{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Percy L Julian High School","outOfStateSupporters":54.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9775049,"projectId":10127934,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in providing students with access to colored copies. Many things in science class such as graphs, visuals, diagrams are much easier to understand in color. \r\n\r\nYour support has helped create class sets of handouts that I have laminated and will be able to use for years to come. I truly appreciate anyone who even considers donating to donors choose. \r\n\r\nMy students are so excited every time we complete an activity or engage in a discussion. Your support has helped engage them in ways I can't even describe.","fullyFundedDate":1776134276345,"projectUrl":"project/colored-copies/10127934/","projectTitle":"Colored Copies","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Bel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9775049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784477682545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9775049"},{"teacherId":5506929,"projectId":10157821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a computer for me to use in my classroom. Your support means a great deal to both me and my students, and I truly appreciate your willingness to invest in our classroom and in their education. Having reliable access to a computer is an important part of teaching today, and your donation will make it much easier for me to provide students with meaningful and engaging learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nComputers play an especially important role in the reading assignments we complete in class. Many of the articles, informational texts, primary sources, and supplemental readings that I use with my students are available digitally. 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Students have different reading levels, interests, and learning needs, so having access to digital resources gives me more flexibility when selecting materials. I can provide additional background information, visuals, or supporting resources that help students better understand challenging topics. For students who need additional assistance, technology can also provide tools that make reading assignments more accessible.\r\n\r\nIn addition to reading, the computer helps students complete research, respond to questions, and participate in classroom discussions based on what they have read. It allows us to connect reading assignments to larger lessons and gives students opportunities to practice skills that they will continue to use throughout high school, college, and their future careers. Being comfortable reading and working with digital information is increasingly important, and your donation helps give my students more opportunities to develop those skills.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity helps create a classroom where students have access to the tools they need to learn and succeed. Donations like yours have a direct impact on what teachers are able to provide for their students each day. Knowing that members of the community are willing to support education is incredibly encouraging.\r\n\r\nThank you again for providing this computer and for supporting my classroom. I am very grateful for your generosity, and I know that this computer will be used regularly to support reading, instruction, research, and learning throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1776089608425,"projectUrl":"project/e-book-machine/10157821/","projectTitle":"E-book Machine","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Keaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5506929_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775669351289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5506929"},{"teacherId":328339,"projectId":10629700,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought essential comfort, health, and order to our shared space. Thanks to your support, our new supply of facial tissues and dedicated holders is already making a tangible difference every day.\r\n\r\nTissues may seem like a simple everyday item, but having them readily available is vital for maintaining hygiene. Whether offering quick relief for seasonal allergies, catching a sudden sneeze, or wiping up an unexpected spill, your gift directly helps keep germs at bay and promotes a healthier environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the sturdy holders elevates this project even further. Beyond protecting tissues from dust and moisture, these polished dispensers allow for quick, effortless one-handed access right when it matters most. They replace flimsy, cluttered cardboard boxes with a sleek, clean look that instantly brightens and organizes our space.\r\n\r\nBy prioritizing both health and thoughtful design, you have created a welcoming environment where well-being and convenience are always within arm's reach. Thank you for making our space cleaner, safer, and infinitely more comfortable!","fullyFundedDate":1789414879504,"projectUrl":"project/tissues-and-dispenser-please/10629700/","projectTitle":"Tissues and Dispenser, Please","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667576331005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcampos2"},{"teacherId":328339,"projectId":10543096,"letterContent":"Your generous contribution of pencils, crayons, colored pencils, and markers has brought our classroom's creative toolbox back to life! Because of your kindness, my students now have all the essential supplies they need to sketch big ideas, illustrate their learning, and bring hands-on projects to fruition.\r\n\r\nHaving these vibrant tools directly at their fingertips makes a world of difference. 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Before your gift, finding quick, reliable ways to post and rotate these charts was a daily struggle. Now, thanks to these high-powered magnets, we can seamlessly swap out lessons on our magnetic whiteboards, keeping our focus right where it belongs: on teaching and learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly enhances our daily routine and creates a more engaging, accessible space for every student who walks through our door. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1789275650646,"projectUrl":"project/attached-to-learning/10614650/","projectTitle":"Attached to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667576331005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcampos2"},{"teacherId":328339,"projectId":10554899,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom hygiene project. It is easy to take everyday items like paper towels and tissues for granted, but your gift provides an essential foundation for a healthy, functional, and comfortable environment for everyone here.\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly helps us navigate cold and allergy seasons with confidence. Having a steady supply of tissues means we can catch unexpected sniffles immediately, preventing the spread of germs and keeping our community well and present. At the same time, stocking paper towels gives us a reliable frontline defense against daily spills and messes. What could easily turn into a safety hazard or damage equipment is now cleaned up in seconds, keeping our physical space safe and spotless.\r\n\r\nBeyond basic cleanliness, your generosity preserves our daily momentum. Nothing halts learning or disrupts focus faster than running to wash up or clear a desk, only to find empty dispensers. By ensuring these necessities are always within reach, you have eliminated daily frustrations and replaced them with ease and peace of mind.\r\n\r\nYour proactive care sends a clear message to everyone who walks through our doors: this space is valued, respected, and well-maintained. Thank you for recognizing that even the simplest supplies can make an extraordinary impact on our productivity, health, and morale every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1788959224627,"projectUrl":"project/roll-call-paper-towel-and-tissue-restoc/10554899/","projectTitle":"Roll Call! Paper Towel and Tissue Restock Request","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667576331005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcampos2"},{"teacherId":328339,"projectId":10478367,"letterContent":"Your generosity has completely transformed our classroom into a warm, peaceful sanctuary for learning. Thanks to your support, our energetic students walked into a space that feels less like a sterile room and more like a welcoming second home.\r\n\r\nThe addition of soft, cozy rugs and gentle lamp lighting has made an immediate impact on our daily routines. 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Thank you for believing in our students and investing in a classroom environment that truly nurtures their potential!","fullyFundedDate":1787664850821,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-spaces-bright-minds/10478367/","projectTitle":"Cozy Spaces, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667576331005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcampos2"},{"teacherId":328339,"projectId":10430628,"letterContent":"Your generosity is already making a tangible difference in our school. Thanks to your support, our classrooms are now equipped with the essential wipes needed to keep our students healthy, safe, and focused every day.\r\n\r\nIn a busy school environment, high-touch surfaces like desks, keyboards, and doorknobs can easily spread germs. Your contribution provides an immediate defense against seasonal bugs, drastically reducing sick days and keeping our kids in the classroom where they belong. Beyond germ protection, these simple supplies do heavy lifting: they swiftly clear up daily spills, remove dangerous allergen residues like peanut dust for our students with severe allergies, and save precious instructional time that would otherwise be lost to cleanup trips.\r\n\r\nBy taking care of these fundamental daily needs, you have given our teachers and students the ultimate gift—an uninterrupted, safe, and clean space to learn and grow. Thank you for investing in our school community's health and academic success!","fullyFundedDate":1787664835037,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-out-the-germs-bring-on-success/10430628/","projectTitle":"Wipe Out the Germs, Bring On Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667576331005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcampos2"},{"teacherId":5802169,"projectId":10515057,"letterContent":"I am very grateful for your generosity, nothing describes the feeling of knowing that there are people out there supporting and rooting for you and your students. These supplies will help my students because many of them lack the basic resources to be successful in school. So many of them work and use the income to help provide for their households, so unfortunately, supplies are not on their list for things to buy. I am glad that I am able to offer them supplies to keep them focused and learning. We are forever thankful to you and your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787664901631,"projectUrl":"project/ink-to-create-posters/10515057/","projectTitle":"Ink to Create Posters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Covarrubias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5802169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617903347398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-covarrubias23"},{"teacherId":5802169,"projectId":10515576,"letterContent":"I am very grateful for your generosity, nothing describes the feeling of knowing that there are people out there supporting and rooting for you and your students. These supplies will help my students because many of them lack the basic resources to be successful in school. 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