{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waukegan High School - Brookside","outOfStateSupporters":30.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10423607,"projectId":10248807,"letterContent":"This program is amazing. Last year I started in the District 60 without only a few supplies for me and for my students. I don't tools to engage the kids in some of the classes. The support that you are giving us, is so helpful for us because as teachers we are daily thinking in how to give different ways of learning to our students in order to grow their knowledge. All the supplies that you provided me for the 26-27, are helping me in giving to my students the opportunity to learn in a better way. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1777985692899,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-physics-freshman-students/10248807/","projectTitle":"Engaging Physics Freshman Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Argaez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10423607"},{"teacherId":10397735,"projectId":10000852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! I sincerely apologize for my late response. I had a newborn and was out of school, but my substitute shared with me how grateful the students were for the items and the food you provided . You truly made a difference and helped make our students feel supported and cared for .\r\n\r\nThe Students were excited and thankful to receive the supplies and food these resources allow us to create a more welcoming classroom environment and give our students what they need to learn, participate, and stay focused . Your support reminds our students that there are people on their community who believe in them and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank You SO much again , Mostly for thinking of our classroom and investing in our students. We were Truly Blessed .","fullyFundedDate":1769177166698,"projectUrl":"project/focus-foods/10000852/","projectTitle":"Focus Foods","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Blanchard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10397735"},{"teacherId":9389305,"projectId":10065822,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project to provide free snacks to students after exams! Your generosity has helped us create a small but meaningful tradition that gives students a chance to recharge and celebrate their hard work. After the intensity of an exam, students are often tired and ready for a break. Seeing the snacks waiting for them brings smiles and excitement, and it gives us an opportunity to remind them that their effort and dedication are noticed and appreciated.\r\n\r\nWe are using the snacks as more than just a reward—they are a way to reinforce the importance of self-care and celebrating accomplishments. After completing an exam, students can grab a snack, take a moment to relax, and enjoy the feeling of having accomplished something challenging. Moving forward, we hope to continue this tradition after future exams and use these moments to encourage students to recognize their own progress and hard work. Thank you for helping us show our students that their efforts matter and that their school community is here to support and celebrate them!","fullyFundedDate":1778532467225,"projectUrl":"project/post-exam-pick-me-up-snacks-for-energy/10065822/","projectTitle":"Post-Exam Pick-Me-Up: Snacks for Energy and Encouragement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Athena Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9389305_orig.jpg?crop=2294,2294,x1041,y332&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746893216143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/athenajil-mercado"},{"teacherId":9389305,"projectId":10065568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Science Comes Alive: Engaging Minds through Hands-On Projects.\" Your generous donation of a Cricut Maker has helped me create a more engaging and welcoming science classroom. I use the Cricut Maker to create colorful classroom displays, science-themed decorations, labels, visual aids, and materials for our activities. These resources help make our classroom more connected to science and capture my students' attention.\r\n\r\nAlthough I am the one operating the Cricut, my students benefit from the materials it helps me create. The displays and activities make our lessons more visually appealing, interactive, and memorable. Your support has given me a valuable tool to bring more creativity into my classroom and make science come alive for my students. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a more exciting learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1778523428808,"projectUrl":"project/science-comes-alive-engaging-minds-thro/10065568/","projectTitle":"Science Comes Alive: Engaging Minds through Hands-On Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Athena Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9389305_orig.jpg?crop=2294,2294,x1041,y332&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746893216143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/athenajil-mercado"},{"teacherId":7170147,"projectId":10465001,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for your generous donation! We know you work hard for every dollar you spend on us and we will put your donation to good use! We appreciate you putting trust and support into our classroom. We aim to create the best environment for our kids and your support helps us do just that! This lighting has really helped calm down our classroom and make it a more calm and comfortable space. It has changed the dynamic of the room and kids are focusing better and more relaxed and productive!","fullyFundedDate":1787165291759,"projectUrl":"project/give-my-students-warm-soft-lighting-to-r/10465001/","projectTitle":"Give My Students Warm Soft Lighting To Reduce Stress Levels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sampras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7170147_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583934019578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7170147"},{"teacherId":7170147,"projectId":10378901,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for your generous donation! We know you work hard for every dollar you spend on us and we will put your donation to good use! We appreciate you putting trust and support into our classroom. We aim to create the best environment for our kids and your support helps us do just that! This has greatly helped our organizational system in our classroom! We worked together as a class to get our props organized, labeled and we hope to keep it that way throughout the year (a girl can dream!) But at least now we have a system in place!","fullyFundedDate":1787165292678,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-organize-our-photography-prop-ro/10378901/","projectTitle":"Help Us Organize Our Photography Prop Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sampras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7170147_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583934019578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7170147"},{"teacherId":7170147,"projectId":10090251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our food share program. The impact you have made touches so many lives. We are able to keep kids fed and focused throughout the day so they have only less thing to worry about day to day. We distribute these snacks throughout the day to students who need extra food, express hunger, or need something to take home to siblings or for an after school activity. While we can't solve the problem of hunger completely, we can certainly try our best to put a dent in it one snack at a time! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778696764311,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-food-share-program/10090251/","projectTitle":"Help Our Food Share Program!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sampras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7170147_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583934019578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7170147"},{"teacherId":6710514,"projectId":10404618,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation that will benefit my classroom and my students! The new school year has started and my students were eager to return, to begin the year knowing that there are endless possibilities ahead of them.\r\n On the first day of school, all students were given pens, pencils and folders. The remaining supplies are placed throughout the rooms where the students can take them as needed. The highlighters will definitely come in handy when we begin reading our first novel, which is only a week away! \r\n All of the supplies that were received will be put to good use. My students and I appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1785374155236,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-the-year-with-needed-supplies/10404618/","projectTitle":"Beginning the Year With Needed Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weidner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6710514_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721789297330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6710514"},{"teacherId":10251977,"projectId":10235520,"letterContent":"This project has elevated my teaching by giving me new resources that make learning more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful for my students. I am using these materials to create more interactive lessons, provide students with opportunities to explore concepts in different ways, and connect what we learn in class to real-world situations. Having access to these resources also allows me to continue growing as a teacher and be more creative in how I introduce challenging concepts.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite classroom moments has been seeing students become genuinely excited when they can use the new resources to test an idea, make observations, and figure out a solution on their own. Moments like these remind me that students learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process. Seeing their curiosity and confidence grow has made a meaningful impact on my teaching.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited to continue developing my skills in creating more student-centered and inquiry-based learning experiences. As we move forward, I look forward to teaching more physics topics where students can investigate, experiment, and see how the concepts we discuss in class connect to the world around them.\r\n\r\nThank you to my donors for making this possible. Your generosity has provided my students with valuable opportunities to learn, explore, and experience physics in a more engaging way. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777985693702,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-curiosity-in-physics-through-tea/10235520/","projectTitle":"Fueling Curiosity in Physics Through Teacher Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabanero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10251977_orig.jpg?crop=1999,1999,x247,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764866610177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251977"},{"teacherId":9408221,"projectId":10159175,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my students' daily learning experience. Having these supplies available has helped create a more organized, comfortable, and supportive classroom environment. The hard drive allows me to keep important instructional materials, lessons, and resources safely organized and accessible, while the Kleenex helps students take care of their everyday needs without having to leave the classroom. These simple resources help reduce interruptions, keep students comfortable, and allow them to stay focused on learning. Most importantly, this project shows my students that their classroom is a place where their needs are valued and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1776100003685,"projectUrl":"project/organized-teaching-engaged-students/10159175/","projectTitle":"Organized Teaching, Engaged Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marielli Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9408221"},{"teacherId":6710514,"projectId":10228474,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating to my project allowing me to take two professional development classes. The classes that I chose to take, Gamification in the Classroom and Tommorow's Technology in Today's Classroom, helped me refine my teaching skills. \r\n Each of the classes I completed gave me new insight on how I can make my lessons more enjoyable and to keep my students engaged throughout the assignment. It is very easy for a teacher to use the same lesson plans year after year, but the problem with that is, often the lesson is outdated and stale, plus every August you have a new group of students to work with, meaning the lessons might need to be adjusted.\r\n I look forward to the next school year so I can implement what I have just learned from these two courses. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1777985692474,"projectUrl":"project/its-time-to-learn-new-ways-to-engage-st/10228474/","projectTitle":"It's Time To Learn New Ways To Engage Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weidner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6710514_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721789297330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6710514"},{"teacherId":9408217,"projectId":10263901,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my 9th grade diverse learners are using iPads and Apple Pencil to access learning in more meaningful and engaging ways. Students can write, annotate, organize assignments, and express ideas with greater independence and confidence. This technology has especially helped students who struggle with traditional paper-and-pencil tasks by increasing participation, focus, and ownership of learning. 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