students commented, \"I didn't realize how must work I had actually completed.\" I look forward to the day in March when I can ask them to go back into their binders to find the short story \"The Eclipse\" and have them connect this story to our analysis of the book \"Stamped.\"\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your contribution to my students. We have our countdown to graduation on the board... today, it is 216 days.","fullyFundedDate":1753553299255,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics-finding-our-voices/9482540/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics - Finding Our Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9408170_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702313275215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9408170"},{"teacherId":9324433,"projectId":8970137,"letterContent":"An iPad in the classroom can significantly enhance math instruction and student engagement. It allows for the integration of interactive apps and visual tools that help students better understand complex concepts like fractions, geometry, and equations. With access to personalized learning platforms, students can work at their own pace, receive instant feedback, and build confidence in their skills. For students who struggle with traditional methods, the iPad provides alternative ways to explore math—through videos, manipulatives, and games—which helps make learning both effective and fun. It also supports differentiated instruction, making it easier to meet diverse learning needs in a single classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1733253770342,"projectUrl":"project/math-on-the-go-using-ipads-to-boost-pro/8970137/","projectTitle":"Math on the Go: Using iPads to Boost Problem-Solving Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Canete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9324433_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756553646754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9324433"},{"teacherId":3984605,"projectId":9213182,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough—seriously, I've tried, and there just aren't enough words (which is ironic, since now we have lessons for books full of them!). Because of your amazing generosity, my students now have stories to get lost in, characters to connect with, and reasons to say, \"Can we read more today?\"\r\n\r\nYou didn't just donate lessons for novels—you gave adventure, escape, laughter, and maybe even a few tears (the good kind). The excitement on their faces when they saw the new books? Pure joy. \r\n\r\nThank you for being the reason my classroom feels a little brighter, a little warmer, and a lot more magical. You've made a real difference—and not just in the lives of my students, but in mine too.\r\n\r\nWith a heart full of gratitude (and a bookshelf full of happiness)","fullyFundedDate":1744316604493,"projectUrl":"project/i-was-just-diagnosed-with-ibs-impulsive/9213182/","projectTitle":"I Was Just Diagnosed With IBS (Impulsive Book-Reading Syndrome)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3984605_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534965284384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3984605"},{"teacherId":9298391,"projectId":8588848,"letterContent":"The \"iPad Donation for Classroom Innovation\" project has greatly enhanced teaching and learning for diverse learners, especially in Mathematics and Personal Finance. With the integration of iPads, I can present lessons using interactive apps, visuals, videos, and real-world simulations that support different learning styles and keep students engaged. Concepts like budgeting, graphing, and algebra are easier to understand when students can explore them using touch-based tools, interactive problem-solving games, and immediate feedback platforms.\r\nAdditionally, iPads play a critical role in supporting IEP development and implementation. Teachers can easily document academic and behavioral progress using specialized apps, helping them create personalized goals and monitor growth more efficiently. The devices also increase accessibility by offering built-in features such as speech-to-text, screen readers, and translation tools—empowering students with disabilities or language barriers to access curriculum more independently. This project promotes equity in learning and enhances the overall effectiveness of special education services in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1735663993138,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-donation-for-a-classroom-innovation/8588848/","projectTitle":"iPad Donation for a Classroom Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lizardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9298391_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702307230920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9298391"},{"teacherId":9298391,"projectId":8615843,"letterContent":"The books that you donated to us greatly impacted on students life. They were more engaged in reading. Help them understand more about their emotions as they navigated the books in our classroom. Based on their experience, this reduces stigma and increases awareness about their mental health. This is really a big help to our diverse learners. \r\nThese books are also useful for teachers to better understand oh students. It also provides an outlet for their feelings and emotions. This is helpful especially to students that have difficulty verbalizing their emotions.\r\nMay you continue to share your blessings and keep on touching the lives of these young people.","fullyFundedDate":1732718812359,"projectUrl":"project/printed-pages-healing-minds/8615843/","projectTitle":"Printed Pages, Healing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lizardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9298391_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702307230920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9298391"},{"teacherId":9404909,"projectId":8848145,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation toward the educational materials and resources. Your support plays a vital role in enhancing the learning experience for our community and is truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we are able to provide essential tools and resources that help foster growth, learning, and success. Your generosity is making a significant difference.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to the positive impact it will continue to have on the lives of those we serve.","fullyFundedDate":1735668575433,"projectUrl":"project/educational-materials-and-resources/8848145/","projectTitle":"Educational Materials and Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores Cotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404909_orig.jpg?crop=626,626,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702057002101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404909"},{"teacherId":9404909,"projectId":8835364,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donations, my English Learner (EL) math students now have the essential supplies they need to succeed in the classroom. With new pencils, notebooks, and other materials, my students are starting the semester feeling more prepared and confident. They were incredibly excited when they first received the supplies – many of them expressed how they finally felt \"ready to learn\" and appreciated having the tools to take notes, organize their thoughts, and complete assignments more efficiently.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students include diving deeper into math concepts like multi-step equations and word problems. We will continue to work on strengthening their problem-solving skills, and I plan to incorporate more hands-on activities and collaborative learning to further build their confidence in math. 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