{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Curie Metropolitan High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5799517,"projectId":10033623,"letterContent":"To the esteemed donors, we extend our most profound gratitude for your transformative contribution toward the professional dancing heels for our ensemble. These shoes represent far more than a simple uniform requirement; they are essential instruments of narrative agency and cultural reclamation. In the world of dance, the right footwear is a bridge between technical precision and artistic expression. By providing high-quality heels, you have granted our dancers the physical stability and professional silhouette necessary to execute complex choreography with the rigor and discipline our program demands. More importantly, you have removed a significant financial barrier that often prevents talented students from seeing themselves as \"true\" performers. When our students step into these heels, their posture shifts, their confidence radiates, and they transition from students in a rehearsal space to artists on a stage. Thank you for investing in the joy, the rigor, and the professional future of our dancers; you have truly empowered them to lead with their best foot forward.","fullyFundedDate":1768751856252,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-technical-training-in-heels/10033623/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up: Technical Training in Heels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799517_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x323,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569261273785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799517"},{"teacherId":5799517,"projectId":9993366,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our\r\nSenior Scrapbook Project. Your support is doing more than just\r\npurchasing supplies; it is helping us capture a lifetime of memories for our graduating\r\nseniors.\r\n\r\nAs I write this, our classroom is a hive of creative energy. Our team is currently hand-\r\ncrafting these scrapbooks as a surprise for the Class of 2026. Each page is being\r\ncarefully designed to reflect individual student journeys, cultural identities, and the\r\nresilience they have shown throughout their four years at Curie. While the work is\r\nstill in progress, the atmosphere of joy and dedication in the room is palpable.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, these scrapbooks will be the first high-quality, physical\r\narchive of their academic and personal achievements. You are providing them with\r\na tangible reminder that their story matters and that their community believes in\r\ntheir future.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, we have been able to secure high-quality archival\r\nmaterials, vibrant decorative elements, and printing resources that ensure these\r\nkeepsakes will last for decades. These scrapbooks will be revealed during our end-of-\r\nyear celebration, providing a profound moment of reflection and \"Narrative Agency\"\r\nas our seniors transition to college and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1768414927279,"projectUrl":"project/scrapbook-saviors/9993366/","projectTitle":"Scrapbook Saviors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799517_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x323,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569261273785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799517"},{"teacherId":2991935,"projectId":9937165,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere thanks for your generous contribution to our classroom \"Care Station.\" \r\n\r\nIn a high school environment, small comforts can go a long way in helping a student feel settled and ready to learn. Often, a student might be distracted or lose focus simply because they are uncomfortable or lacking a basic necessity. Having these items readily available in the classroom has removed those small barriers, allowing my students to maintain their focus on our rigorous coursework while feeling cared for as individuals.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see the students' faces light up when they realize these resources are there specifically for them. This project has helped foster a classroom culture of mutual respect and wellness, proving that when students' basic needs are met, they are much better equipped to engage in high-level thinking and creative problem-solving.","fullyFundedDate":1768418515358,"projectUrl":"project/joyful-environment/9937165/","projectTitle":"Joyful Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscassello"},{"teacherId":2991935,"projectId":10020343,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere thanks for your generous contribution to our classroom \"Care Station.\" The delivery of hair bands, lotions, and lip glosses has made a surprisingly profound impact on the daily lives of my students.\r\n\r\nIn a high school environment, small comforts can go a long way in helping a student feel settled and ready to learn. Often, a student might be distracted or lose focus simply because they are uncomfortable or lacking a basic necessity. Having these items readily available in the classroom has removed those small barriers, allowing my students to maintain their focus on our rigorous coursework while feeling cared for as individuals.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see the students' faces light up when they realize these resources are there specifically for them. This project has helped foster a classroom culture of mutual respect and wellness, proving that when students' basic needs are met, they are much better equipped to engage in high-level thinking and creative problem-solving.","fullyFundedDate":1769283208111,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-get-my-hair-outta-my-face/10020343/","projectTitle":"Help Me Get My Hair Outta My Face","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscassello"},{"teacherId":5799517,"projectId":10044644,"letterContent":"The impact of your contribution toward our Bachata performance costumes extends far beyond the visual aesthetic of the stage; it is a vital investment in the cultural pride and collective efficacy of our dancers. In the traditions of the Dominican Republic, the costume is a secondary narrator to the dance itself, designed to accentuate the syncopated footwork and fluid hip movements that characterize the genre. By providing professional-grade attire, you have allowed our students to move beyond the limitations of standard school uniforms and into the authentic identity of the bachatero. This transformation is essential for Distinguished performance; when a student dons a costume that reflects the vibrancy and history of the Caribbean, their commitment to the choreography deepens, and their stage presence shifts from hesitant to commanding. These costumes serve as a \"uniform of excellence\" that fosters a deep sense of belonging and unity among the team, signaling to the audience—and more importantly, to the students themselves—that their cultural heritage is worthy of the highest level of rigor and respect. We are profoundly grateful for your support in helping our dancers look, feel, and perform like the world-class artists they are becoming.","fullyFundedDate":1769283271415,"projectUrl":"project/rhythm-roots-costumes-for-our-bachata/10044644/","projectTitle":"Rhythm & Roots: Costumes for Our Bachata Performance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799517_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x323,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569261273785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799517"},{"teacherId":5799517,"projectId":9987814,"letterContent":"My IB students are the Architects of their own education, but even the best architects need a powered-up studio. By providing charging stations and portfolio decor, you have transformed our classroom into a professional creative suite. My students no longer worry about a dying battery interrupting a moment of insight; instead, they are focused on 'anchoring' their reflections and personalizing a portfolio that tells the story of who they are becoming. IB students are often under immense pressure. The decor for their portfolios and the workspace serves a psychological and organizational purpose.\r\nWhen a student decorates their portfolio, they transition from \"doing an assignment\" to \"curating a legacy.\" It fosters a sense of pride in their growth over the two-year program. Decor isn't just stickers or rhinestones for their notebook; it's visual cues. Using specific colors or themes for different subjects (HL vs. SL) helps them categorize their reflections.","fullyFundedDate":1768410342410,"projectUrl":"project/portfolios-power-reflecting-with-radi/9987814/","projectTitle":"Portfolios & Power: Reflecting with Radiance: Personalizing the IB Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799517_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x323,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569261273785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799517"},{"teacherId":5799517,"projectId":10001826,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, 15 senior women transitioned from feeling like spectators in their own lives to becoming the Architects of their next chapter. We spent the day anchoring ourselves in community, proving that while life's tides may change, our spirits don't have to drift. You didn't just fund a retreat; you funded a renewal of purpose. Aging often brings a sense of being \"at sea\" due to health changes or the loss of peers. The retreat served as an Anchor. Through shared storytelling and group reflection, the women found a \"grounding\" community. You provided the \"heavy lifting\" required to secure these women in a safe, supportive environment where they felt seen and heard.","fullyFundedDate":1768433596462,"projectUrl":"project/the-architect-the-anchor-empowering-u/10001826/","projectTitle":"The Architect & The Anchor: Empowering Upperclassman Girls for Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5799517_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x323,y176&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569261273785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5799517"},{"teacherId":9273282,"projectId":10149108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions! I just gave the binders to my students today and they were actually really excited about them! I had them pull out all their grammar notes and they hole punched them and pieced their binders together. I made them a funny cover full of the memes and jokes they all liked, to help increase their value, and they all laughed and loved it. My students audibly said \"we're keeping these till senior year!\" The idea is that they can use these to study for the ACT English test, but they can also use them to help improve their writing. Other students said \"I'll definitely review this before I submit my future essays!\" Already they're planning on using them well into the future, and we will continue to use them in class as we add more notes! The kids really appreciate this, and so do I!","fullyFundedDate":1773534498575,"projectUrl":"project/bind-students-learning/10149108/","projectTitle":"Bind Students Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273282_orig.png?crop=720,720,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709053160178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273282"},{"teacherId":9576040,"projectId":9404197,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to my diverse student library and cleaning supplies. Students in my English 1 class deserve to have new, relevant texts that they can both read independently in class, but also that we read as a class. In my class we read one novel and focus on characterization and theme. We also read one graphic novel where we focus on visual choices and their effects on readers (such as through theme, character development, and mood). \r\n\r\nFor both units, we work on close reading skills, annotation, and analysis before we work on writing skills. When we have newer, relevant texts we have new opportunities to focus on current events, or events that we can reflect on and make connections to the past. This is incredibly helpful in my teaching. \r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplied provided are always helpful and appreciated. Maintaining the classroom space to be clean, comfortable, and safe is very important to me. The classroom is often not cleaned properly or maintained unless teachers do it. I want my students to feel comfortable while they're in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1749576466201,"projectUrl":"project/diversifying-student-library-cleaning/9404197/","projectTitle":"Diversifying Student Library & Cleaning Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sosnoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576040_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719262771521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576040"},{"teacherId":6822181,"projectId":9727278,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous contribution to our classroom, as these new Spanish-language books have fundamentally transformed the learning experience for my ESL students. When the students first saw a library filled with vibrant titles in their native language, their faces lit up with a mix of surprise and pure joy, with one student even remarking that the classroom finally felt like home. This excitement has translated into a significant shift in our daily literacy block; students who previously felt intimidated by English-only resources are now eagerly engaging with texts they can fully comprehend and enjoy. During a recent independent reading session, I witnessed a group of students huddled together, excitedly discussing a story in Spanish and then collaborating to translate the key themes into English, which beautifully demonstrated their growing confidence in bridging their two languages. Moving forward, we are using these resources for a bilingual literacy project where students will analyze these stories in Spanish and present their findings in English to their peers. Your support has not only provided essential reading materials but has also validated my students' cultural identities and ignited a genuine passion for their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1764131846123,"projectUrl":"project/picture-book-library/9727278/","projectTitle":"Picture Book Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6822181_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663695351625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6822181"},{"teacherId":6822181,"projectId":9727438,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous contribution to our classroom, as these new Spanish-language books have fundamentally transformed the learning experience for my ESL students. When the students first saw a library filled with vibrant titles in their native language, their faces lit up with a mix of surprise and pure joy, with one student even remarking that the classroom finally felt like home. This excitement has translated into a significant shift in our daily literacy block; students who previously felt intimidated by English-only resources are now eagerly engaging with texts they can fully comprehend and enjoy. During a recent independent reading session, I witnessed a group of students huddled together, excitedly discussing a story in Spanish and then collaborating to translate the key themes into English, which beautifully demonstrated their growing confidence in bridging their two languages. Moving forward, we are using these resources for a bilingual literacy project where students will analyze these stories in Spanish and present their findings in English to their peers. Your support has not only provided essential reading materials but has also validated my students' cultural identities and ignited a genuine passion for their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1763614135268,"projectUrl":"project/esl-picture-library/9727438/","projectTitle":"ESL Picture Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6822181_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663695351625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6822181"},{"teacherId":6822181,"projectId":9756185,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous contribution to our classroom, as these new Spanish-language books have fundamentally transformed the learning experience for my ESL students. 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