{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cherry Creek High School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9632514,"projectId":8574633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support package. I've been able to use the supplies to host review basketball games, help students plan out their assignments and needs, decorate my classroom to be a more warm and welcome area, and I'm now more able to communicate more seamlessly than ever before. \r\n\r\nThe students favorite new addition is the mini basketball hoop. We team up to play review games - if you get the answer right, you can shoot. If the answer is wrong, no shot! \r\n\r\nMy classroom has become more fun, more welcoming, but most importantly, more efficient. My students have been directly impacted by your donations, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1727462878123,"projectUrl":"project/24-25-school-year/8574633/","projectTitle":"24-25 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632514"},{"teacherId":9632596,"projectId":8575083,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project through Donors Choose. Thanks to your donation, our classroom has been transformed with the new resources, and the impact has been immediate.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the resources in our daily lessons. For example, the posters have helped both my French and Spanish students as we learned regular verb conjugations. The posters are at the front of the room and many students found the visual aids to be useful, especially a student who was gone all week due to an illness and she caught up more quickly due to the visual aids.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we asked for kleenex and wipes to help keep our classmates and selves healthier. Normally, we have to buy those supplies out of our limited budget or with personal money. We can't have a classroom without them and with your donation, I am able to use our budget for other school-approved items while keeping us healthy at the same time. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made such a lasting impact on our classroom. Y Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1727462647628,"projectUrl":"project/visual-and-organizational-aids/8575083/","projectTitle":"Visual and Organizational Aids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632596"},{"teacherId":9632829,"projectId":8575858,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your selfless donations to make a lasting impact on my classroom. The new readers purchased for my library have made a huge difference in the interest level of my students on free reading days. These books are engaging, relevant and timely. Students have found that following a story makes them look forward to reading Mondays because they anticipate what happens next in the story. These readers will carry on in my classroom for years to come.\r\n I also appreciate the Spanish to English dictionaries that were purchased. Each pod of students has access to two dictionaries. Students are learning how to use these instead of depending on Google translate to get them through a sentence. I am so happy to have these because it provides a way to look up words instead of having Google translate entire ideas and then the student hasn't really learned. These will be used for years!\r\n I am full of gratitude for the technology purchases. I now have a sound bar, extra computer charges and ports to allow full tech access for students. The laser pointer and clicker make presentations more engaging and seamless for myself and students. These items are priceless! \r\n Thank you for the positive encouragement posters in Spanish. These are great sayings that lift up students!","fullyFundedDate":1727462996697,"projectUrl":"project/second-language-literacy-and-acquisition/8575858/","projectTitle":"Second Language Literacy and Acquisition","teacherDisplayName":"Sra. Mosby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632829"},{"teacherId":9632146,"projectId":8573493,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of the Cherry Creek High School Latin program! The new materials have brought new opportunities for creativity and collaboration in our classroom. It has been fun coming up with ways to use the large whiteboards and colorful Expo markers. My students enjoy gathering around a board with an assortment of markers and having a blank canvas to synthesize their learning through words, images, or whatever combination makes sense to them. We also have the small whiteboards for individual practice of new concepts, which keeps our classroom lively, interactive, and full of feedback for student learning.\r\n\r\nThe simplest part of our request--thousands of blank index cards--has also had a big impact. Students know that they can pick up index cards at any time, to make their vocab flashcards or anything else where old-school methods are meaningful and beneficial for their learning. It's been a great shift to provide this resource to students, instead of expecting them to purchase it on their own, as it sends the message that everyone belongs, everyone has access, and we're all in this together. Thank you for granting our requests!","fullyFundedDate":1727462822569,"projectUrl":"project/cherry-creek-latin-program/8573493/","projectTitle":"Cherry Creek Latin Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosevear","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9632146"},{"teacherId":9245340,"projectId":8577843,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my sincerest gratitude for your generous contribution to our physical education program through the donation of a new stereo system. Your support has brought an incredible energy to our high school physical education classes, inspiring students to move, participate, and find joy in physical activity.\r\n\r\nPhysical education plays a vital role in the overall development of our students. Beyond promoting physical health, it fosters teamwork, perseverance, and a lifelong appreciation for staying active. However, encouraging teenagers to engage in physical activities can sometimes be a challenge, especially when they're inundated with distractions and academic pressures. Thanks to your thoughtful gift, we now have a powerful tool to bridge that gap and motivate students to participate with enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the stereo system has transformed our gym into a dynamic and exciting space. Music has a unique ability to energize and uplift, and we've seen firsthand how it has positively impacted our students. Whether it's a fast-paced playlist for high-intensity workouts, upbeat tunes for dance and aerobics, or calming music for cool-down stretches, the stereo system has set the tone for every activity. Students now look forward to class, knowing they'll get to move to their favorite songs and explore new genres of music that keep them engaged and inspired.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment came during a recent team-building activity. Students were tasked with creating a playlist they curated together to for our tournament play that represented their teams. The collaboration, creativity, and pure joy that emerged during this activity were unforgettable. \r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than provide a stereo; it has helped us build an environment where students feel motivated, connected, and excited about physical activity. By fostering a positive and engaging atmosphere, you have played a significant role in helping our students develop healthy habits and a lifelong appreciation for fitness.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your kindness and support. Your gift has truly made a difference in our program, and we are so grateful for your investment in the health and happiness of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1727462672839,"projectUrl":"project/stereo-for-phys-ed/8577843/","projectTitle":"Stereo for Phys Ed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245340"},{"teacherId":9245340,"projectId":8671439,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our LEGO Education – Stress Relief & Creativity project. Your support has had a profound impact on the lives of my students, offering them a unique and much-needed outlet for stress relief and creative exploration in our high school health classroom.\r\n\r\nHigh school can be a challenging time for students. Between academic pressures, extracurricular commitments, and personal challenges, many students face significant stress on a daily basis. As a health educator, I strive to teach my students the importance of managing their mental health and finding healthy ways to cope with stress. Thanks to your donation, I've been able to incorporate an engaging, hands-on approach to these lessons that has truly resonated with my students.\r\n\r\nThe addition of LEGO sets to our classroom has created a safe and welcoming space where students can step away from the demands of their busy lives and focus on building, imagining, and creating. When my students engage with the LEGO materials, I see a remarkable transformation. Faces that were tense with worry begin to relax, conversations become lighter and more joyful, and the atmosphere in the room shifts to one of collaboration and positivity.\r\n\r\nBeyond stress relief, the LEGO sets have sparked incredible creativity and teamwork among my students. They've worked together on group projects, brainstorming ideas, solving problems, and learning to communicate effectively. These experiences have strengthened their social skills and fostered a sense of community within our classroom. For some students who are more reserved, this has been an invaluable opportunity to connect with their peers in a low-pressure environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than just LEGO bricks; it has given them tools to manage their mental health, foster creativity, and build confidence. It has shown them that there are people who care about their well-being and believe in their potential. This has made an immeasurable difference in their lives, and for that, I am deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you once again for your kindness and support. Your investment in their health and happiness is truly making a difference, one brick at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1724042672354,"projectUrl":"project/lego-education-stress-relief-creativi/8671439/","projectTitle":"LEGO Education- Stress Relief & Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245340"},{"teacherId":9230914,"projectId":8572836,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to my classroom through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your support, my students now have access to science posters that enhance our learning environment and bring our lessons to life in a visual way. The new charging ports and cables ensure that our devices stay powered throughout the day, enabling my students to fully engage with technology and explore new learning opportunities. Additionally, the laminator has already proven invaluable, helping us preserve educational materials that will continue to support our classroom for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe colored pencils have sparked a renewed sense of creativity in my students, and they now have the tools they need to express their ideas in vibrant, meaningful ways. Your contributions have not only provided much-needed resources, but they've also shown my students that there are people who care deeply about their education and success. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom and for being part of the journey toward helping my students thrive. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1727462870973,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-connection-in-science/8572836/","projectTitle":"The Power of Connection in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9230914_orig.jpg?crop=1084,1084,x355,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693237293122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9230914"},{"teacherId":9250890,"projectId":8573226,"letterContent":"I am truly overwhelmed with gratitude for your generous contributions to my classroom. Your support has made an incredible difference in creating an environment where my students can thrive. The calculators you provided ensure that every student has access to the tools they need to succeed in math and science, leveling the playing field and allowing all learners to reach their full potential. These resources help foster confidence and remove barriers that could otherwise stand in their way.\r\n\r\nThe phone chargers have been a surprising yet impactful addition to our classroom. They provide students with a reason to put their phones aside and focus on their studies, creating a more engaging and distraction-free learning environment. Additionally, the air filter is an invaluable gift. Knowing that our classroom is safer and healthier, especially after testing positive for mold, brings peace of mind to both myself and my students.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and investment in their success inspire me daily, and I know it motivates my students as well. 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