{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Digital Harbor High School 416","outOfStateSupporters":45.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9852087,"projectId":9690421,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, Rams in Balance: Healthy Snacks, Mats, and Moves. Because of your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a space where students can actively engage in their physical, mental, and social health in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful impacts has come from the conversations students are having using our Connection Toolkit. The \"We Connect\" cards—featuring a powerful image on one side and a meaningful quote on the other—have completely changed how my students communicate with one another.\r\n\r\nThese cards gave students an entry point into discussion that felt safe, creative, and engaging. I watched students who don't typically speak up begin to share thoughtful ideas, make connections, and build on each other's perspectives. The imagery and quotes helped them express complex thoughts about health, emotions, and decision-making in ways they hadn't before. Conversations became deeper, more respectful, and more inclusive.\r\n\r\nThe addition of yoga mats and balance boards supported these discussions by creating an environment of trust and focus. As students moved through mindfulness activities and partner challenges, they continued these meaningful conversations—practicing communication, collaboration, and support in real time.\r\n\r\nThis project didn't just provide materials—it created opportunities for every student to have a voice. It helped build confidence in students who are often quiet and strengthened the classroom community through shared experiences and dialogue.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting difference in how my students connect, communicate, and see themselves as capable contributors to important conversations about their health and well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1767206794720,"projectUrl":"project/rams-in-balance-healthy-snacks-mats/9690421/","projectTitle":"“Rams in Balance: Healthy Snacks, Mats, and Moves”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Veltre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9852087"},{"teacherId":10237149,"projectId":9799378,"letterContent":"I am writing to sincerely thank you for your generous support in providing snacks as rewards for our students. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact in our classroom and has become a powerful source of motivation for our students.\r\n\r\nThe excitement that the students show when they earn a reward is truly incredible. The snack incentives have helped reinforce positive behavior, encourage effort, and motivate students to stay focused on their academic goals. Many of our students look forward to the opportunity to earn a reward, and this has helped create a more positive and encouraging learning environment.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have shared how meaningful these snacks are to them. Some students expressed that they are happy to receive snacks because there are days when they do not have breakfast. Having a snack before or during class helps them feel full, more comfortable, and ready to learn. This support not only motivates them but also helps them focus better and participate more in class.\r\n\r\nI am proud to share that more than 90% of the students in the class, including students on my IEP caseload, successfully passed the first semester and earned credit toward graduation. This is a significant accomplishment, and your support played an important role in helping students stay motivated, focused, and engaged throughout the semester.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is not just providing snacks—it is helping build confidence, motivation, and success for students who truly benefit from encouragement and positive reinforcement. Thank you for investing in our students and for being a part of their success story.","fullyFundedDate":1765087186192,"projectUrl":"project/positive-reinforcers/9799378/","projectTitle":"Positive Reinforcers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mojica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237149"},{"teacherId":1028228,"projectId":9857083,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our AP Art 2D Design project and helping our students bring their creative visions to life. Because of your generosity, students can print their final digital and mixed-media artworks on Canson Edition fine art paper, allowing them to present gallery-ready pieces that reflect college-level standards.\r\n\r\nIn our urban public school, art is a powerful voice. Students explore identity, culture, and design by combining photography, drawing, and digital processes. Access to professional-quality paper ensures every student—regardless of background—can produce work that truly represents their ideas, effort, and creativity. Your support has elevated their confidence and helped them see their work as meaningful and exhibition-worthy.","fullyFundedDate":1766522157713,"projectUrl":"project/professional-grade-printing-paper-for-ap/9857083/","projectTitle":"Professional-Grade Printing Paper for AP Art 2D Design Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1028228_orig.png?crop=310,310,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650665326362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-howard"},{"teacherId":1028228,"projectId":9794861,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Inspiring Creativity Through Collage in AP Art. Because of your generosity, students now have access to high-quality collage materials that allow them to experiment with layering, fragmentation, and mixed media in meaningful ways. These resources help students develop strong visual narratives, take creative risks, and align their work with AP Art & Design expectations. Your donation has expanded both student confidence and artistic voice, making a lasting impact on their creative growth.","fullyFundedDate":1765808701689,"projectUrl":"project/ispiring-creativity-through-collage-in-a/9794861/","projectTitle":"Ispiring Creativity Through Collage in AP Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1028228_orig.png?crop=310,310,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650665326362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-howard"},{"teacherId":5315650,"projectId":9801150,"letterContent":"Absolutely — here's a warm, DonorsChoose-appropriate thank you letter you can use. I kept it sincere, student-centered, and clear about impact.\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project and for providing sunrise alarm clocks and digital alarm clocks for my high school students. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nMany of my students face real challenges with waking up on time and getting to school consistently. A lack of reliable alarms can quickly turn into missed classes, increased stress, and lost learning opportunities. Thanks to you, students now have tools that support healthier sleep routines and help them start their mornings with more structure and independence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are arriving at school more consistently, more prepared, and with greater confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support in helping to get these sleepyheads to class!!","fullyFundedDate":1760715037822,"projectUrl":"project/wake-up-sleepyheads-its-time-for-scho/9801150/","projectTitle":"Wake Up, Sleepyheads! 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Thank you for investing in my students and for making a lasting impact on their learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1763601768404,"projectUrl":"project/building-interactive-thinkers-compositi/9894408/","projectTitle":"Building Interactive Thinkers: Composition Books for Reflective Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1028228_orig.png?crop=310,310,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650665326362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-howard"},{"teacherId":10092732,"projectId":9694661,"letterContent":"With your support we were able to support a fun reward day for my class that made the most progress on ALEKS, our online learning platform. Students were able to enjoy a snack while playing UNO with other students.\r\n\r\nThis recognition of their hard work is not only important to support their motivation to push themselves in math, but also helps to change the perception that math class isn't fun!\r\n\r\nIt also helped to stoke the competition with the other classes, who are now more actively engaged to win the competition for the next quarter!","fullyFundedDate":1757669487911,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-excellence-treats-uno-for/9694661/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Excellence Treats & Uno for Top Algebra 2 Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10092732"},{"teacherId":10248571,"projectId":9698411,"letterContent":"It is with a profound sense of gratitude and enthusiasm that I write to detail the transformative impact your funding for an iPad has had on my professional practice, and more importantly, on the lives of my students across the globe. As an international cultural exchange teacher from the Philippines, tasked with bridging educational and geographical divides, this device has evolved from a simple piece of technology into the cornerstone of my daily workflow and a gateway to global connection. The versatility of applications like our school's academic platform, Nearpod, and Canva allows me to design dynamic, interactive lessons that move beyond static textbooks. With the pen that I bought it enables me to annotate PDFs directly, sketch out ideas for projects in real-time, and provide personalized, handwritten feedback on digital submissions. I can review students' outputs and post grades anywhere and at any time. \r\nPerhaps the most heartwarming and unexpected impact of this iPad, however, has been its power to dissolve borders and build a vibrant, living bridge of cultural exchange. Beyond my daily planning and grading, it has become a dedicated portal for communication and shared learning between my current students in the United States and my former students back in the Philippines. Using platforms like Zoom, we have orchestrated virtual exchanges that are the epitome of authentic global education. This device is the camera, which allows asynchronous sharing when time zones are challenging and for live conversation when possible. For this extraordinary gift of connection, I am eternally grateful. \r\nIn closing, the weight of my gratitude is difficult to articulate. Your generosity has touched every facet of my teaching life. It has made me a more efficient, creative, and responsive educator. Most beautifully, it has allowed me to weave the rich tapestry of my own heritage and professional journey into a lasting and meaningful dialogue between nations. This iPad is not merely a tool I use; it is a partnership I carry with me, one that continues to yield dividends in student engagement, cross-cultural understanding, and educational excellence every single day. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your visionary support. You have made an indelible difference.","fullyFundedDate":1759367757529,"projectUrl":"project/a-teachers-digital-assistant-streamlin/9698411/","projectTitle":"A Teacher's Digital Assistant: Streamlining Lessons with an iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose Natividad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10248571_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759186311897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248571"},{"teacherId":540348,"projectId":9359090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM and astronomy project on DonorsChoose. Your generosity means far more than new materials in a classroom — it opens a window to the universe for students who rarely get the chance to explore beyond their immediate surroundings.\r\n\r\nMany of my students in Baltimore City are navigating challenges far bigger than their age should require. Circumstances outside of their control sometimes limit opportunities to explore, question, and imagine. Because of your support, they now have hands-on tools to spark curiosity, inspire wonder, and help them see themselves as scientists, engineers, and thinkers.\r\n\r\nThe resources you helped provide are already transforming our lessons. Students who once hesitated to participate now race to share observations. They ask more profound questions, stay after class to explore the sky apps and models, and proudly teach each other how to use the materials. Watching them light up as they investigate planets, stars, and the mysteries of space has been truly special.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you've given underserved youth the sense that the world—and the universe—are open to them. They feel seen, valued, and capable. Your donation isn't just funding a project; it's fueling identity, possibility, and long-term interest in STEM fields that many students never imagined joining.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the potential of young scientists in Baltimore City. Your kindness will echo in their curiosity for years to come.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nT. 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Aklog (Taklog@bcps.k12.md.us )\r\nDHHS\r\nBaltimore City Public Schools","fullyFundedDate":1747007070380,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-future-science-environmenta/9337349/","projectTitle":"Empowering Future Science & Environmental Communicators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aklog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp540348_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746790908222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/540348"},{"teacherId":540348,"projectId":9326250,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM and astronomy project on DonorsChoose. Your generosity means far more than new materials in a classroom — it opens a window to the universe for students who rarely get the chance to explore beyond their immediate surroundings.\r\n\r\nMany of my students in Baltimore City are navigating challenges far bigger than their age should require. 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