{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woodrow Wilson High School","outOfStateSupporters":14.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9818034,"projectId":9680269,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for my students. Your support has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. For many of my students, having access to a quick snack helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn—especially on long days or during challenging lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, students are more engaged and better able to participate in class activities without the distraction of hunger. Something as simple as a snack can change a student's day, and your kindness is helping create a more supportive and welcoming learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and investment in our students' well-being. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1763068664866,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-learning/9680269/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kassir","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9818034_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y459&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756660849528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818034"},{"teacherId":2603467,"projectId":9883046,"letterContent":"The Hunger Games is an exciting book for students to read. Initially, many are reluctant to read a long book, but once we dive in, students are eager to read more. During this time, I like to make our class times more enjoyable so I like to pair our reading days with cups of hot cocoa. They get so excited for this!! They can't wait to read near the window with a friend and a cup of hot cocoa. Your generous donation to my classroom will help make my students eager to attend and be diligent in their studies with a warm cup in hand. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1764716574293,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-hot-cocoa-a-book/9883046/","projectTitle":"Cozy hot cocoa & a book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2603467_orig.jpg?crop=781,781,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742922702575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-swain"},{"teacherId":2603467,"projectId":9749222,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous food donation to our classroom. Your kindness brought not only nourishment but also a sense of care that truly made a difference in our day.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled and deeply appreciative. It's amazing how something as simple as sharing food can create such a positive and supportive environment—your contribution helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' well-being and for reminding them that there are people who care about their success and happiness.","fullyFundedDate":1762267635717,"projectUrl":"project/home-sweet-classroom/9749222/","projectTitle":"Home Sweet Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2603467_orig.jpg?crop=781,781,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742922702575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-swain"},{"teacherId":9818034,"projectId":9668899,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our anatomy class. Your contribution has had a remarkable impact on our learning environment, and I want to take a moment to share how it has helped enrich our classroom experience.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, we were able to purchase a set of high-quality colored chalk markers. These markers have truly transformed the way we approach our lessons. In a subject like anatomy, where details and organization are crucial, having a vibrant, visual aid is invaluable. Before the markers, we often struggled to clearly differentiate between various anatomical structures when drawing them on the board. The traditional black-and-white approach sometimes made it hard to distinguish between muscles, bones, arteries, and nerves, which slowed down our understanding. Now, with the colored chalk markers, we can use distinct colors for different systems, such as blue for veins, red for arteries, and yellow for muscles, which makes the relationships between these structures much clearer. It's a simple change, but it has had a profound effect on how we engage with the material.\r\n\r\nThe markers have also fostered a more interactive learning environment. Instead of passively watching the instructor, students are now able to participate actively by using the markers themselves to label diagrams or draw out concepts. This hands-on involvement has deepened our understanding of complex topics like the circulatory system, muscle contractions, and nerve pathways. The vibrant colors have made these concepts come to life, and students feel more motivated to engage with the material. Whether it's a student outlining the path of blood flow or another demonstrating muscle fiber arrangement, the colored markers have allowed us to interact with the content in ways that are both educational and fun.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the use of these markers has benefited students with different learning styles. Visual learners are able to better grasp intricate details through the color-coding, while kinesthetic learners benefit from the opportunity to get up and actively participate in diagramming on the board. Auditory learners, too, have been engaged in the discussion around these colorful diagrams, which has made class more dynamic and collaborative. Your donation has provided tools that cater to every type of learner, helping each student to better absorb and retain the material.\r\n\r\nIn short, your generous donation has made a tangible difference in the quality of our anatomy class. The colored chalk markers have not only enhanced the way we study complex concepts but have also brought a fresh, dynamic energy to our lessons. We are incredibly grateful for your support, which has directly contributed to a more engaging, interactive, and inclusive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your contribution has made a lasting impact on our educational experience, and we are truly appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1757541116169,"projectUrl":"project/bring-our-lessons-to-life-help-us-color/9668899/","projectTitle":"Bring Our Lessons to Life: Help Us Color Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kassir","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9818034_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y459&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756660849528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818034"},{"teacherId":10090891,"projectId":9690154,"letterContent":"It was a success! Today I was able to annotate and do a lab for AP Physics 1, where the students build catapults out of popsicle sticks and launch marshmallows across the room. The digital pen help me quickly write out the guided notes / instructions for the students to follow along and calculate their velocities. On the same day, I was able to transition to Biology, where we did two labs. Making candy model of DNA and extract DNA from real strawberries. Again, the digital pen really helped me erase previous classes notes in seconds, and write out the guided notes with my 9th graders. The most important part with using this specific Microsoft surface slim pen 2 is the ability to natively cut/copy/paste for one note. The students are most happy that we got to do more hands on activity because the digital pen helps me save time. Therefore, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1759282757675,"projectUrl":"project/one-magic-pen-for-my-one-magical-science/9690154/","projectTitle":"One Magic Pen for My One Magical Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10090891_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x1000,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757116244387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10090891"},{"teacherId":7039926,"projectId":9383298,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project, \"Homecoming Offers Students an Exploration of Identity, History, and Resilience\". We have received our books and have set them aside for our third quarter unit which explores literature of Civil Rights. Although my students have not been able to read the book yet, they will get a chance to read it beginning in February of next year.\r\n\r\nThese books were added to my Lit Circle workshop. What that means is students will get an opportunity to choose one book from a group of five books on offer. Students who select Homecoming, will trace the historical roots of Civil Rights struggles via the descendants of one Ghanaian family who were separated by colonial slavery. \r\n\r\nWorking in small, collaborative groups, it is my hope that the students who experience this particular book will both understand and empathize with the struggles of the African American community and the negative contribution of systemic racism throughout our shared history. \r\n\r\nWe are truly thankful for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1748536430216,"projectUrl":"project/homecoming-offers-students-an-exploratio/9383298/","projectTitle":"Homecoming Offers Students an Exploration of Identity, History, and Resilience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Combs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7039926_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x360,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684783897457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/realmscombs"},{"teacherId":1398140,"projectId":9380653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and helping me gather the last odds and ends to make my classroom feel complete. Stocking a classroom is truly like running a second home, and for many of my students, it is a second home. With your support, I've been able to add the final touches—games, Legos, stickers, a sewing/emergency kit, and other activities—that make our classroom not only a place to learn, but also a place to feel safe, supported, and connected.\r\n\r\nAlready, these resources are making a difference. Students have used the games and Legos to relax and build friendships during downtime, while the sewing kit has come in handy for quick fixes that ease stress in the middle of the day. Even the small touches, like stickers and activities for celebrations, have helped us mark milestones and bring joy into the room. These moments of fun and connection are just as important as the academic lessons, because they build the trust and sense of community that allow learning to flourish.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom feel more inviting, supportive, and whole. Thank you for helping me create a space where students can not only grow academically, but also feel cared for, celebrated, and at home.","fullyFundedDate":1748660374952,"projectUrl":"project/organization-joy-and-helpfulness/9380653/","projectTitle":"Organization, Joy, and Helpfulness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398140_orig.png?crop=1137,1137,x590,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1586919340998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hally-saini"},{"teacherId":1398140,"projectId":9380656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of art supplies for our classroom. As students in the arts pathway, my students thrive when given the tools to create, and your support has made that possible in such an exciting way. When the new supplies arrived, their faces lit up with joy and curiosity—they couldn't wait to dive in and start experimenting. Having new and unused pens, paints, pencils, paper, and drawing materials immediately sparked ideas, and the room quickly filled with creative energy. Even as a teenager, there is something exciting about opening a fresh pack of crayons for the first time.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using the materials in a project where students created classroom norms posters and voted for the poster to represent their class. These supplies are helping students take their projects to the next level by combining their words with art.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students both inspiration and opportunity. With each new project, they continue to discover more about themselves and their creativity, and I am excited to see how their artistic voices grow along with their writing abilities. Thank you for investing in their passion and making such a powerful impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1748496683048,"projectUrl":"project/new-art-materials-to-help-inspire-creati/9380656/","projectTitle":"New Art Materials to Help Inspire Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398140_orig.png?crop=1137,1137,x590,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1586919340998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hally-saini"},{"teacherId":1398140,"projectId":9361215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books for our classroom library. These texts, which highlight diverse cultures and perspectives, have already made a meaningful difference for my students. They are not only reading more often, but also engaging in deeper conversations about identity, empathy, and community. Through these stories, we are practicing important reading skills such as making text-to-self and text-to-world connections, identifying themes, and analyzing characters' choices across different cultural contexts.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading has become something my students look forward to. Many are eager to share what they've discovered in their new books, and I often see them recommending titles to one another. One student, who was previously very shy, now gets animated when discussing a story that reflects her own cultural heritage. Another has discovered a favorite author for the very first time and is excited to read every book by them. These moments are building not just stronger readers, but also a stronger community of learners who feel seen and valued.\r\n\r\nYour support has opened the door to new voices, new worlds, and new opportunities for my students. Thank you for giving them the gift of stories that reflect both who they are and who they can become","fullyFundedDate":1748344738159,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9361215/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1398140_orig.png?crop=1137,1137,x590,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1586919340998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hally-saini"},{"teacherId":2603467,"projectId":9331832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support to my classroom of 175 students. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in funding new books for our classroom. Your kindness has put exciting and engaging translated Shakespearean text directly into the hands of young readers who are eager to be able to see side-by-side modern translations of the text so they can compare text and be quick to understand and remain engaged. \r\n\r\nFor many of my students, opening a brand-new book feels special and motivating—it shows them that their education matters and that people believe in their potential. Thanks to you for being apart of a lifelong love of reading for many.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a real and lasting impact. We are so grateful for your investment in my students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1752517530550,"projectUrl":"project/a-plague-o-my-old-books/9331832/","projectTitle":"A Plague O' My Old Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2603467_orig.jpg?crop=781,781,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742922702575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-swain"},{"teacherId":10090891,"projectId":9515237,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to seamlessly using technology in the classroom to display example problems. It makes a huge difference to be able to display pdf versions of their worksheet and be able to write and erase on it easily. Even much better for organization when switching between 6 different periods. It is really hard being a teacher to keep a crate full of papers for all 6 classes, but not anymore as I keep it digital now.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755747786997,"projectUrl":"project/portable-laptop-in-the-classroom/9515237/","projectTitle":"Portable Laptop in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10090891_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x1000,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757116244387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10090891"},{"teacherId":4375768,"projectId":9249977,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donations from DonorsChoose.org, I was able to provide snacks and drinks for my students during AP exam days. These long and high-pressure testing sessions require sustained focus, and having snacks available helped keep students energized, comfortable, and focused throughout the exams. 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