{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilbur Cross High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6936724,"projectId":9774427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward the air purifier for my classroom. Your support directly helps create a healthier, safer, and more comfortable learning environment for my students each day!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students can focus more on learning and less on allergies, dust, and poor air quality. It may seem like a small thing, but it truly makes a big difference in our daily experience together. No more headaches! Yayyyy!\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your kindness and support of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1767132808275,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-easy-air-purifiers-for-a-health/9774427/","projectTitle":"Breathe Easy: Air Purifiers for a Healthy Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6936724_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x252,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621856919582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-s-gsarocks"},{"teacherId":9692731,"projectId":9934690,"letterContent":"It is with gratitude I am sharing how excited my students and I are to receive your generous gift-the air purifier and the filter replacements.\r\nOur school has been experiencing a lot of mold, and now it is the winter season; a lot of students have been getting sick.\r\nWe have just started using the device, but noticing a difference in the way the air feels in the classroom. While I open the windows in the room, this is difficult with the winter being so cold; the air purifier and the science behind it makes us all feel better about being proactive in doing all we can to stay safe and protected. \r\nWhile the district does not have the funding to support a whole replacement of the air conditioning and filtering, air purifiers (with the help of donors like you) make a big difference. \r\nWe are all looking forward to see how the purifier will work long term, and the filters will help us. \r\nThank you so much for helping schools like ours and teachers like myself get funding we need to maintain a healthy and safe environment.","fullyFundedDate":1765539634358,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-air-healthy-minds/9934690/","projectTitle":"Healthy Air, Healthy Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692731_orig.jpg?crop=1016,1016,x0,y307&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726698054134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692731"},{"teacherId":6936724,"projectId":9465616,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students were able to take compassion out of our curriculum and put it directly into action.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, the reaction was immediate and emotional. Many were surprised by how quickly \"small\" items added up to something meaningful. Several students shared that they had never participated in something like this before and felt proud knowing their work would directly help someone else. For students who often struggle to see the relevance of school, this project made learning feel real, purposeful, and human.\r\n\r\nThis project has become a springboard for deeper learning. Students are now reflecting through writing and discussion on empathy, community responsibility, and how individuals can create change. We are connecting this experience to upcoming lessons on narrative writing and social justice texts, asking students to examine how stories, both personal and collective, shape the way we see and treat others.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide supplies. It helped students see themselves as capable of kindness, leadership, and impact. Thank you for giving them that opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1758653977043,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-in-action-winter-care-packag/9465616/","projectTitle":"Compassion in Action: Winter Care Packages for Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6936724_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x252,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621856919582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-s-gsarocks"},{"teacherId":9457186,"projectId":9680328,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. \r\n\r\nWe are already using the translation devices, and they are making a meaningful difference. Students are participating more confidently, sharing their ideas, and engaging more fully in science lessons despite language barriers. They are asking questions, collaborating with peers, and showing their understanding more clearly.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a more inclusive classroom where every student feels heard, valued, and empowered to succeed.\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1757505665535,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-languages-unlocking-potential/9680328/","projectTitle":"Bridging Languages, Unlocking Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maria Soldado Soler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9457186_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748719191556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariasoldado"},{"teacherId":933367,"projectId":9305077,"letterContent":"Our students are thriving with your generous donations. We thank you so much for giving. It makes our focus on learning. \r\n\r\nWe have made so much progress in our algebra class, where I serve as the co teacher for ESL support. My co teacher is just amazing! \r\n\r\nThe students are leaning into learning this year, especially without phones all day long. You help make the magic happen. With these resources, students are up at the board working out math explanations without fear. \r\n\r\nThanks again! You really make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755175803364,"projectUrl":"project/freshman-academy/9305077/","projectTitle":"Freshman Academy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp933367_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706974312017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/933367"},{"teacherId":6559013,"projectId":9882440,"letterContent":"💖 Thank You for Investing in Our Students!\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation and for fully funding our project, \"Mirrors and Windows: A Collection of Culturally Relevant Books\"!\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we will be able to purchase a collection of diverse and inclusive books that will dramatically enrich our classroom library. This project was so important to me because I believe that every one of my students deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories we read, and also to learn about worlds and experiences different from their own.\r\n\r\n📚 The Impact of Your Gift\r\nThe books we are adding will serve as powerful mirrors and windows for our students. This new collection will:\r\n\r\nBoost Engagement: Students will be more excited about reading when they can find characters and stories that resonate with their lives and interests.\r\n\r\nFoster Empathy: By reading diverse perspectives, students will develop a greater understanding and empathy for their classmates and the wider world.\r\n\r\nPromote Inclusivity: We are building a classroom environment where all backgrounds, cultures, and identities are celebrated and valued.\r\n\r\nI can already envision the excitement on their faces when they explore this new shelf of books. We will be integrating these texts into our lessons immediately, and they will be a cornerstone of our independent reading time for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in my students and for being a part of their educational journey. Your kindness has made a lasting, positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762787619437,"projectUrl":"project/mirrors-and-windows-a-collection-of-cul/9882440/","projectTitle":"Mirrors and Windows: A Collection of Culturally Relevant Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6559013_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563991646970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6559013"},{"teacherId":1233651,"projectId":9842927,"letterContent":"My amazing students work hard every day. They are eager to learn and come to school ready to work. However, they are in need of some new materials to help enhance their experience. Please help my students receive materials to allow them to participate in gym.\r\n\r\nThe students will be able to use an portable soccer nets in order to create a small group soccer set up with brightly colored soccer balls to enjoy a safe area to play soccer.\r\nHaving these items will allow children with sight loss to participate in gym class. \r\n\r\nThese modified material will help the students feel confident and safe while enjoying gym.","fullyFundedDate":1761940787870,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-for-the-visually-impaired/9842927/","projectTitle":"Soccer for the Visually Impaired","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiappetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1233651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653516532647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jchiappetta"},{"teacherId":2838261,"projectId":9161105,"letterContent":"I am so very thankful for the contributions for the Lights Up Drama Club dressing/storage rooms. I received two shelving units and some CLEAR bins. The organizing is always ongoing, but we have managed to purge some stuff and organize some useful things.\r\n\r\nI LOVE the clear bins! That way, there is no need for a label of any kind. We can actually quickly see what is in the bin just by looking at it. It's pretty great. This allows for students to access costumes and props easily so that they can be more involved in the process. In the past, I was the only one who knew where things lived! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. It will absolutely make an impact on student access to materials. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1752586376855,"projectUrl":"project/wilbur-cross-drama-club-gets-organized/9161105/","projectTitle":"Wilbur Cross Drama Club Gets Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bazinet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2838261_orig.jpg?crop=1900,1900,x585,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743685307939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2838261"},{"teacherId":1233651,"projectId":9830790,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donation to our students with visual impairment. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful donors like you. We love having our projects fully funded! \r\n\r\nThis new desk allows the student to utilize his laptop, braillewriter and CCTV in a organized manner. There is room for all the supplies he needs on a daily basis. The drawers are great from keeping clutter to a minimum. This new setup is truly awesome! \r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and generosity. We are thrilled you chose to donate to us.","fullyFundedDate":1760707450789,"projectUrl":"project/student-work-station/9830790/","projectTitle":"Student Work Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiappetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1233651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653516532647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jchiappetta"},{"teacherId":1233651,"projectId":9765656,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donation to our students with visual impairment. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful donors like you. We love having our projects fully funded! \r\n\r\nWe are so happy to have the new document camera for use in the classroom. The document camera allows the teacher to display books or materials on the large screen, giving better access to the curriculum for students with visual impairments. \r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and generosity. We are thrilled you chose to donate to us.","fullyFundedDate":1759542639033,"projectUrl":"project/enhanced-vision/9765656/","projectTitle":"Enhanced Vision","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiappetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1233651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653516532647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jchiappetta"},{"teacherId":1233651,"projectId":9704212,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donation to our students with visual impairment. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful donors like you. We love having our projects fully funded! \r\n\r\nWe are so happy to have the new jelly fish tanks. They were easy to set up and are portable for use within the classroom. They are cheerful and bright and the students enjoy looking at them. The new tanks allow students much needed sensory breaks throughout their day.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and generosity. We are thrilled you chose to donate to us.","fullyFundedDate":1758797201459,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-breaks/9704212/","projectTitle":"Sensory Breaks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiappetta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1233651_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653516532647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jchiappetta"},{"teacherId":1233651,"projectId":9656870,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donation to our students with visual impairment. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful donors like you. We love having our projects fully funded! \r\n\r\nWe are thrilled to have a new portable projector screen to utilize in different environments to allow access to the curriculum. Having a portable projector screen allows staff to use it when better distance viewing is needed for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and generosity. 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