{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"J.C. Harmon High School","outOfStateSupporters":54.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10169146,"projectId":9583439,"letterContent":"What teenager isn't always hungry! That includes most of my students. Many of my students come from families that struggle to keep up with the rising costs of food. They don't have the extra money to buy snacks to bring to school. The snacks that you have purchased have been given to students to give them a little boost of energy for long testing days, to students that come to school late and miss breakfast, to students that need a little extra food to get them through sports practice after school, and to students that are just hungry. Thanks for helping my students with these snacks.","fullyFundedDate":1755337858623,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9583439/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Betzen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10169146_orig.jpg?crop=1869,1869,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755028293234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169146"},{"teacherId":10169146,"projectId":9575245,"letterContent":"These donated items are being used in my classroom. I teach Math to high school students that struggle with many academic skills. One of the most used items is the visual countdown clock. It helps my students visually see how much time is remaining for various tasks. I love that it is large enough for everyone to see no matter where they are in the classroom. It is particularly helpful for my students that have little or no sense of time. Of course, items like facial tissues, coloring pencils, and the digital clock would be useful in any classroom. My students love the fact that the clock is digital as many of them struggle to read analog clocks. Thank you for my classroom better equipped.","fullyFundedDate":1755040352680,"projectUrl":"project/give-my-students-a-chance-to-succeed/9575245/","projectTitle":"Give my Students a Chance to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Betzen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10169146_orig.jpg?crop=1869,1869,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755028293234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169146"},{"teacherId":2323568,"projectId":9542094,"letterContent":"Thank you for your gracious donation of texts for my classroom. We are preparing to analyze Frankenstein and the students are getting very excited to understand the science investigations this text inspired, as well as the many elements and themes that have pervaded popular culture. \r\n\r\nMy students have prepared for this text through a collaborative annotation of a short Mary Shelley biography. They have begun reading the first portion of the text for comprehension, so we can move deeper into critical analysis for theme and connections to our pre-work.\r\n\r\nI am so excited to see how they grow with this text as thinkers and writers! Thank you for helping make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755107913713,"projectUrl":"project/critical-reading-opening-perspectives/9542094/","projectTitle":"Critical Reading: Opening Perspectives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yakel-Kuntz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2323568_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669918096304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2323568"},{"teacherId":5905543,"projectId":9403225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity provided us with Nearpod and vocabulary tools that are already making a huge difference. These resources are helping my students engage in lessons in new ways, making learning more interactive, fun, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, school can be difficult, and they often face challenges both inside and outside of the classroom. With Nearpod and stronger vocabulary practice, they are building confidence, finding their voices, and making real progress. I've seen them lean in more, ask questions, and take risks with their learning that they might not have before.\r\n\r\nYour kindness shows my students that others believe in them and want them to succeed. This not only strengthens their skills but also inspires them to keep working hard. We are so grateful for your support—you are truly making a lasting impact on their education and lives.","fullyFundedDate":1750359172660,"projectUrl":"project/tech-that-talks-nearpod-and-flocabulary/9403225/","projectTitle":"Tech That Talks: Nearpod and Flocabulary for Deeper Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5905543_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660344200149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5905543"},{"teacherId":7235888,"projectId":8593384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. I was a able to receive a color printer for my students to see their digital projects printed in real life.\r\n\r\n So many times our students growing up in a technology age; most of them don't have color printers in their home or classroom due to having phones and tablets. However, the impact that you all made by funding my project. My Web Page Design students were able to take their digital photo collages they made for Mother's Day turning into a fully color printed photo collage that each student was able to hand their photo collage to their Mother's as a printed digital product that they created in class. It makes it tangle for our students to see themselves as Graphic Designer, Web Page Designers and Print Shops owners.\r\n\r\nI had students participate in a District Wide Showcase. Three young men from my Animation class and one of the young ladies in my Senior Capstone course who worked with a local business to re-design her organizations webpage and redesigning her logo. This student were able to create a wonderful, vibrant , and professional booth to showcase all their hard work over the years as digital content creators. Seeing her reaction to her business cards printed that she designed was priceless! \r\n Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1730745951987,"projectUrl":"project/one-printer-will-bring-students-digital/8593384/","projectTitle":"One Printer Will Bring Students Digital Products Into the Real-world!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allegra Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7235888_orig.jpg?crop=1592,1592,x0,y838&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598047056648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7235888"},{"teacherId":9637532,"projectId":8620451,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom was able to launch a student-led campaign project using the new button maker. Students took on the roles of political candidates, creating campaign materials that included logos, posters, slogans, and custom buttons to promote their platforms.\r\n\r\nThe button maker gave students a hands-on way to bring their campaign identities to life. They were immediately engaged in the creative process and took pride in seeing their designs turned into real, tangible materials. This project supported skills in civic education, marketing, design, and public speaking.\r\n\r\nNext, students will analyze real political advertisements and compare them to their own messaging. We'll discuss what makes campaign communication effective, ethical, and persuasive in different contexts. This project is just one example of how your contribution is helping students connect classroom learning to real-world experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1724862363762,"projectUrl":"project/juan-for-mayor-button-maker-project/8620451/","projectTitle":"Juan for Mayor! Button Maker Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eiterich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9637532_orig.jpg?crop=1791,1791,x524,y1258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753140415554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/courtneyeiterich"},{"teacherId":9653417,"projectId":8645299,"letterContent":"Thank you immensely for your donation of The House on Mango Street. My 9th grade students began the year with this text for our unit on \"American Voices,\" and we had enough books for each English class to have their own set. The novel is written in vignettes, which are brief, interconnected glimpses into the lives of Esperanza, her family and community. The vignettes are connected, but not sequential like chapters, so the form is usually new for my students. The brevity of each vignette makes it very accessible for new high school freshmen, but each is dense with figurative language and nuanced musings, perfect for close reads and unpacking meaning. The majority of my students are Hispanic and bilingual, and some may also be familiar with the book in its Spanish version. Major themes in the text interrogate the meaning of a home, of community, and what we owe each other. Substituting this text in our \"American Voices\" unit begins the year with students seeing characters with traits and community similar to their own, and representing the diverse makeup of our country. After reading and reflecting on themes from adolescence to culture and community, my students wrote their own narrative vignettes, showcasing brief snapshots of their own lives. Thank you for bringing this unit to life!","fullyFundedDate":1728000339677,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-matter/8645299/","projectTitle":"Stories That Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vermeire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9653417"},{"teacherId":9650447,"projectId":8632265,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of the students and staff at J.C. Harmon HS, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your support in providing funding for essential school supplies, headphones, whiteboard markers, and snacks has made a significant difference in our learning environment, and we are incredibly thankful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, our students now have access to items that enhance both their academic success and their overall well-being. Something as simple as a set of quality headphones has opened up so many opportunities for our students. In today's classroom, especially with the integration of technology, headphones are a vital learning tool. Whether they're listening to audio lessons, participating in reading programs, or practicing language skills, students are now able to focus more effectively and learn more independently. Your donation helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard markers you helped provide have also had an immediate and visible impact. Teachers use them every day for instruction, group activities, and interactive lessons. Having a fresh supply of vibrant markers means our classrooms are full of color, clarity, and creativity. It might seem like a small thing, but it's the little tools like these that help lessons come alive and engage students in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nSchool supplies such as notebooks, pencils, folders, and crayons were also purchased thanks to your donation. These basic tools are essential for every student's success, yet not every family has the means to provide them. Your gift helped ensure that every child started the day prepared and confident, with the tools they need to learn and succeed. The smiles on their faces as they unpacked their supplies were absolutely priceless.\r\n\r\nAnd of course, we can't forget to thank you for the snacks. Having healthy snacks available during the school day keeps students energized and focused. For some of our students, this may be the only snack they get all day. Thanks to you, we're able to keep our kids nourished and ready to learn, especially during those long afternoons when energy and attention often begin to fade.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond the materials you helped provide. It sends a powerful message to our students—that they are seen, valued, and supported by their community. It shows them that there are people out there who care deeply about their future and want to see them thrive. That kind of encouragement means the world, especially to those who may be facing difficult circumstances outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtfulness and support. Your donation has created a ripple effect that will continue to benefit our students throughout the school year. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in education and your belief in the power of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1723657705672,"projectUrl":"project/lets-erase/8632265/","projectTitle":"Lets Erase!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650447"},{"teacherId":2323568,"projectId":8624551,"letterContent":"My students' learning has been well-supported by your donation of materials and texts, especially Beloved by Toni Morrison. This text has allowed our local history field trip to Quindaro, a township within our community and a stop of the Underground Railroad, to come alive. 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