{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elgin High School","outOfStateSupporters":15.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. 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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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There is an added bonus, movie to book comparision. This practice enhances metacognition. By linking new information in a text to personal experiences, previous knowledge, or other texts, readers develop deeper understanding, actively monitor their comprehension, and can adjust their strategies as needed, thereby enhancing both reading comprehension and overall metacognitive skills. \r\n\r\nSo many beneifts from a simple enjoyable activity such as this, that you have helped create, will benefit these students now and into the future! That is an immeasurable gift from you!","fullyFundedDate":1746786884517,"projectUrl":"project/joy-of-reading/9275031/","projectTitle":"Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Remblake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7104318_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689079821659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7104318"},{"teacherId":9806236,"projectId":8896009,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, staff, and the entire Elgin High School and UpState 8 Conference Esports community, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generosity in helping make our Inaugural UpState 8 Esports Conference Tournament a reality.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to acquire the essential equipment—PlayStation 5 consoles, game titles, and key peripherals—that made it possible to host our first-ever conference-wide esports event. Without these resources, this tournament simply could not have happened.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift extends far beyond the equipment itself. For many of our students, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds, opportunities like this are rare. Esports provides a platform where they can compete, collaborate, and showcase their talents in ways that traditional sports sometimes cannot capture. Through this tournament, countless numbers of students experienced the excitement of high-level competition, the pride of representing their schools, and the sense of belonging that comes with being part of something bigger than themselves.\r\n\r\nYour support did more than create a one-time event—it opened doors. Students who participated in this tournament are now inspired to pursue future opportunities in gaming, technology, media, and even collegiate esports programs. 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Your generosity has given our kids a chance to shine on a stage they might never have imagined possible—and has set a foundation for future tournaments and opportunities for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are proud to say: because of you, the inaugural UpState 8 Esports Conference Tournament was not just a success, but a milestone moment in the lives of countless students.","fullyFundedDate":1730163143576,"projectUrl":"project/support-the-inaugural-upstate-8-esports/8896009/","projectTitle":"Support the Inaugural UpState 8 Esports Conference Tournament: Phase 2","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Keathley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9806236_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729373598309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806236"},{"teacherId":9899595,"projectId":9066102,"letterContent":"This project has truly breathed new life into my classroom. 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