{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Francis Polytechnic High School","outOfStateSupporters":18.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1151927,"projectId":9632746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, I have been able to use instructional strategies and materials that have made a meaningful difference in student learning and engagement.\r\n\r\nI love using clipboards because they allow students to work collaboratively in groups while moving around the room or working on vertical whiteboards. Since using this strategy, student conversations have improved tremendously—academic vocabulary is stronger, discussions are richer, and much of the learning is coming from students explaining their thinking to one another rather than just listening to me.\r\n\r\nThe animal erasers have been a huge hit with students! I use them as prizes during academic competitions such as Jeopardy, Kahoot, and Trashketball, where students compete to solve problems. These small rewards go a long way in encouraging students to participate, take risks, and have fun while learning.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard markers have also made a big difference. The markers provided by the school are very thick, which makes it difficult for students to write clearly or fit an entire problem on their individual whiteboards. Having thinner markers—and multiple colors—has helped tremendously. Students were genuinely excited to see classmates using blue or other colors instead of only black, and it has improved both organization and engagement.\r\n\r\nFinally, having my own copy paper and toner has been incredibly helpful. I print a lot of guided or fill-in notes—where some information is provided and students actively complete the rest—which supports student focus and understanding. Being able to consistently provide these materials has had a direct impact on student learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and our classroom. Your generosity truly helps create an environment where students feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1762265334938,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-keep-learning-active-and-fun/9632746/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Keep Learning Active and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1151927_orig.jpg?crop=104,104,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741302245555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1151927"},{"teacherId":9478763,"projectId":9733479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom project. Because of you, my students now have essential lab supplies such as gloves and paper towels, as well as scientific calculators that they use daily in chemistry class.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a meaningful impact. With proper safety equipment readily available, students are able to participate more confidently in hands-on laboratory investigations, focusing on the science rather than worrying about limited resources. The calculators have also been invaluable, allowing students to accurately analyze data, perform calculations, and fully engage in problem-solving during lessons and labs.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a safer, more equitable, and more engaging learning environment for my students. Thank you for investing in their education and helping them experience science as it's meant to be—active, challenging, and empowering.","fullyFundedDate":1758734043939,"projectUrl":"project/chemistry-supplies/9733479/","projectTitle":"Chemistry Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9478763_orig.jpg?crop=923,923,x478,y340&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729626322861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9478763"},{"teacherId":1173497,"projectId":9904311,"letterContent":"Thank you for the additional materials to continue our garden planting with more seeds and plants. We also appreciate the printer ink for printing our worksheets and projects. This is continuing the beautification of our outdoor classroom area while learning about math and working as a community.\r\n\r\nStudents are learning about sustainability and ecology and environment and how math plays into research and development. They are also learning how math in terms of data and analysis is applied in real life. We appreciate the calculators.\r\n\r\nOnce again thanks for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1764418700626,"projectUrl":"project/watch-us-grow-more/9904311/","projectTitle":"Watch Us Grow More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Erne-Webber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1173497_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597112095436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monica-erne-webber"},{"teacherId":10240125,"projectId":9678998,"letterContent":"Being a high school student can feel like a rollercoaster at times. Many of our students struggle with food insecurity and truly need the support of donors like you. Your continued generosity not only meets their basic needs but also provides hope, encouragement, and the motivation to keep working toward their goals. The impact of knowing someone cares, gives our students the confidence to persevere through challenges.\r\n\r\nI am deeply appreciative of every donation. Thanks to your kindness, I have been able to provide not only food but also vital mental health resources. The addition of comforting items, like weighted stuffed animals, has made a meaningful difference for my students, especially on difficult days. Students have expressed that they feel my office is a safe and nurturing place to turn. When their mental health is supported, students are better able to focus, participate in class, and attend school. \r\n\r\nWhen students feel safe, nourished, and cared for, their motivation improves because they know that school is a home away from home. The impact of your ongoing support is visible every day in the pure joy and happiness of our students. While they may not always show emotions outwardly, as you can see from the pictures, your generosity has given them the chance to truly be kids and to succeed. Thank you for making such a powerful difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1758796012405,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-essentials-for-homeless-teen/9678998/","projectTitle":"High School Essentials for Homeless Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Singh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240125"},{"teacherId":7387781,"projectId":9548311,"letterContent":"The Cricut cutting machine and all the supplies have helped students create drama club stickers. Students have learned have learned to use the machine and they have started to design their own decals, vinyl sticks to support their work! \r\nThe Cricut machine has many uses and when the students saw the machine they were excited to learn about all the ways to use it.\r\nThrough our drama programs students are able to access their artistic expression including design . 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Students have had the opportunity to explore math as it is used in real life situations such as how to determine the number of bags of soil and volume needed to plant along with converting measurements while purchasing. \r\n\r\nThey were also able to use percentages and stats and graphs to explore growth and costs. Once students estimated in real life and then on paper as formulas, they said it would have been better to do the math first instead of estimating. This experiment helped them realize that working on solving a problem first is actually easier and more economical than guessing. Sometimes learning the hard way is more memorable and will be something that sticks with them.\r\n\r\nOnce again, we appreciate the tools and the ongoing learning experience that also has the added bonus of making it beautiful outside.","fullyFundedDate":1761921066668,"projectUrl":"project/watch-us-grow/9823880/","projectTitle":"Watch Us Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Erne-Webber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1173497_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597112095436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monica-erne-webber"},{"teacherId":4840495,"projectId":9923565,"letterContent":"Learning Essentials are just that---essential items for a classroom to keep running smoothly, with minimal interruptions. Thank you, donors, for the huge box of tissues and Lysol wipes! Cold and flu season is upon us, so anything that can help sanitize room 213 is a welcomed item. We will see how long the 12 boxes of tissue last into winter, but it is a start. \r\n\r\nPoetry Club will continue to hold after school meetings. To entice students to join, I can provide them snacks to fuel their creativity. The color pencils will help with this as well, since the students are in a poster-making mood. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764723822813,"projectUrl":"project/learning-essentials/9923565/","projectTitle":"Learning Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hohmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4840495_orig.jpg?crop=1930,1930,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684885277185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4840495"},{"teacherId":9478763,"projectId":9632527,"letterContent":"The Relaxation Station has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom community. With the new chair and humidifier/diffuser set up in a quiet corner, students now have a calming space to take short mindfulness breaks, refocus during long 90-minute periods, or simply regulate their emotions before returning to work. One moment that stood out was during a review session—after a stressful morning, a student quietly sat in the chair for a few minutes, took a few deep breaths, and then told me, \"I really needed that. Now I can concentrate.\" It was a perfect reminder of why this project matters.","fullyFundedDate":1755915025239,"projectUrl":"project/relaxation-station/9632527/","projectTitle":"Relaxation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9478763_orig.jpg?crop=923,923,x478,y340&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729626322861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9478763"},{"teacherId":29345,"projectId":9892203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to this project providing food for unhoused students. Unfortunately a lot of students come to school hungry, only eat at school, and don't have food once they get home. Thankfully we now have filling items like Chef Boyardee, Cup O Noodles, and peanut butter crackers that students can take home or eat at school when necessary. It is a very difficult time for many students in our community and we are very thankful for you, and the ability to offer them something to fill their stomachs. Happy holidays to you and yours.","fullyFundedDate":1763490185981,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-unhoused-students/9892203/","projectTitle":"Food for Unhoused Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp29345_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450630088311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmjohnson"},{"teacherId":1461823,"projectId":9603168,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. We have received the supplies, and our students are already using them every day in a variety of meaningful and engaging ways. Your support has made an immediate impact on both our learning environment and our students' enthusiasm for participating in classroom activities. The new materials have helped transform our space into one that is more creative, inviting, and supportive of our students' diverse learning needs.\r\n\r\nOur students, who benefit from hands-on, visual, and sensory-based learning experiences, have especially enjoyed the creative projects made possible by your donations. During the holiday season, they were able to design and create crafts and decorations that they proudly displayed in the classroom. Activities like these not only allow students to express themselves artistically, but also give them valuable opportunities to practice fine motor skills, follow directions, make choices, and experience the joy of completing a project from start to finish.\r\n\r\nThe students are so proud of what they are creating, and their excitement and confidence continue to grow each day. We truly couldn't do this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1758831122583,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-start-the-year-with-confidence-a/9603168/","projectTitle":"Help Us Start the Year with Confidence and Crayons!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1461823_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758129207748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-z-miller"},{"teacherId":8413031,"projectId":9766652,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing hairbrushes and cleaning wipes for our students who are facing difficult circumstances and/or experiencing homelessness in our community. Your kindness helps restore dignity, comfort, and confidence to young people who often carry more than we can see. These simple items make a real difference in their daily lives, showing them that they are cared for and not alone. Thank you again for your donation, we are deeply grateful for your support of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1761233085053,"projectUrl":"project/bright-futures-basic-needs/9766652/","projectTitle":"Bright Futures, Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8413031_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649443657382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lara-rosenberg"},{"teacherId":8413031,"projectId":9738375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our SRLA team. Because of your donations, our runners now have access to the water, Gatorade, and secure storage they need to stay healthy, organized, and motivated throughout the season. Your kindness helps create a safe and supportive environment where our athletes can push themselves, build confidence, and reach goals they never thought possible. We are truly grateful for your belief in our students and for helping make their SRLA experience even stronger. 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