{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Corliss Early College STEM High School","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8730851,"projectId":9630799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to the Hands on Hispanic Heritage Month project! Because of your donations, students were able to have a dynamic and interactive day engaging with culturally rooted activities celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. \r\n\r\nThroughout the day, students cycled through several stations and engaged in crafts, art, dancing, singing, and more. We were able to create a lively environment with colorful and culturally relevant decorations purchased through donations. In addition, students created piñatas by hand with the tissue paper, flour, candy, and paper strips which we were able to purchase thanks to donors. Finally, students created papel picados and ojos de dios using the yarn, popsicle sticks, tissue paper, and twine supported by donor funding. \r\n\r\nIn summary, this event would not have happened without your donations! Thanks again for helping us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in an engaging way that students will surely remember!","fullyFundedDate":1758161622436,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-hispanic-heritage-month/9630799/","projectTitle":"Hands on Hispanic Heritage Month","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Narvaez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730851_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x1290,y826&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704903130782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730851"},{"teacherId":824515,"projectId":9217165,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my students, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of the workbench to our classroom. The impact it has had on our world studies class has been immediate and incredibly positive. We've already put it to great use as the central station for our model-building project. The students have been working diligently on several historical aircraft, including a B-17 and a V-1 rocket that are now hanging from the ceiling. They are currently in the process of building a B-29 and a Me. 104, and the workbench has become the hub of all this creative energy. What makes your gift so perfect for our space is its versatility. The wheels allow us to move it wherever we need it, and the built-in outlet is invaluable for charging our drill batteries or glue guns, so we can always keep working. The students love having a dedicated space for this hands-on work. It's truly a special part of our learning environment that brings the history we study to life in a tangible way. Thank you again for your wonderful support of our students and our classroom. Your contribution has made a significant difference, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1745897096136,"projectUrl":"project/need-classroom-workbench-for-modeling-pr/9217165/","projectTitle":"Need Classroom Workbench for Modeling Projects! Tuskegee Airmen, etc.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Holland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp824515_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743189517437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/824515"},{"teacherId":8730851,"projectId":9281978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my classroom! Because of the charging station I was able to set up using the charging stand and chargers, a dead chromebook is no longer a barrier to students' learning. Students now know that even if they come to class with a dying chromebook, they will be able to learn and utilize technology in my classroom. \r\n\r\nIn addition, students have begun to leave their chromebooks to charge during their lunch period so that they can show up prepared to all of their classes. Chromebooks are utilized in the majority of classes at our school for various purposes. In my classroom, students use they to complete assignments and tests, conduct research, access accomodations or translations, participate in engaging games during lessons, and so much more. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation to my classroom, students now know that they will always have access to technology, regardless of whether they come to class with a charged chromebook. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746503210932,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-for-learning/9281978/","projectTitle":"Charged Up for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Narvaez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730851_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x1290,y826&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704903130782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730851"},{"teacherId":9168837,"projectId":8946270,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation! My students use the keyboards daily!! I have seen students progress from playing with one finger to two hands. A couple of students have purchased their own keyboards so that they can practice at home. \r\n\r\nThe pianists have been featured in our assemblies and talent shows. They have encouraged more students who want to play. I may have to get more keyboards!\r\n\r\nThe administration has seen the enthusiasm with the students and want to increase the amount of opportunities that the students can practice to include both during school and after school. I have been approved funding to get piano benches for the keyboards and music books so that the students can also learn how to read music in addition to playing by ear or by YouTube.\r\n\r\nOur music students are turning their wanting to learn how to play the keyboard into a music program for the school. Thank you again for helping the students have the opportunity to play together!","fullyFundedDate":1733282685284,"projectUrl":"project/can-we-play-together/8946270/","projectTitle":"Can We Play Together?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9168837"},{"teacherId":8730851,"projectId":9031278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom! Throughout this unit, my students have been practicing the key skill of identifying and analyzing the development of themes in a text. Because of the rich, relatable, and engaging content of I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, my students have been able to explore many culturally relevant and timely themes while reading this book. Some of these themes include the challenges of immigration, family and generational trauma, mental health, and classism. Students have explored these complex themes through the engaging story of the novel and have had a chance to reflect on their own personal experiences with these themes. The novel has also lent itself to discussions around how these themes play into the real world. \r\n\r\nMy students have enjoyed Julia's flavorful and cutthroat narration, as well as her honesty and refusal to hold back. Many students have been able to connect to this character on a deep emotional level, whether through the difficulty of living up to family's expectations, the pressures from society on young women, or just the journey of self discovery through adolescense. My young girls, and especially my young Mexican girls have really connected with the story and found parts of themselves in the text. In contrast, Julia's difficulties have opened some of my young men's eyes to the additional challenges faced by their female peers, and helped my students that do not have immigrant family members understand the strength and endurance of immigrants to the United States. \r\n\r\nOverall, this book has provided an enriching and engaging reading experience for all of my students, and has helped me learn more about them as young people. Thanks again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1737086752953,"projectUrl":"project/cultural-engagement-with-i-am-not-your-p/9031278/","projectTitle":"Cultural Engagement With I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Narvaez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730851_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x1290,y826&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704903130782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730851"},{"teacherId":8730851,"projectId":8910560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to the purchase of a new laptop. Because of your donations, I am able to plan excellent instruction, keep detailed records of student data, monitor student use of technology, create and share resources at various reading levels and in multiple languages, and so much more. As most educators know, teaching does not start or stop with the school day bells. Having a laptop that I can bring home allows me to be more available to my students and school community outside of the school hours, making me a more equitable educator. \r\n\r\nThis laptop has already allowed me to creat numerous lesson and unit plans, participate in professional developments and professional learning communities, provide multiple means of engagement and assessment for my students, and so much more. In a world that is increasingly dependent on technology, it is essential that students are learning digital literacy and have teachers that can keep up with this digital world. This laptop allows me to do so. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733282685088,"projectUrl":"project/laptop-for-lesson-planning/8910560/","projectTitle":"Laptop for Lesson Planning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Narvaez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730851_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x1290,y826&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704903130782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730851"},{"teacherId":9266769,"projectId":8716797,"letterContent":"Thank you for selecting my classroom to support. The students and I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Often throughout the day, my students may stop by the classroom, or during class may request a snack. With your help, I've been able to create a safe space that allows my students to feel comfortable in asking for snacks to eat. Small kind gestures such as this provides them a little healthy energy boost as they engage in their academics.\r\n Also, the magnetic magnets are amazing, they hold our anchor charts and word wall in place. 🙌🏾\r\nThank you for all you have done in helping me create a learning and supportive environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1726019664518,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/8716797/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9266769"},{"teacherId":9048132,"projectId":7382723,"letterContent":"Thank you Thank you Thank you...the students are extremely grateful for your kind donations to assist in purchasing an Apple tablet. The Apple tablet has made researching small projects more time effective. It has also been a great aid in allowing students to listen to music for therapy. We look forward to creating more experiences for the students to help decrease anxiety and trauma. Along with them evolving and using technology to increase their learning. 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