{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"St Georges Technical High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10325819,"projectId":9850692,"letterContent":"The donations I have received have been a true blessing to my classrooms. First, the organizational tools have really helped me keep my things together especially since this semester I am a travelling teacher and have no room of my own. Small things like the binder clips have been a huge help for me.\r\n\r\nMy students however absolutely love the instruments and the koosh balls. I use the balls daily to help them get over nervousness in answering questions in Spanish. The singing bowl has been great for brain breaks.\r\n\r\n Without a doubt, the stars of the show are the ukuleles and guitar. I have been teaching some of my students basic chord progressions and plan on starting a ukulele club in the spring. This will be a big help for students that are interested in learning music but lack funds to purchase anything yet. \r\n\r\nIt has been a really nice thing to work with my students using these gifts. I am very pleased to have been given the opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1761512274844,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-with-rhythm-reading/9850692/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy with Rhythm, Reading, and Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mancini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10325819_orig.jpg?crop=393,393,x11,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761263394320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325819"},{"teacherId":10336723,"projectId":9866470,"letterContent":"We have not been able to use all the supplies as of yet however the Play-Doh and White Boards have been helpful. \r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh was used for a class project with the students demonstrating how to squeezing the Play-Doh affects the arm muscles. The White Boards have been a huge success. We use them daily for reviews on the previous day's lecture as well as reviewing for an exam. The students often ask if we as a class can use the White Board for a review. \r\n\r\nAs for the lung, heart and brain we are not there yet with our modules. They will be very useful in explaining how each works in the body.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the donations towards our program. I have seen literacy improve in the test scores and knowledge. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1763135468540,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-standard-in-ems/9866470/","projectTitle":"Setting the Standard in EMS","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336723"},{"teacherId":10057142,"projectId":9893442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of new books to my classroom. My students are now able to read, in either English or Spanish, stories about Latin American immigrants and the challenges they face right here in the town where we live. \"The Book of Unknown Americans\" is opening my students' eyes and helping them develop empathy during a time in our society where that is so very necessary. It has allowed me to introduce discussions about cultural identity, the importance of community, and the negative impact of judging someone based on the language they speak or the color of their skin. Thank you again for allowing me the opportunity to introduce such an impactful story to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763147723143,"projectUrl":"project/immigration-literature-set-in-our-backya/9893442/","projectTitle":"Immigration Literature Set in Our Backyard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiBuono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057142"},{"teacherId":10325540,"projectId":9850144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the SAT Prep Books and Guides. I used those with my students throughout the semester. The passages in the workbook were great. Students really started to grasp how to read, skim, and answer questions. I saw more and more successes as we worked out way through the workbook. The bookshelf is a great place for students to find resources they need for the class and SAT Prep. I really appreciate the support to help make my classroom a strong learning environment and resource area for SAT.","fullyFundedDate":1761148895520,"projectUrl":"project/sat-prep/9850144/","projectTitle":"SAT Prep","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Irani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325540"},{"teacherId":9470572,"projectId":9863127,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to have more opportunities to work collaboratively and creatively. In my 9th grade Honors ELA class, students participated in a \"Chalk Talk.\" In small groups, they rotated through various stations and had to silently engage in discussions on current, debatable topics. It got them up and moving, critically thinking, and having \"conversations\" with each other, often anonymously. It was perfect for students who are more hesitant to join in verbal class discussions. \r\n\r\nThe same class also worked together to make character analysis posters for To Kill a Mockingbird. This project allowed them to demonstrate their creativity while analyzing, then showcase their work.\r\n\r\nFor my ELA 1 classes, being able to purchase copies of Dear Justyce was a great opportunity for students who wanted to keep reading after we finished Dear Martin. So many students, often my most reluctant readers, find themselves so invested in the characters and the story that they don't even hesitate to ask if we are reading the next book. Now they can!","fullyFundedDate":1761759591559,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-doudnas-9th-grade-ela-class/9863127/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Doudna's 9th Grade ELA Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doudna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470572"},{"teacherId":10334573,"projectId":9862046,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Medical Assisting program. Your support directly enhances our students' learning experiences by providing them with the tools and resources they need to practice hands-on skills and prepare for real-world healthcare settings. The students have already created 3D heart models with the supplies purchased.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are better equipped to build confidence, develop essential clinical skills, and take meaningful steps toward becoming compassionate and competent healthcare professionals. We truly appreciate your commitment to education and to the future of healthcare.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a positive impact on our classroom and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1761750719405,"projectUrl":"project/magnificent-medical-assistants/9862046/","projectTitle":"Magnificent Medical Assistants","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drennan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334573"},{"teacherId":10312953,"projectId":9831035,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are actively using these new resources every day in class. We recently used them during a lesson where students analyzed historical sources and worked together to build explanations and visual models of what they were learning. Having these materials available made a huge difference. Students were more engaged, more willing to participate, and more confident sharing their ideas. One moment that stood out was watching students eagerly grab the materials and immediately start discussing the task instead of waiting for directions. It completely changed the energy in the room.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, their reactions were pure excitement. Many asked if we would be using them again and wanted to know what activities were coming next. For some students, having hands-on and visually clear resources helped concepts finally click. Others appreciated being able to work collaboratively without feeling rushed or confused. It created a learning environment where students felt supported and motivated.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include using these resources for upcoming lessons that focus on critical thinking, discussion, and reflection. Students will continue applying what they've learned through projects, written responses, and group activities that help them connect historical ideas to the world today. Your donation truly gave my students a stronger, more engaging learning experience, and I am so grateful you chose to be part of our classroom story.","fullyFundedDate":1760816567671,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-history/9831035/","projectTitle":"Literacy in History","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312953"},{"teacherId":10336676,"projectId":9866375,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom. Creating models with the art supplies I received helps students comprehend complex anatomy concepts through creating a product. Using text and graphic organizers, students created a skin model, labeling structures and their functions from the resources above. \r\nAnatomy and Nurse Technology are taught simultaneously. Texts are not written at a high school level and projects help them synthesize the knowledge from their learning and present it in ways that demonstrate understanding of concepts.\r\nThe supplies donated through Donors Choose have been immensely helpful to improve comprehension and demonstration of knowledge. I am very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762023453086,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-nursing/9866375/","projectTitle":"Literacy in Nursing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vonada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336676"},{"teacherId":10336390,"projectId":9865904,"letterContent":"Senior Biotechnology students were able to put their education into practice with the Making the Cut CRISPR modeling kit. Activities included guide RNA design, PAM sequence identification, and answering critical thinking questions about how to target cells with CRISPR-Cas systems. They enjoyed the activity and were able to communicate their findings in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWithout the critical donations to my classroom, students would not have enjoyed this experience to enhance their learning and understanding.","fullyFundedDate":1763048943988,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-edge-biotech-for-high-school-stu/9865904/","projectTitle":"Cutting Edge Biotech for High School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10336390_orig.jpg?crop=715,715,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761786742678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336390"},{"teacherId":9694968,"projectId":9839235,"letterContent":"Once again, thank you so much for your generous donations to my students and classroom. As displayed in the following pictures, my students are engaging with mathematics in a variety of formats and modalities thanks to your support.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, I now have an ample supply of products for future cohorts of students. Students can have their own stylus for touchscreen displays, a collection of colored pens and pencils to make notes, solution pathways, and sketches of graphs more illustrative, and markers to help with collaborative group work at whiteboards in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly afforded meaningful learning experiences for both my students and myself as their teacher. Thank you times a million!","fullyFundedDate":1760831311802,"projectUrl":"project/secondary-math-class-literacy-tools/9839235/","projectTitle":"Secondary Math Class Literacy Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694968_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y391&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724260010969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9694968"},{"teacherId":10325612,"projectId":9850244,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has transformed from a space of quiet hesitation into a vibrant community of sound, confidence, and creativity. The new music-infused literacy resources and engaging supplies have become a daily part of our learning, and the impact has been immediate and powerful.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments came during a vocabulary rhythm activity we tried for the first time after the materials arrived. My students,who usually approach reading with caution, eagerly grabbed the new instruments and literacy tools to \"sound out\" words through beats and patterns. A student who rarely volunteers stood up to lead the class in tapping out syllables to a new story we were reading. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were excited. Several students asked if we could start a lesson right then, and a few even offered to help organize everything so we could begin sooner.\r\n\r\nNow that these resources are part of our classroom, our next steps involve expanding our \"Silence to Sound\" literacy routines. Students are beginning small-group literacy stations where they pair reading skills with rhythm, movement, and hands-on tools.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide supplies—you opened the door for my students to find their voices, take risks, and experience literacy in ways that feel safe, joyful, and empowering. Thank you for helping turn silence into sound and for giving my students the confidence to grow as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1761224843277,"projectUrl":"project/silence-to-sound-boosting-language-lite/9850244/","projectTitle":"Silence to Sound: Boosting Language Literacy with Music and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mancini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10325612_orig.jpg?crop=1296,1296,x566,y988&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761057213024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325612"},{"teacherId":10342838,"projectId":9877855,"letterContent":"I serve in a unique and meaningful role at my school. As an Intervention Aide in the Student Advisors' Office, I support students through a wide range of challenges—from de-escalating intense moments to conducting necessary safety searches. Because our school environment is more emotional than physical, many students spend their time focused on events that have already happened or worrying about situations that have not yet occurred. To help them return to the present moment, our office has been transformed into a grounding space where students and staff sit on meditation cushions, surrounded by living plants and the soft sound of a small waterfall. These simple elements gently draw their attention back to the here and now. Once they are centered, we introduce breathwork, the gateway to calming the nervous system. Tools such as Breathing Lights guide students through techniques they can use independently when they begin to feel overwhelmed, and as they grow more comfortable, we incorporate singing bowls and sound machines to deepen their ability to relax, focus, and regulate their emotions.\r\n\r\nAll of these practices directly support literacy because students cannot fully learn, read, or comprehend when their minds and bodies are dysregulated. By helping them become present and emotionally grounded, we improve their attention, strengthen their working memory, and reduce the stress that often makes reading or writing feel difficult. When students are calm and able to think clearly, they are better equipped to understand what they read, process new vocabulary, and communicate effectively. Creating a regulated environment is not just about helping students feel safe—it is about building the mental and emotional foundation that literacy depends on. 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