{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nicholas Senn High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8120091,"projectId":9784980,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Thanks to you, our learning environment has truly transformed, and my students are more engaged, inspired, and excited to learn than ever before.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the room buzzed with energy, and the students were so excited to be able to have snacks to keep them learning & preparing on busy debate days. We've already put the resources to great use. The students were able to have snacks on our late nights preparing for debate competitions and on Saturdays when we went to competitions!","fullyFundedDate":1759759391893,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-snacks-for-our-hardworkin/9784980/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds: Snacks for Our Hardworking Debate Team!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crutchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8120091_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692985068330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8120091"},{"teacherId":8120091,"projectId":9586814,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Thanks to you, our learning environment has truly transformed, and my students are more engaged, inspired, and excited to learn than ever before.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the room buzzed with energy, and the students were so excited to have new materials to be able to use. We've already put the resources to great use. The students were able to have useful materials on Saturdays when we went to competitions!","fullyFundedDate":1755618132702,"projectUrl":"project/voices-for-change-empowering-high-schoo/9586814/","projectTitle":"Voices for Change: Empowering High School Debaters with Essential Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crutchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8120091_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692985068330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8120091"},{"teacherId":9695888,"projectId":8997485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding \"Engage, Inspire, and Empower ALL Learners.\" Your generosity made a real difference in my classroom, and I wanted to share exactly how.\r\n\r\nThe color printer quickly became one of my most-used tools. I used it to create color-coded reference sheets, differentiated handouts tailored to different learners, and materials for group projects, all of which helped my students engage more deeply with what we were learning. The markers and chart paper got just as much use, especially during our dystopian film clip presentations, when students filled sheet after sheet with ideas for their group work. Watching them debate, revise, and present their thinking was pure joyful learning, and I don't think I've seen a livelier, more excited class discussion in a long time.\r\n\r\nThe tissue and sanitizer turned out to be more essential than I expected. We went through an extended stretch with broken paper towel dispensers in the bathrooms, and having tissues on hand in my classroom truly was a lifesaver during cold season. My students noticed, too. They are wonderfully vocal about their appreciation, and they made sure I knew how much it meant to always have those basic self-care essentials available to them.\r\n\r\nI am endlessly grateful for donors like you who understand that supporting a classroom means supporting the whole student. Thank you for investing in my students' learning, comfort, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1734634778908,"projectUrl":"project/engage-inspire-and-empower-all-learner/8997485/","projectTitle":"Engage, Inspire, and Empower ALL Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byrne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9695888_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y777&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785032274937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aurorabyrne"},{"teacherId":4397867,"projectId":9978184,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our semester 2 supplies project! The end of the year can be a challenge to continue working in creative ways based on the materials we have left in the classrooms. These resources will help students create projects they are proud of to display the work they have done and the growth they have made throughout the year! Our students are currently using the materials for their city project where they are using their new vocabulary to identify key parts of the neighborhood on a map designed by them!","fullyFundedDate":1777630283065,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-semester-two-esl-projects/9978184/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Semester Two ESL Projects!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4397867_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729976159666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rlackey"},{"teacherId":4397867,"projectId":10221608,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom library project! Our students have time for independent reading everyday in class. It can be very difficult to get teenagers interested in books especially when the reading levels are often much higher than their English skills. These books are student stories much like the students in our program. When teens see themselves reflected in print it is often just the spark we are looking for the promote independent reading as an everyday part of life. Thank you for joining our learning community in this impactful way!","fullyFundedDate":1778001368730,"projectUrl":"project/books-of-newcomer-stories-for-newcomer-c/10221608/","projectTitle":"Books of Newcomer Stories for Newcomer Classes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4397867_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729976159666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rlackey"},{"teacherId":4397867,"projectId":10256995,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom library project! Students are required to read independently daily each year they are in our program. It can be a challenge to keep the library stocked with books that are of high interest and at the appropriate reading level for our language learners. The books in this project will help us give students new and exciting books to read the finish the year strong with independent reading goals. Thank you for your support of our students and their educational success!","fullyFundedDate":1777923065680,"projectUrl":"project/new-non-fiction-books-for-esl-classroom/10256995/","projectTitle":"New Non-fiction Books for ESL Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4397867_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729976159666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rlackey"},{"teacherId":4397867,"projectId":9946028,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom supplies project! This time of year can be very challenging as we run out of supplies and students are completing end of the year projects. Many of our students are unable to bring any supplies of their own. Teachers and community members like you help to supply students with the materials they need to be successful. Thank you for joining us in supporting student engagement and learning in this impactful way! Your donation helps us finish the school year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1776946409191,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-esl-classroom/9946028/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for ESL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4397867_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729976159666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rlackey"},{"teacherId":3182514,"projectId":9208232,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project, \"Utilizing 3D Printing for Plant/Hydroponics Component Design and Testing.\" While we may not know your names, your impact is clearly visible in the creativity, curiosity, and growth happening in our classroom every day.\r\nBecause of your support, my 12th grade Earth and Space Science students have been able to approach plant growth through an engineering and innovation lens. As part of our unit on sustaining life beyond Earth, students designed and tested their own 3D-printed components for hydroponic and semi-hydroponic growing systems. They explored how to grow plants in environments without traditional soil, creating custom structures to support roots, manage water flow, and optimize growing conditions. Students iterated on their designs, troubleshooting challenges and refining their models through real-world testing.\r\nWhen the materials were introduced, the excitement was immediate. Many students had never seen 3D printing applied in this way, and for most, it was their first time designing something with a real-world purpose. Watching them go from uncertainty to confidently creating functional components was a powerful moment.\r\nIn my 10th grade Chemistry classes, students used these tools to connect scientific concepts with design. They created and tested systems that incorporated different substrates and monitored how variables like nutrient solutions and pH levels impacted plant growth. The ability to design custom components allowed them to think more critically about how chemistry directly influences system performance.\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue refining our designs, collecting data, and improving our hydroponic systems. Future students will build on this work, using 3D printing to solve new challenges related to sustainability, agriculture, and environmental science.\r\nEven though you remain anonymous, please know that your generosity has created meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that inspire innovation and problem-solving. Thank you for investing in my students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1746466811468,"projectUrl":"project/utilizing-3d-printing-for-plant-hydropo/9208232/","projectTitle":"Utilizing 3D Printing for Plant/ Hydroponics Component Design and Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3182514_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746560945936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3182514"},{"teacherId":3182514,"projectId":9328135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, *\"Bringing an Indoor Plant Growing System to Our Classroom.\"* Your contributions have made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nIn both my 12th grade Earth and Space Science classes and my 10th grade Chemistry classes, these new materials have transformed how students engage with science. In Earth and Space Science, we explored the concept of migrating to a planet without soil. Using the indoor greenhouse system, students designed and tested different substrate mixtures to grow plants. They were able to manipulate environmental factors like humidity and light, and experiment with semi-hydroponic and fully hydroponic systems. One of the most powerful moments came when students began troubleshooting their own plant growth challenges—adjusting mixtures, testing new ideas, and learning through trial and error just like real scientists.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reaction was incredible. About 95% of my students had never even heard of indoor greenhouses, and none had experience using materials like LECA, perlite, or charcoal in plant systems. Even more striking, nearly 90% had never planted anything before. Watching their curiosity spark and their confidence grow as they explored these unfamiliar tools was truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nIn my Chemistry classes, students used the materials to develop and test natural fertilizers, carefully observing how different compositions affected plant growth. They also experimented with altering soil pH, connecting their understanding of acids and bases to real-world applications. These hands-on investigations brought abstract concepts to life in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue building on this work by refining our growing systems, collecting long-term data, and applying our findings to new experiments. Future students will benefit from these resources as they explore sustainability, environmental science, and chemistry through authentic, hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has opened the door to experiences my students would not have otherwise had. Thank you for helping us grow not just plants, but curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755647200950,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-an-indoor-plant-growing-system/9328135/","projectTitle":"Bringing an Indoor Plant Growing System to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3182514_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746560945936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3182514"},{"teacherId":3182514,"projectId":8984752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Cultivating Sustainability: Empowering Students Through Hands-On Plant Care and Growth.\" Your generosity has provided my students with meaningful opportunities to explore science through real-world, hands-on experiences.\r\nBecause of your support, my students are able to investigate how different growing conditions, soil mixtures, hydroponic systems, and plant care techniques impact plant health and sustainability. These experiences encourage curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving while helping students better understand environmental science and sustainability practices.\r\nMy Chemistry students are learning how chemical compositions and nutrients affect plant growth, while my Earth and Space Science students were able to experiment with hydroponic and semi-hydroponic systems to discover innovative ways plants can thrive. These activities allow students to learn through observation, experimentation, and trial and error—just like real scientists.\r\nBoth contents were able to build on knowledge and experience they achieved while using the materials. My senior classes (Earth Space) were able to provide guidance for my 10th grade students (Chemistry) on which plants could thrive without soil. I plan on continuing to use this project with my future classes providing students students to build and improve the labs I designed. \r\nYour kindness is helping create a classroom environment where students feel inspired, engaged, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in our students' education and helping us cultivate a deeper appreciation for science, sustainability, and the world around us.","fullyFundedDate":1742935174625,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-sustainability-empowering-s/8984752/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Sustainability: Empowering Students Through Hands-On Plant Care and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3182514_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746560945936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3182514"},{"teacherId":4397867,"projectId":10156668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our books project this semester. It can be so difficult to find books for young people that keep their interest. The extra challenge for our students is they may be reading at a much lower level than the books they want to read. It is really important for us to keep replenishing the books available in our classroom library to meet the everchanging needs of our language learners. They are so devoted to daily independent reading and are so excited when new books arrive!","fullyFundedDate":1773855309379,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-esl-classroom-library/10156668/","projectTitle":"New Books for ESL Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4397867_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729976159666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rlackey"},{"teacherId":8073366,"projectId":9886871,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. Students have been very excited to have these supplies in the classroom. These supplies allow students to better focus in class and has been helping with student comprehension and engagmeent in the classroom. Oftentimes, students can get distracted or anxious. These tools have been helping with self-regulation. We appreciate all of the kindness and hope it comes back to you. 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