{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Highland Community School","outOfStateSupporters":27.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2676386,"projectId":9390451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project. The materials in this project have been very useful for my class and have definitely had an impact on how smoothly our class is able to run. The pencil box materials have also helped my students to become more responsible for their own learning materials and to keep track of everything they need for learning.\r\n\r\nA large collection of pencils has set us up for the entire school year to have group stashes. Each group has their own collection in a carrier with sharpened and dull pencils. Team captains take the initiative each morning to sharpen their team's pencils and ensure they have a full supply for the day. The crayons and glue sticks have proven to be very handy during science when placing FOSS investigation sheets into their science journals or adding notebook entries of what they have observed and learned from the experiments. Colored pencils have made color coding model paragraphs and essays a great visual scaffold for supporting my scholars in their own writing and formatting of paragraphs and essays and has allowed them to easily spot what their own written pieces might be missing.\r\n\r\nHighlighters have also been handy for students to use when reading articles connected to our anchor curriculum texts when they are reading to gather evidence in independent and collaborative tasks or when leaving their peers critiquing feedback on their independent writing. Thank you again for gifting these daily used items which support the learning happening in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755712030821,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities-for-daily-engageme/9390451/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities for Daily Engagement in Learning.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Defensor-Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2676386_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501780056227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-johnsonteacher"},{"teacherId":9122996,"projectId":7781121,"letterContent":"Your generous donation helped a school in East Oakland, California. We are title one school. That means 97 % of our school lives in poverty. Our population is diverse mainly Hispanic, Latinx, and African American. We are a Community School were we take care of the \"whole-child\" and in many cases the family. We provide dental, vaccines, weekly food bank, and private counseling services to students. A Community School provides things that perhaps students would other worry about versus focusing on instruction in school. \r\n\r\n This particular class benefited from your loving donation by having something warm to drink when it was very cold and wet outside. You provide snacks for those who had no breakfast in the morning. Hats to help keep their body heat inside. Gloves for their hands to from freezing in the early mornings before staff gets to the school. My students were able to focus on being a child who was happy and healthy instead of being hungry and cold. \r\n \r\n Personally, I am grateful of all donations given to Donors Choose to all the postings on their website. It is not easy to provide for students basic needs through the district, state, and/or government. Teachers are often left with providing the basic things for their students. Many of us give them more than the schools can provide out of our salaries. Generous Donors like yourselves make the impossible happen for us. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1702492787083,"projectUrl":"project/safe-warm-and-calming-classroom-enviro/7781121/","projectTitle":"Safe, Warm, and Calming Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9122996_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737696917453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9122996"},{"teacherId":1525034,"projectId":9626634,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. The kids absolutely lit up when they saw the Magnatiles, especially, and the sketch paper is already being put to good use during free-draw time for early finishers. I've already had kids explore our new \"I'm Done\" library and take out the how-to-draw books, as well as peruse the graphic novels. I'm so grateful for the cleaning supplies, as the basic supply list I sent to our approved vendors the first week of school still hasn't arrived. The Dawn spray, which is especially helpful for dishes, will come in handy when we paint and create our own sketchbooks in the next few weeks.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is starting to come to life as we recently completed our first community project, an intention tree. Every student colored in a leaf, and the older students responded to the question, \"What are you looking forward to doing in art this year?\" I'm thrilled to send you photos of our finished product as we work on our upcoming projects in this introductory unit.","fullyFundedDate":1756161620525,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-classroom-clean-and-under-co/9626634/","projectTitle":"Keeping the Classroom Clean and Under Control","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tasha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1525034_orig.png?crop=279,279,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762053568640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1525034"},{"teacherId":9656044,"projectId":9122606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The moment the new resources arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity as they unpacked the materials—we had students literally jumping out of their seats to help open the boxes!\r\nWe've already put the resources to great use. One of the first projects we launched was a hands-on science investigation. Students worked in small groups to explore basic engineering principles using the kits you helped fund. Watching them collaborate, test their ideas, and learn through trial and error was incredibly rewarding. It transformed our classroom into a space full of discovery, problem-solving, and joyful learning.\r\nCurrently, we're building on that momentum with a unit on real-world problem-solving. These tools have made it possible for students to engage in deeper, more meaningful learning experiences. The next step is for each group to design their own mini-project using the materials—something that applies what they've learned in a creative, independent way.\r\nYour donation gave us more than just supplies—you gave my students the opportunity to grow, explore, and believe in the power of their own potential. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1745496292191,"projectUrl":"project/baby-scientist/9122606/","projectTitle":"Baby Scientist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ochoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656044"},{"teacherId":234528,"projectId":9128858,"letterContent":"We were able to distribute these helmets during our Wheely Fun Bike Party. Many of our students do not have access to quality helmets. This is very dangerous for our students. These high quality helmets made our students happy and allowed their families to have the piece of mind knowing their child was safer with the helmet. \r\nWe could not do this important work without your support. Our students love to ride their bikes and need the physical activity. They are now able to do this fun activity in a safer way.","fullyFundedDate":1745496319599,"projectUrl":"project/helmets-protect-our-brain/9128858/","projectTitle":"Helmets Protect Our Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/234528"},{"teacherId":9865376,"projectId":8991973,"letterContent":"Your contributions allowed my students to complete a variety of service learning and academic projects. Students were able to use their headphones to read and research about poets and then present about them and mimic their poetry styles! \r\n\r\nStudents were able to use the markers and art supplies to make earth day posters and banners that hung around the school to encourage personal decision making to better the environment. They even submitted their art into another contest! \r\n\r\nStudents were excited to receive the materials and I was impressed by how they used them!","fullyFundedDate":1742253514674,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-transformative-story-list/8991973/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Transformative Story Listening!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sotelo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9865376_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735236655804","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9865376"},{"teacherId":9865376,"projectId":9295840,"letterContent":"By providing my students with this technology you have impacted not only their joy, but their abilities to develop their motor skills, social skills, and sportsmanship skills. They were overjoyed and counting down the days to when the switch would arrive. Once here we were able to use it in a fun and productive way. Such as encouraging academic success by allowing tech time as a reward. In addition, my students with special needs felt included in social time because playing games does not always require speaking, but can still include all different abilities. Many of my students had never held a switch or game console before and were excited and emotional in doing so. I couldn't be more grateful for your contributions that will continue for many years due to your generosity. It's hard to imagine that strangers could be so kind. As a first year teacher there were many challenges I faced, but your support made the work feel a bit more rewarding. Seeing their faces light up brought me immense joy. So, Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746786433719,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-joy-of-gaming-to-oakland-st/9295840/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Joy of Gaming to Oakland Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sotelo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9865376_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735236655804","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9865376"},{"teacherId":9656044,"projectId":9098853,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your support means the world to us, and I am beyond excited to share the positive impact your contribution is already having on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nAs you know, teachers work hard to create engaging, dynamic classrooms where students feel encouraged to explore their passions and unlock their full potential. However, the reality is that many schools face limitations in resources, and without the help of people like you, we would not be able to provide students with the tools they need to succeed. Thanks to your kindness, that is no longer the case.\r\n\r\nThe materials we received from your donation are already being used in meaningful ways. For example, thanks for donating supplies for gardening . These resources have already made a huge difference in our daily activities, and I have seen firsthand how they have ignited excitement and curiosity in my students. They now have access to the tools and experiences that allow them to think critically, collaborate effectively, and be more engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most wonderful aspects of your donation is how it not only supports academic growth but also fosters a sense of community and belonging within our classroom. Each time we use the new materials, I make sure to remind the students about the generosity of individuals like you, who believe in their potential and care enough to invest in their futures. This has created a deeper appreciation for the value of education and the importance of giving back.\r\n\r\nIt is impossible to overstate how much your contribution has meant to me as an educator. Your belief in our students and in the power of education is something I will carry with me as I continue to work toward fostering an inclusive and enriching environment for everyone in our class. Every day, I am reminded that it is the collective efforts of caring people like you that allow us to push forward in creating positive change\r\nMoreover, your support is not just about the materials you've provided, but also the message it sends. Your act of kindness and generosity reinforces the importance of community, the value of empathy, and the power of investing in future generations. This lesson is just as important as any academic concept I teach, and it will stay with my students for the rest of their lives.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your generosity. You've made an extraordinary impact on our classroom, and I can't wait to share all of the wonderful things that will continue to unfold thanks to your support. Please know that your gift is appreciated more than words can convey, and that we will continue to work hard to honor your belief in us.","fullyFundedDate":1739888126523,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-gardening-group/9098853/","projectTitle":"First Grade Gardening Group","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ochoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656044"},{"teacherId":8956927,"projectId":8530981,"letterContent":"Thank you for the opportunity you gave my students with new classroom materials. My students are thankful for the blessings you gave them this school year. Being able to create a peace corner with bean bags, pillows, etc. Having a space where they feel comfortable to have the supplies and new materials made them so excited. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to have been bags in their classroom! having a place to relax when times get tough, or sick or just to even read. Students were most excited to have a student supply cart that they have access to for materials, markers, crayons, pencils etc. Thank you again for helping us this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1733252528809,"projectUrl":"project/safe-space-classroom/8530981/","projectTitle":"Safe Space Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carmona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8956927_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x437,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746807402879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8956927"},{"teacherId":234528,"projectId":8805122,"letterContent":"These materials help us provide learning opportunities for our students throughout the school day. We can use these materials to teach letters and sounds, sight words, and sentence structure. The materials can also be used to teach hand eye coordination during physical activity class. We will use these materials with all ages and grades at our school. Thank you for believing in us and for supporting this project. We could not do this work without your support. We can't wait to use these materials!","fullyFundedDate":1735879676925,"projectUrl":"project/bean-bags-help-reading/8805122/","projectTitle":"Bean Bags Help Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/234528"},{"teacherId":234528,"projectId":8598295,"letterContent":"These materials are giving our students the opportunity to move throughout the day. Our students are learning cooperation skills as well as getting their body moving. It is so important that our students have the necessary equipment to plan and have fun throughout the school day. We use these materials at recess and during physical education class. We would not be able to provide our students with these opportunities without the support of people in this community. 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