{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elgin High School","outOfStateSupporters":15.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10014558,"projectId":10192218,"letterContent":"The arrival of this new equipment in September has created an overwhelmingly positive and far-reaching impact across our school communities. While these portable goals and training kits are immediately transforming our upcoming girls' soccer season, their utility extends far beyond just one team. Because I move between different sites, this gear serves multiple student-athletes throughout the academic year, providing professional-grade training resources wherever they are needed.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the excitement surrounding the 2026 World Cup has sparked an unprecedented surge in interest, dramatically increasing the number of students trying out and joining our soccer teams. Managing such large and enthusiastic groups with a severe lack of traditional equipment was a massive hurdle, but this portable gear has been a complete game-changer. It allows us to set up multiple fields and stations simultaneously, ensuring that every single player—regardless of the season or gender division—gets maximum touches on the ball and active training time. Your generosity has turned a potential equipment shortage into an opportunity for growth, keeping our fields active, our students engaged, and our soccer programs thriving.","fullyFundedDate":1778174757088,"projectUrl":"project/goals-for-girls-building-skills-and-con/10192218/","projectTitle":"Goals for Girls: Building Skills and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Heredia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10014558_orig.jpg?crop=2591,2592,x0,y1010&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746542529339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/spanishlanguagearts"},{"teacherId":10421283,"projectId":10067166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our band program. Because of your donations, our students now have access to materials that make a real difference in their daily learning and rehearsal experience.\r\n\r\nThe binders are already helping students stay organized and take better care of their music. The pencils, dry erase markers, and storage supplies are making our classroom more functional and efficient. The tissues and bandages may seem small, but they go a long way in keeping students comfortable and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the Vandoren reeds for saxophone and clarinet are a huge help. Quality reeds can be expensive, and having these available ensures that more of our students can produce their best sound without worrying about the cost. This directly impacts the quality of our ensemble and helps students feel more confident in their playing.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports not just our classroom, but our students as musicians and as a community. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1770704605331,"projectUrl":"project/music-supplies/10067166/","projectTitle":"Music Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mollenkamp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421283"},{"teacherId":10014558,"projectId":9731568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our team with new pines, cones, and other soccer training equipment! Although it is currently winter and soccer is not in season yet, my students were incredibly excited to see the gear arrive. They are already counting down the days until we can get back on the field.\r\n\r\nOnce the season begins, these resources will be absolutely essential for our daily training sessions. Having enough cones and pinnies means that all 18 players can stay active and work on their skills simultaneously, rather than waiting in lines. This will be a game-changer for our team's improvement and overall performance.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us the tools we need to hit the ground running this spring. Your support has given my students something wonderful to look forward to!","fullyFundedDate":1764781940731,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-sidelines-empowering-our-soc/9731568/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Sidelines: Empowering Our Soccer Team","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Heredia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10014558_orig.jpg?crop=2591,2592,x0,y1010&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746542529339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/spanishlanguagearts"},{"teacherId":10014558,"projectId":9733705,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in our classroom! Like you, we value quality audio. Our new portable speaker is vital because it ensures all students clearly hear the Spanish language in every video and cultural presentation. This simple upgrade closes the gap between simply watching content and truly comprehending every word, enhancing listening comprehension and language fluency.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part is the immediate improvement in engaging with authentic Spanish-language media. Our students can now clearly hear dialogues and subtle inflections in films and theatrical works, turning frustrating listening into a vibrant lesson. Our auditory learners and those new to the language have especially benefited, showing increased confidence in comprehension quizzes. 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