{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"James Monroe High School","outOfStateSupporters":15.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8968505,"projectId":10183467,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our new screen-printing press and supplies. This equipment has helped transform our classroom from a limited DIY printing setup into a more complete, hands-on studio where students can learn the professional screen-printing process.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the press, they were excited to see how much more control and creative potential it offered. They are now designing original graphics, preparing screens, mixing ink colors, registering designs, and printing on items such as T-shirts, tote bags, and posters. Students are especially engaged by the challenge of turning an idea into a finished product they can hold, wear, or share.\r\n\r\nThis project has connected our CTE woodshop pathway with art, graphic design, and entrepreneurship. Students are building technical skills while also practicing careful measurement, problem-solving, collaboration, and design thinking. The press will continue to be used across multiple class periods, allowing more than 120 students each semester to create portfolio-quality work and explore a marketable skilled trade.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to expand the unit by having students develop small print collections or school-related products. They will learn how to create designs for a specific audience, prepare production-ready artwork, and evaluate the quality of their final prints. Thank you for giving our students access to professional-style tools and an opportunity to create work they are genuinely proud of.","fullyFundedDate":1778597293238,"projectUrl":"project/ink-press-create-screen-printing-for/10183467/","projectTitle":"Ink, Press, Create: Screen Printing for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charkhchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968505_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x664,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145900480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chark"},{"teacherId":8968505,"projectId":10285882,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom grow light project! Your generosity is helping students start pepper seeds, propagate tomato plants, and care for a variety of seedlings right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see the growing station come together and have already begun observing germination, monitoring moisture, and learning how light, water, and care affect plant growth. For many, this is a special opportunity to take responsibility for living plants and connect classroom science to a real, hands-on project.\r\n\r\nAs the plants grow, students will prepare them for transplanting into our raised garden beds, completing the journey from seed to harvest. Thank you for helping us create a living classroom laboratory where curiosity, responsibility, and learning can grow together!","fullyFundedDate":1778689248554,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-growing-plants-and-skills/10285882/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas: Growing Plants and Skills in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charkhchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968505_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x664,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145900480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chark"},{"teacherId":9728263,"projectId":8736787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! My students had such a positive experience caring for the caterpillars, observing them grow, and releasing the butterflies in our community garden. Not only did students collect quantitative and qualitative data, but students also explored the role of pollinators in urban areas where green spaces are few. We looked at a need in our community and designed a space where we can grow native plants and support local wildlife. We look forward to conducting more hands-on experiments. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733495197558,"projectUrl":"project/california-native-garden-and-pollinators/8736787/","projectTitle":"California Native Garden and Pollinators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9728263_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787152634716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9728263"},{"teacherId":1555606,"projectId":10285601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to provide these materials for our students. We appreciate allowing our students to benefit by using these materials and creating items to promote a positive school culture and build our school community. The students are looking forward to getting to work as soon as possible!\r\n\r\nOur students use the materials to build our community by promoting leadership and getting more students involved. By receiving these materials, our students feel energized to create new activities, foster community, and bring our students together.","fullyFundedDate":1782316007350,"projectUrl":"project/calm-spaces-for-vikings/10285601/","projectTitle":"Calm Spaces for Vikings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507748552898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bolden"},{"teacherId":10427671,"projectId":10080807,"letterContent":"Last year, the snacks provided through DonorsChoose made a meaningful difference in the lives of many Monroe students. Throughout the school year, students would often come to me in the morning or during the day looking for a snack, whether they had skipped breakfast, were feeling hungry between meals, or simply needed a small boost to get through a challenging day. Having snacks readily available helped students feel supported, cared for, and valued. Something as simple as a granola bar, chips, or a sweet treat often brought a smile to a student's face and helped them return to class in a better mood and more prepared to learn.\r\n\r\nMany students looked forward to stopping by for a snack, especially on days when they were struggling emotionally, academically, or socially. For some, these treats became a source of comfort and encouragement, reminding them that there were people who cared about their well-being. Students frequently expressed their appreciation, not only for the snacks themselves but also for the kindness behind them. Several were touched by the fact that people they would likely never meet chose to support them through online donations. Knowing that strangers cared enough to invest in their success and happiness made a lasting impression on many of our students.\r\n\r\nWords cannot fully express how grateful I am to DonorsChoose and the generous donors who made this project possible. While snacks may seem like a small thing, it is often the little things that have the greatest impact. These donations helped create moments of connection, comfort, and joy for students who needed them most. The support provided through this project helped our students feel seen, appreciated, and special, and for that, we are incredibly thankful. On behalf of our Monroe students, thank you for your generosity, compassion, and commitment to making a positive difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1772550527987,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-snacks-to-support-student/10080807/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds: Snacks to Support Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427671"},{"teacherId":9713258,"projectId":10258338,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of Buddha Boards and magnetic fidget toys. Your support has provided valuable tools that encourage relaxation, focus, creativity, and stress relief. These items have already made a meaningful impact, offering individuals a positive and engaging way to practice mindfulness, self-regulation, and concentration throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe Buddha Boards create opportunities for calm reflection and artistic expression, while the magnetic fidget toys provide a helpful outlet for managing stress and maintaining attention. Together, these resources support emotional well-being and create a more welcoming and supportive environment for everyone who uses them. Your thoughtfulness and commitment to helping others is truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Donations like yours make a tangible difference, and we are grateful for the time, care, and resources you have invested in our community. Your support helps create opportunities for growth, wellness, and success, and we deeply appreciate your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1779839449579,"projectUrl":"project/peace-in-the-process-relaxation-for-the/10258338/","projectTitle":"Peace in the Process: Relaxation for the Final Stretch","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9713258_orig.jpg?crop=647,647,x52,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725560738122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrlopez-counselor"},{"teacherId":1335267,"projectId":10076073,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of classroom supplies. Your support has made a tremendous difference for my students and our classroom community. The pencils have ensured that every student is prepared to participate fully in class each day, while the toner and paper have allowed me to print both planned assignments and responsive materials that address misconceptions and learning gaps in real time. These resources have been especially meaningful for my underserved students, helping remove barriers and creating greater access to learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nThe colored paper has also allowed me to be more intentional and creative in my instruction. I can differentiate worksheets and assignments based on students' individual learning needs, helping provide targeted support and enrichment when needed. My students have also used these materials to create foldable graphic organizers that serve as personalized references for vocabulary, definitions, worked examples, and problem-solving strategies. Because of your generosity, I am able to create a more engaging, supportive, and student-centered math classroom. Thank you again for your kindness and investment in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1776137252993,"projectUrl":"project/the-formula-for-learning-classroom-supp/10076073/","projectTitle":"The Formula for Learning: Classroom Supplies That Count","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexsclassroom"},{"teacherId":1335267,"projectId":10075974,"letterContent":"It has been a few weeks now with the supplies you graciously donated. Using online resources to differentiate instruction has never been easier. More students are able to use their own chromebooks thanks to the extra chargers I was able to purchase. For my students who don't have chromebooks, all of them are now able to borrow the laptops. With this technology, all of my students now have access to the online materials and more are completing and submitting assignments.\r\n\r\nI have also been able to create small group stations and rotate students through different stations. The laptops stay at one station to demonstrate a certain aspect of the topic we are learning (i.e. on Desmos.com). Students get to visit the station and do the assigned work on the laptops as part of a larger lesson.\r\n\r\nSince the original chromebooks were no longer in stock, I had money left over after purchasing the laptops to buy a charging station and extra Apple lightning cables. This has helped me out so much because the students are appreciative of being able to charge their phones and I am happy that their phones are on my desk and away from them during class!\r\n\r\nThe technology that I have been able to purchase thanks to your donation is literally giving every one of my student access to the wide array of online supplemental materials to enrich their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776137253194,"projectUrl":"project/powering-participation-in-our-math-class/10075974/","projectTitle":"Powering Participation in Our Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexsclassroom"},{"teacherId":9693087,"projectId":10079288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project. The students at James Monroe high school were able to celebrate the 150th day of school with fun activities and prizes during lunchtime at the quad.\r\n\r\nStudents lined up to pledge that they will stay in the game and attend to the end. Students with excellet attendance received a mini emojil keychain and everyone who cam that day got to enjoy snacks while they watched a soccer match between their classmates. This was a fun way to celebrate being in school for 150 days.\r\n\r\nThis event could've not happened with all of your contributions. The students the staff and I thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1772550375388,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-to-see-you-here/10079288/","projectTitle":"We Want to See You Here!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693087_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724256017779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693087"},{"teacherId":8968505,"projectId":10015819,"letterContent":"The new toner has kept our color printer running, which has made a huge difference in how students experience their own work. Instead of only seeing their projects on a screen, they can now print full-color posters, digital art, photography layouts, and portfolio pages and immediately spot what's working in their composition, contrast, and text placement. Being able to hold a finished, high-quality print in their hands has helped them take more pride in revising and polishing their designs, and has turned our classroom walls into a rotating gallery of student-created work.\r\n\r\nStudents were genuinely excited when they realized we could print in full color again—several asked right away, \"Can I finally print my poster?\" and \"Does this mean we can finish our portfolios?\" Some of the students who are quieter during class discussions have especially connected with this technology; they may not always speak up, but they spend extra time adjusting their layouts and colors so their printed pieces look as professional as possible. With reliable toner, they can now prepare display boards for exhibitions, print portfolio pages for presentations and applications, and share their learning with families and the school community in a way that feels real and important to them.","fullyFundedDate":1769177688624,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-student-creativity-to-life-in-f/10015819/","projectTitle":"Bringing Student Creativity to Life in Full Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charkhchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968505_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x664,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145900480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chark"},{"teacherId":8968505,"projectId":10012737,"letterContent":"The Sennelier Artists' Oil Sticks have opened up a completely new way for my students to paint and experiment with color. Instead of only using brushes, they are now able to draw directly with rich, buttery oil color on paper and canvas, then blend and smear with their fingers, rags, and tools to create expressive textures and gradients. One powerful classroom moment was watching a student who normally rushes through assignments slow down and carefully layer warm and cool colors in a sunset piece, then step back and say, \"This actually looks professional.\" The immediacy of drawing and painting at the same time has helped students better understand color mixing, value, and composition in a very hands-on way.\r\n\r\nWhen the oil sticks first came out of the box, students were amazed by the size and vibrancy of each stick and kept saying things like, \"These look like real artist supplies!\" and \"We've never had anything like this.\" Right now, they are using the oil sticks to create expressive portraits and abstract pieces where they focus on mood and movement instead of just outlines. The next steps for this project are to have students choose one piece to refine into a final artwork, add written artist statements about their process and choices, and then display their work in a small classroom or hallway exhibition so they can share their growth as young artists with the school community.","fullyFundedDate":1768420985126,"projectUrl":"project/bold-colors-bold-creators/10012737/","projectTitle":"Bold Colors, Bold Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charkhchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968505_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x664,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145900480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chark"},{"teacherId":8968505,"projectId":9597632,"letterContent":"We're keeping our composting routine very simple so students can do it on their own. Each day, we collect fruit and vegetable scraps after breakfast and lunch and put them in a dedicated compost container instead of the trash.\r\n\r\nStudents then add \"browns\" like dried leaves, sawdust from the woodshop, and shredded paper to balance the food scraps. They lightly mix the pile, check that it's a little damp but not soaking, and make sure the lid is on to keep pests out. 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