{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Concord High School","outOfStateSupporters":14.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7613130,"projectId":9862511,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed! The basic supplies you provided — including food, chargers, staplers, and other essentials — have made an incredible difference in both our daily routines and the overall learning environment.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to stay focused and energized throughout the day with snacks available when they need them. Having chargers in the classroom has eliminated a frequent stressor — dead devices during research or writing activities — so students can stay engaged and complete their work without interruption. Something as simple as having enough staplers has made group projects smoother and helped students take pride in keeping their work neat and organized.","fullyFundedDate":1761835297987,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-supplies/9862511/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yahya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7613130_orig.jpg?crop=694,694,x131,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632700667102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7613130"},{"teacherId":10095971,"projectId":9504961,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the generous donation to our project. The resources had helped kicked off a six week five session SEL group workshop geared toward 9th graders. The workshops are for the students who are facing challenges with transitioning from middle school to high school. The first meet and greet was held just last week and the students appeared eager to use the resources provided and the group leaders anticipate teaching the students from the books that were donated. \r\n\r\nThe donations are most appreciated as it is thought to generate a beginning to an effective program. The idea behind the workshops is to incorporate the SEL program as a part of the operation system for the school community. This effort is recognized as a new way of teaching the students social skills most helpful toward building positive communication skills and strengthening their critical thinking abilities. \r\n\r\nHumbly standing in community.","fullyFundedDate":1754439935368,"projectUrl":"project/together-building-strong-community-one/9504961/","projectTitle":"Together Building Strong Community - One Student at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10095971"},{"teacherId":9255450,"projectId":9378753,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this donorschoose campaign. Your donation went to providing high-quality resources for our sports teams and weight training classes. A large part of this campaign went to replacing old equipment and adding new equipment to our weight room that is used by numerous classes and teams. Additionally, part of the donation went to providing high-quality hydration products for our teams to use before, during and after competitions and practices. Your donation will help many this year and in future years.","fullyFundedDate":1754617996696,"projectUrl":"project/operation-beneficial-bear/9378753/","projectTitle":"Operation Beneficial Bear","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Machado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9255450_orig.png?crop=648,649,x4,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744458901657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9255450"},{"teacherId":7613130,"projectId":9252615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our podcasting equipment! Because of your support, my students now have the exciting opportunity to bring their arguments, ideas, and voices to life in a meaningful and creative way.\r\n\r\nThis podcast project is part of our argumentative writing unit, and it's been such a powerful tool for helping students think critically, organize their thoughts, and speak with purpose. The equipment you helped provide is giving them a real audience and a real sense of confidence—they're no longer just writing papers, they're producing thoughtful, persuasive content they're proud to share.","fullyFundedDate":1745208415985,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-voices/9252615/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yahya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7613130_orig.jpg?crop=694,694,x131,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632700667102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7613130"},{"teacherId":7613130,"projectId":9466692,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to snacks and cleaning supplies that help create a safe, supportive, and welcoming learning environment.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having a snack during the day can make all the difference in their ability to stay focused and engaged. Your contribution means they no longer have to worry about learning on an empty stomach. The cleaning supplies also help us maintain a clean and healthy classroom, which is so important—especially in a time when wellness is a top priority.","fullyFundedDate":1752958132192,"projectUrl":"project/treats-tools-and-tidiness/9466692/","projectTitle":"Treats, Tools, and Tidiness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yahya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7613130_orig.jpg?crop=694,694,x131,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632700667102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7613130"},{"teacherId":4712803,"projectId":9235657,"letterContent":"We started off this project by taking a look at philosopher Aristotle and poet Dante, and looked at some of the questions they asked and the writing they produced philosophizing about the secrets of the universe. When we started our novel, our students immediately fell in love with Dante more than Ari. His personality and joyful interaction with the world was in such interesting contrast with Ari's confusion and hesitance. They were equal parts enthralled and amused by the wild developments of Ari and Dante's relationship.\r\n\r\nMy favorite activity from this project was our hot take activity. Students took turns pulling topics out of my bucket. The five we did were \"middle school,\" \"cats,\" \"starbucks,\" \"loud cars,\" and \"social media.\" Then, the two teams had a representative rush up to the desk and wave the red flag before declaring their hot take on the topic. After hearing the hot take, their team has to unequivocally devote themselves to supplying arguments for that take without question and the other side has to jump to oppose the hot take. At first, they struggled. But then, the arguments became more and more interesting. For example, they felt that social media was becoming overused and harming their friendships.\r\n\r\nThey fell in love with the book and their final project was to write an analytical paragraph and to complete a research project proving or disproving their hot take. One group did their hot take on the ridiculousness of the English language. As an ELD teacher, that presentation resonated with me. They collected incredible research and found reasons to prove their argument, more than to disprove it. Their hot take video was a parody of the \"Star Spangled Banner\" that received applause from their peers.\r\n\r\nI am looking forward to doing this project again next year. I am forever grateful for the public's support of my classroom and allowing me to bring this incredible novel into the hands of our students. Thank you for all that you do!","fullyFundedDate":1744234613760,"projectUrl":"project/hot-takes-the-secrets-of-universe/9235657/","projectTitle":"Hot Takes: The Secrets of Universe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4712803_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704759089993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4712803"},{"teacherId":4712803,"projectId":9109384,"letterContent":"We had a wonderful time reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah and working on our project. \r\n\r\nTo begin, our students created Who I Am posters that visually described their lives in their past, present, and future. Then, they did further investigation into themselves in this current point in time. They chose three of eight contexts: Culture, Country, Finances, Relationships/Friendships, Parents, Family, Religion/Belief System, and Education. Then, they reflected on experiences within those contexts before researching further. For example, if they found that their ethnic identity was one where they felt torn about practicing and enjoying their cultural values in the United States, they found further information online on cultural expression in the U.S. \r\n\r\nThen, after they gathered online research, they now needed to do their own personal research into their lives. They chose family members that have impacted the trajectory of their lives and conducted interviews with them. Some of my students chose romantic partners or coaches, and others chose parents or siblings. One of them interviewed her nine-year old brother. It was wonderful to see the information they gathered from their family and they presented the highlights of their interviews to their peers.\r\n\r\nFinally, their last task was to compare these three contexts with Trevor's experience of those contexts. For example, how has Trevor's religious upbringing impacted his growth into the person he is, and how does that compare with your experience of religion? They wrote essays, using both textual evidence from Born a Crime and evidence from their family interviews and research, to prove their overall argument. \r\n\r\nI would like to report to you that this project was a success this year, and your positive impact will continue to extend into the future when I implement it again with our new students next year! I wish you the best. Thank you again for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1743012191344,"projectUrl":"project/born-destiny-not-where-we-are-but-who-w/9109384/","projectTitle":"Born Destiny: Not Where We Are But Who We Are","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4712803_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704759089993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4712803"},{"teacherId":9255450,"projectId":9159168,"letterContent":"The resources provided will allow my student athletes to strive to better themselves through the hot off season months. As such, the medicine balls will allow them to gain strength in the weight room and gatorade bottles will facilitate keeping them hydrated outside. \r\nMy student athletes appreciate the new resources that will allow them to achieve their goals. Additionally, most of the resources will be utilized by our weight training classes, that reach over 100 CHS students. \r\nThank you for the continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1744647453406,"projectUrl":"project/high-baseball/9159168/","projectTitle":"High Baseball","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Machado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9255450_orig.png?crop=648,649,x4,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744458901657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9255450"},{"teacherId":128532,"projectId":9283817,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your gift of snacks has been such a helpful tool in keeping our students motivated and engaged—especially on those tough days when they're not feeling excited about learning.\r\n\r\nSometimes, all it takes is a small reward to spark effort, persistence, and a positive attitude. Thanks to you, I can provide those little boosts that encourage my students to keep going and remind them that hard work pays off. These moments of motivation not only make learning more enjoyable, but also build confidence and perseverance.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that there are people beyond the walls of our school who believe in them and their success. That sense of support makes a huge difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of these incredible kids. Please continue supporting teachers on Donors Choose—you truly change lives with your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1745964729392,"projectUrl":"project/on-the-road-to-graduation/9283817/","projectTitle":"On the Road to Graduation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hackett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/128532"},{"teacherId":9777046,"projectId":8832877,"letterContent":"On behalf of my woodwinds, thank you for donating to this project. \r\n\r\nReeds can be very expensive, depending on the instrument. And as a newly identified Title 1 school, I have many students who cannot always afford to purchase reeds when they need them. Or, they might crack a reed and think they have an extra in their instrument case and they don't. In both instances, your donation has made it possible for these students to pop into my office and grab a reed to keep on playing.\r\n\r\nRight now we are preparing for a big fundraiser, a dinner showcase where each ensemble gets to play different tunes outside of the normal competition sets. The kids are playing hits like \"Copacabana,\" \"Let's Groove,\" and \"Don't Stop Believin.\" They have been practicing extensively for the last 6-weeks and having the supplies they need, like reeds, makes it possible for them to play at their best. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1731882159051,"projectUrl":"project/reed-ing-right-along-part-2/8832877/","projectTitle":"Reed-ing Right Along (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barrows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9777046"},{"teacherId":9777046,"projectId":8884082,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project. We have, depending on the year, 4 to 5 carts holding our uniforms during marching season. They get a workout during the year and when I created this project, the wheels on each cart were literally stripped down to almost nothing. The uniform carts were hard to get on and off the trailers and even harder to push around parking lots where we park during band reviews.\r\n\r\nOnce the new wheels we installed, moving the carts became so much easier. The students were able to get the uniform carts on and off the trailers without worrying about losing a wheel or two. This made the process much faster and smoother.\r\n\r\nMy marching band students and I thank you very much for the new wheels on the uniform carts.","fullyFundedDate":1730601120052,"projectUrl":"project/before-the-wheels-fall-off/8884082/","projectTitle":"Before the Wheels Fall Off","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barrows","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9777046"},{"teacherId":5645387,"projectId":8722866,"letterContent":"The calculators have truly transformed the way my students approach learning algebra. Previously, many students struggled with basic arithmetic, which made it difficult for them to focus on the more complex concepts in algebra. Now, with reliable calculators at their fingertips, they can focus on the problem-solving process instead of getting bogged down by arithmetic errors. The calculators have leveled the playing field, allowing all students to access the same tools and have an equal chance to succeed. This is especially important for students who may have previously felt discouraged by their struggles with math facts.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most is the simplicity and reliability of these new calculators. They no longer have to worry about broken buttons or malfunctioning devices. Just knowing they have a dependable tool in hand gives them confidence to experiment and make mistakes without fear of being held back by faulty equipment. Some students who were initially hesitant about using technology in class have completely warmed up to the idea and now rely on the calculators to check their work and to help guide them through difficult problems.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, students have started to appreciate the structure these tools bring to their learning environment. With a designated space for each calculator in the classroom, they've become more responsible and mindful of taking care of the materials. I've noticed that students are excited to use the calculators because they know they are part of a system that helps them learn and grow. 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