{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"H.L. Harshman Middle School 501","outOfStateSupporters":50.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1016751,"projectId":10259512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing tech updates to my classroom. I am loving using the wireless keyboard from anywhere in the room and the track pad to write on the screen. \r\n\r\nThe students also love when I use these and I'm able to circulate around the room while I am using them which is great for classroom management and for providing just in time support to students who might need it as we are working. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation. My students and I are really appreciating the tech upgrades to the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1781117519702,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-tech-support-upgrades/10259512/","projectTitle":"Classroom Tech Support Upgrades","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hereth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1016751_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490621261111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hereth"},{"teacherId":2425876,"projectId":10101154,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to my classroom project, \"Floor Hockey Goals.\" These field hockey goals will be instrumental in helping me provide more students with access to play hockey and other activities. This eliminates the barrier of making students \"wait their turn\" or having to \"sit out\" while other classmates have the opportunity to play. \r\n\r\nMy students enjoy having opportunities to get their \"wiggles\" out in Physical Education classes. These goals will allow students access to more continuous play thus working out more wiggles. Thank you for considering my project and helping to fund my project. The students will not let these amazing floor hockey goals go to waste.","fullyFundedDate":1774465968627,"projectUrl":"project/floor-hockey-goals/10101154/","projectTitle":"Floor Hockey Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2425876"},{"teacherId":3335091,"projectId":10414834,"letterContent":"Improvisation is a subgenre of theatre in which actors perform without a script and develop the contents of a scene while in the midst of performing. I have always felt that improv is extremely similar to using a second or nondominant language in real-life contexts; to a certain extent, we follow a script, but we also have to be prepared to go off-script with the language we know. This is why I am so excited to teach Creative Dramatic Arts for language and literacy acquisition in Spanish. Thank you for purchasing these improvisation books to enrich our class!","fullyFundedDate":1785434905045,"projectUrl":"project/improv-games-for-spanish-oracy-and-liter/10414834/","projectTitle":"Improv Games for Spanish Oracy and Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. TeKolste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3335091_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651711718979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstekolste"},{"teacherId":326848,"projectId":10057391,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping fill up the snack box before testing season last year. Students appreciated having both healthy snacks and fun treats to keep them motivated during state testing.\r\n\r\nI also use these donations to refill the prize box for students who win games or who earn the most participation points for showing our school's expectations of being accountable, empathetic, respectful, and motivated.\r\n\r\nAt the end of the year when supplies are dwindling, we appreciated your help filling our prize box and filling the students stomachs.","fullyFundedDate":1773322044328,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-successful-students/10057391/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp326848_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746610269315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-crone"},{"teacherId":3335091,"projectId":10408486,"letterContent":"It is so beneficial to have a classroom library, especially one in Spanish, so that our students can be immersed in a linguistically rich environment. Studies show that, if our students can develop strong literacy skills in Spanish, those skills will transfer to English through bilingual education. Students will not only become highly proficient in English, they will become bilingual and biliterate and achieve academic and professional proficiency in both English and Spanish. Thanks to your generosity, I have the practical means to encourage free and voluntary reading among my students, therefore expanding their vocabulary and accelerating their language acquisition. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1785112188810,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-library-for-middle-school-du/10408486/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Library for Middle School Dual Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. TeKolste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3335091_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651711718979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstekolste"},{"teacherId":3335091,"projectId":10101474,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to provide a peaceful and calm environment in Spanish Language Arts class as we start the year. The room is decorated with string lights and flexible seating so that our room is a calming, pleasant space in which students are happy to be. We are now in our third year of the dual-language program at our school, and we are pushing our bilingual students to continue to improve their language proficiency in both English and Spanish so that they can be successful in middle school, high school, and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1780338952293,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-soft-lighting-for-a/10101474/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Soft Lighting for a Calm Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. TeKolste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3335091_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651711718979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstekolste"},{"teacherId":4437184,"projectId":9308998,"letterContent":"The addition of the storage bench has completely redefined the workflow and professional feel of our media studio. By providing a dedicated space for students to sit and collaborate on scripts or review daily footage, you have helped transform a cramped classroom into a true production hub where teamwork can flourish. The integrated storage has been a lifelace, allowing us to neatly tuck away tripods, microphones, and props that used to create a constant obstacle course, giving the students the organized environment they need to produce high-quality work.\r\nWhat is most exciting to see is how much more responsibility the students have taken over their gear now that everything has a \"home.\" I've noticed that several of our lead anchors and editors, who used to spend the first ten minutes of class hunting for misplaced equipment, are now diving straight into their creative process with a sense of pride and calm. Your support has not only provided us with furniture but has taught our students the value of a professional workspace, allowing their creativity to take center stage instead of the clutter.","fullyFundedDate":1750774719037,"projectUrl":"project/whats-in-storage/9308998/","projectTitle":"What's in \"Storage?\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4437184_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493494324264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4437184"},{"teacherId":4437184,"projectId":9431734,"letterContent":"The arrival of these student-selected titles has sparked a renewed sense of energy and ownership in our classroom book clubs. By providing books from the Young Hoosier list in both English and Spanish, you have directly supported our Dual Language mission and ensured that our diverse learners see their own identities and languages reflected on the page. Students were thrilled to unbox the very titles they helped choose, and that excitement has translated into deeper, more reflective discussions during our reading blocks.\r\nThis project has allowed me to move beyond a \"one size fits all\" reading curriculum and instead foster a truly student-led community of readers. I've seen several students who were previously hesitant to participate in English-only discussions become leaders in their small groups now that they have high-quality literature available in their native Spanish. Your generosity has removed the barriers to literacy, allowing our students to focus on the joy of the story and the strength of their own voices.","fullyFundedDate":1753882401224,"projectUrl":"project/better-books/9431734/","projectTitle":"Better Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4437184_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493494324264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4437184"},{"teacherId":4437184,"projectId":9703120,"letterContent":"The impact of these resources has been immediate, transforming our classroom from a space of logistical hurdles into a streamlined hub of creativity. With a steady supply of chargers, the \"low battery\" anxiety that used to interrupt our video editing and research sessions has vanished, allowing students to remain deeply immersed in their work. The addition of headphones has been equally vital; they have provided a private, focused workspace for students to engage with instructional videos and digital tools without the distraction of a busy classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat is most exciting is seeing our students take full ownership of their projects now that technology is a reliable partner rather than a barrier. I've noticed that several students who previously struggled to stay on task in a noisy environment have particularly blossomed, using their headphones to find a \"quiet zone\" where they can finally hear their own creative voice. Your generosity has ensured that every student has the power and the focus they need to explore, create, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758148991885,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-reboot/9703120/","projectTitle":"Classroom Reboot","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4437184_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493494324264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4437184"},{"teacherId":3121226,"projectId":10149448,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to our classroom during state testing! I was able to provide my students with snacks to help and motivate them to stay focused, comfortable, and ready for their multiple tests over the course of two weeks. Many of my students come to school hungry or lose energy as the day goes on, which can make it harder to concentrate and stay on task. Having these snacks available allowed them to refuel and stay engaged during this very critical time. When students first saw the snacks, they literally jumped for joy and were so happy and excited. All they kept saying was \"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!\" It warmed my heart to see how happy and appreciative they were. It's the little things that count for them. I witnessed students super engaged and locked in during their test due to their excitement of having snacks. Each day they entered my room for testing, students were eager to see what goodies they were going to receive that day!\r\n\r\nThanks again. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1776451385510,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-successful-students/10149448/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3121226_orig.jpg?crop=468,468,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647268820730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-thomas-science-experience"},{"teacherId":326848,"projectId":10057213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me keep my students' Chromebooks charged. We use our computers almost every day, and my middle schoolers do not always remember to charge their computers at home. There is nothing worse than having an entire lesson planned, and then kids not being able to participate. Because of your generous donation, our computers are charged and our brains are ignited.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we are about to take the state standardized assessment, and it is impossible for students to stay on pace to complete the tests if they don't have charged computers.\r\n\r\nYou are a star!","fullyFundedDate":1770057160033,"projectUrl":"project/charging-forward/10057213/","projectTitle":"Charging Forward","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp326848_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746610269315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-crone"},{"teacherId":1785894,"projectId":10055878,"letterContent":"As we are diving headfirst into testing season, it has been a huge relief to not have to worry about whether or not my students will have pencils, clean spaces, andtissues for their sniffles and seasonal allergies. \r\n\r\nKids are able to access the items they need as they walk into class so that they can put their energy and focus on learning rather than basic essentials. Having these items readily avaiable has also supported my teaching practices by allowing me to maximize my instructional time when students are present.\r\n\r\nI am sure these seem like small and minute items, but they can make a really big impact. 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