{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Crosby High School","outOfStateSupporters":61.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2102546,"projectId":9980186,"letterContent":"One of the keys to great teaching and high achievement is well organized and run classroom. Increased organization and access to the right tools can increase instructional time resulting in increased achievement. \r\nThe materials from this project have been very helpful maintaining a smoothly run classroom. The Chromebook locks from this project provided the perfect way to lock the Chromebooks to the lab benches where students can have continuous access. The protractors are ensuring all student have what they need without the need to share. The students are happy to have access to tissues to keep them from having to leave the room and the locks and protractors are providing more access to resources.","fullyFundedDate":1768394680529,"projectUrl":"project/smooth-running/9980186/","projectTitle":"Smooth Running!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2102546_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517968772470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cvelez"},{"teacherId":2102546,"projectId":10052989,"letterContent":"It can be incredibly difficult to provide plans for a substitute to implement when an teacher absence is unexpected. There is no way to get the substitute copies for each assignment one may want to provide students. If you try and make copies in advance for each unit, one never knows if it will align with where students are when an absence comes up for an emergency. 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Now they can be locked into learning no matter who is monitoring the room.","fullyFundedDate":1770074142456,"projectUrl":"project/lock-in-to-learning/10052989/","projectTitle":"Lock-in to Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2102546_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517968772470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cvelez"},{"teacherId":2810239,"projectId":9969489,"letterContent":"I can't wait to show my students the materials and share the impact with you. They are so excited to make a new bulletin board in class with our new decorations. It will make it more welcoming and comfortable for them. \r\n\r\nThey are already actively changing their behavior so they can earn a reward of a new comfort toy to use in class. They are very intent in making our classroom a nice place to learn and grow. The students are making a difference in their learning by using the tools you have given them to get better at their own skills. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your positivity and encouragement.","fullyFundedDate":1776130443263,"projectUrl":"project/it-makes-it-write/9969489/","projectTitle":"It makes it Write...","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2810239_orig.jpg?crop=761,761,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684349161119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2810239"},{"teacherId":10216383,"projectId":9640964,"letterContent":"In forensic science the students were learning about the different types of blood types and how they can be used in criminal investigations. At first we calculated the probability of blood types using Punnett squares but then with the blood typing kits we used a more hands on approach to determine blood types without knowing the parents' blood type. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials they probably did not know how to use them, however after after I demonstrated to the students how to perform the lab they were able to do the experiment independently to find the blood types of the samples by using antibodies. The next lesson for students is studying blood spatter patterns.","fullyFundedDate":1758582924414,"projectUrl":"project/blood-typing-fun/9640964/","projectTitle":"Blood Typing Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Northover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216383"},{"teacherId":10216383,"projectId":9754639,"letterContent":"In forensic science the students were learning about the different types of blood types and how they can be used in criminal investigations. At first we calculated the probability of blood types using punnett squares but then with the blood typing kits we used a more hands on approach to determine blood types without knowing the parents' blood type. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials they probably did not know how to use them, however ,after I demonstrated to the students how to perform the lab they were able to do other experiment independently to find the blood types of samples by using antibodies. The next lesson for students is studying blood spatter patterns.\r\n\r\nThe project helped students understand how antibodies react with specific antigens on blood cells which in the case of agglutination is life threatening if a a person receives a blood transfusion withe the wrong blood type as we explored blood types in our lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1758915293120,"projectUrl":"project/blood-typing-fun/9754639/","projectTitle":"Blood Typing Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Northover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216383"},{"teacherId":10216383,"projectId":9684600,"letterContent":"In forensic science the students were learning about the different types of blood types and how they can be used in criminal investigations.At first we calculated the probability of blood types using punnett squares but then with the blood typing kits we used a more hands on approach to determine blood types without knowing the parents blood type.\r\n When they first saw the materials the students probably did not know how to use them, however after I demonstrating to the students how to perform the lab they were able to do the experiment independently to find the blood types of samples by using antibodies. The next lesson for students is studying blood spatter patterns.","fullyFundedDate":1758202643116,"projectUrl":"project/blood-typing-fun/9684600/","projectTitle":"Blood Typing Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Northover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216383"},{"teacherId":2887712,"projectId":10047144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my high school MLLs (Multilingual Learners) now have a class set of Seedfolks, as well as a new table and bookshelf to help organize and enjoy our learning space.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a meaningful difference. Having their own books allows students to read more closely and confidently, which is helping them improve their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills every day. They are learning new words in context, discussing ideas with classmates, and building a deeper understanding of the text.\r\n\r\nIn addition, students will be working on a research project connected to the novella. They will explore the countries of origin of the immigrant characters in Seedfolks, learning about different cultures, histories, and perspectives. This project not only strengthens their reading and research skills, but also helps them make personal connections to the stories we read in class.\r\n\r\nThe new table and bookshelf have also helped create a more comfortable and organized learning environment where students can collaborate, read, and take pride in their classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support is truly appreciated, and it is helping our students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1769263600569,"projectUrl":"project/growing-voices-building-literacy-and-co/10047144/","projectTitle":"Growing Voices: Building Literacy and Community in Our ESL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baillargeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2887712_orig.jpg?crop=2136,2136,x0,y341&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769005371194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2887712"},{"teacherId":2810239,"projectId":9866249,"letterContent":"These items fed our students through the very hard winter we are having. There is so much need, and this helps us so much. I can't thank you enough for your generosity in supporting our school project. Your kindness has brought us one step closer to creating a learning environment where every student feels inspired, curious, and capable.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, my students will now have access to the extra snacks and food that will propel them further. I've already seen their eyes light up with excitement, and I know this is just the beginning of the impact you've made.\r\n\r\nYour support is more than just a donation—it's a message to my students that their dreams matter and that there are people out there who believe in them. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our potential.","fullyFundedDate":1766067695531,"projectUrl":"project/filling-in-the-gaps/9866249/","projectTitle":"Filling in the Gaps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2810239_orig.jpg?crop=761,761,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684349161119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2810239"},{"teacherId":9326028,"projectId":9863610,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project. My students were happily surprised when they received the headphones. When they saw that the headphones came in bright colors, they were even more excited to use them. We are now reading Romeo and Juliet and being able to give each student a headphone to use as they practice their lines is really rewarding. This adds an additional element to bringing this old age drama alive to my students. \r\nWhen I assign different scenes, they are able to listen to the text using the headphones, and this is a big help in getting them to understand the mood and tone of the text. \r\n My students know when they are working on Powerup a program to improve their reading the headphones are available for the comprehension section, and without your support this would not be possible.\r\nYour support also made it possible to purchase notecards. The notecards was also been a great help to my students. When they worked on their research project, this was a major component is completing the assignment. Your support made it possible for them to take note from different sources. \r\n\r\nAgain, thanks for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763416305411,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-alive-through-sound/9863610/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories Alive Through Sound!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9326028"},{"teacherId":2102546,"projectId":9789009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to this project. The lotion bottles from this project have been vital to providing inventory for the care closet. We were immediately able to fulfill several student requests using the new lotion bottles. Recent events have put particular strain on our families, from food insecurity to major infrastructure failure in our area. With our families facing greater financial stress and increased instability, the Care Closet has become vital to providing a little more support for our students so they can maintain focus while in school. We are so grateful for the support DonorsChoose and its partners.","fullyFundedDate":1762267494873,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-and-so-clean-clean/9789009/","projectTitle":"So Fresh and So Clean, Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2102546_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517968772470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cvelez"},{"teacherId":2102546,"projectId":9688212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making contributions to this project. The students were so excited to do our blood typing lab. Usually they just do a virtual version, but the hands-on experience made the lesson more engaging. Because of your donations students were more engaged and showed a greater understanding of the coagulation that occurs during blood typing. \r\nStudents expressed that they really like this class because we get to do \"real science.\" What they really mean is they actually get to practice, in a hands-on way, the concepts we are studying. This is made possible by your donations. I cannot express how grateful I am. You have changed the way my students think about science and science class.","fullyFundedDate":1757415375616,"projectUrl":"project/bloody-love-learning/9688212/","projectTitle":"Bloody Love Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2102546_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517968772470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cvelez"},{"teacherId":2102546,"projectId":9640981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making contributions to this project. The students were so excited to do our blood typing lab. Usually they just do a virtual version, but the hands-on experience made the lesson more engaging. Because of your donations students were more engaged and showed a greater understanding of the coagulation that occurs during blood typing. \r\nStudents expressed that they really like this class because we get to do \"real science.\" What they really mean is they actually get to practice, in a hands-on way, the concepts we are studying. This is made possible by your donations. I cannot express how grateful I am. 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