{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eleanor Roosevelt High School","outOfStateSupporters":34.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9715249,"projectId":9423105,"letterContent":"I am deeply appreciative of everyone who contributed to my classroom. Your generosity is already making a difference in countless ways. Students have shared how welcoming the space feels—both in appearance and even in how it smells! Several have also been able to benefit directly from the hygiene products you provided, and I feel truly fortunate to be able to support them in this way. On top of that, I'm confident the tissues and sanitizing wipes will give us a strong defense as we head into flu season.\r\n\r\nI also want to extend heartfelt appreciation to Panda Cares for stepping in to complete the campaign. Words cannot fully capture how thankful I am to each of you. Because of your kindness, my classroom has become an even happier, healthier place for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1750774657315,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-a-clean-comfortable-and/9423105/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create a Clean, Comfortable, and Functional Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756549398811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715249"},{"teacherId":7392137,"projectId":9308164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous contribution to our project! This wasn't a standard project since it wasn't for classroom supplies. Rather, this project was to help us better organize a space called the Raider Family Closet, which is a donation center in our school where students in need can come to get supplies (ex: clothing, hygienic, school, etc) for them and their families. We didn't have a good way to organize all the types of supplies, resulting in a 'hot mess' (as one of my volunteers called it). But thanks to you, it is all neatly organized and easy to find specific items!\r\n\r\nOver half of our student population is on free/reduced lunch. Some of them are considered homeless. Others work jobs to help provide what little money they can just to provide food for their siblings. This closet is an essential resource for these students as it has the potential to provide supplies at no cost for them and their families. For example, the guidance counselor brought a student to my room at the end of the day this past winter. This student had no jacket on one of the coldest days. He said that he didn't own one. We allowed him to find one that fit him. Not only that, but he was also able to get a hat and gloves to go with it. I told him that, if he had siblings, we also had jackets for kids as well. He came back the next day with sizes for them. (I gave him jackets slightly larger for his siblings so they could grow into them a bit.)\r\n\r\nBut this is the whole point of the Raider Faimly Closet. It is a way for us to come together as a community to help each other. For some, there is a sense of shame or pride that might keep them from coming to visit the closet to receive supplies. However, if it is well-organized, then they can come in quickly to grab what they need and leave just as quickly. Less time there could be less embarrassing for them (not that needing help should be cause for embarrassment). We all need help some times and no one should feel ashamed by that. But the organization could make the need for help a little easier for students since they might feel more like they are shopping and less like they are sifting through someone else's 'leftovers.' \r\n\r\nSo, once again, from the very bottom of my heart... thank you! Thank you for helping to keep the Raider Family Closet neat and tidy in order to allow all of our students to have easy access!!!","fullyFundedDate":1746787351685,"projectUrl":"project/raider-family-closet-donation-center-p/9308164/","projectTitle":"Raider Family Closet - Donation Center Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Komar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7392137_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596659026732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathryn-komar"},{"teacherId":7392137,"projectId":9061661,"letterContent":"Thank you once more for your very generous donation to our project! Because of you, we were able to successfully expand our aquarium and now have enough space for our growing snail family! Not only that, but this has enabled me to help students on multiple levels. \r\n\r\nFirst, it allows for my students to see firsthand how ecological relationships work. The different types of fish, snails, and plants all must exist together in their little ecosystem. We've had discussions surrounding them about competition, symbiosis, camouflage, adaptations, and more. We've also used them to discuss other biological topics, such as photosynthesis, reproduction, how snails feed (you can see them eating when they are on the glass!), gas exchange through gills, etc. They've really had a huge impact on my students' curiosity!\r\n\r\nSecond, my garden club is actually in charge of the aquarium. We use the tops of both aquariums for aquaponics. By adding a second aquarium, we are now able to expand our aquaponics program and try growing more herbs. Additionally, when we clean the tanks and change the water, we recycle the water by using it as fertilizer for the potted plants. More aquariums means more fertilized water to help nourish our little garden. \r\n\r\nFinally, the baby snails were given a small area to grow big and strong away from the fish. While they were growing, we held a Baby Snail adoption throughout the school. By providing information to the students, we opened up the opportunity for anyone who would like the chance to own one of these fascinating little critters (with parent permission, of course). The response was amazing! So many students were interested! Even if their parents wouldn't allow them to adopt a snail, they still came by my class to see the snails and learn more about them. It was truly wondrous to see this spark of curiosity run rampant through the school!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all that you have done...for me, for my class, but especially for my students. Because of people like you, my students are once again excited to learn. Thank you!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1741357532478,"projectUrl":"project/ecology-snail-nursery-aquarium-expansi/9061661/","projectTitle":"Ecology & Snail Nursery Aquarium Expansion Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Komar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7392137_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596659026732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathryn-komar"},{"teacherId":1517615,"projectId":9094699,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Eleanor Roosevelt High School Band Program, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution toward the purchase of chromatic tuners for our students. Your support has directly provided our young musicians with a vital tool that elevates both their individual practice and ensemble performance. These tuners are now an essential part of our daily routine, helping students develop greater pitch accuracy, ear training, and a deeper awareness of their role within the group.\r\n\r\nThe addition of these tuners has made an immediate impact in our classrooms. Students are more confident in their playing, and we've seen a noticeable improvement in the overall intonation and blend of our ensembles. The tuners encourage accountability and independence—skills that are crucial not just in music, but in every area of their academic and personal growth. By investing in this resource, you've contributed to a culture of excellence and professionalism that we strive to instill in every rehearsal.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of music education and for supporting our students' journey toward becoming not just better musicians, but more focused and disciplined individuals. Your generosity plays a vital role in our success, and we are truly grateful to have you as part of our band family.","fullyFundedDate":1739544980943,"projectUrl":"project/chromatic-tuners-for-intonation/9094699/","projectTitle":"Chromatic Tuners for Intonation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Waller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1517615"},{"teacherId":1517615,"projectId":9094857,"letterContent":"I spend a lot of time speaking to my students about community. I explain that they are part of a community that has a long story of students who have been in these walls, used this same equipment, and have made similar memories. I encourage them to value their time here and to take care of the equipment that is made available to them. My students are very appreciative that people whom they do not know, were kind enough to contribute to their community. \r\n\r\nBy acquiring these new sticks and mallets, students will learn about the different value, quality and uses of materials when playing percussion instruments. Additionally, it will allow us to study and perform a diverse repertoire of music that is beyond what would typically be covered with less resources. \r\nThank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1738959819409,"projectUrl":"project/drum-sticks/9094857/","projectTitle":"Drum Sticks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Waller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1517615"},{"teacherId":2945630,"projectId":8682618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your investment in PG county Public Schools! \r\nMy students have loved having the games to play, I've used them in my ESOL class to build community and. provide a comfortable space for speaking and critical thinking, as well as used them in all of my classes on transition days, during spirit week, and on snow days where we have shortened classes and fewer people. \r\n\r\nThe printer paper has come in handy to easily distinguish groups and divide work thematically and brings an added attention to otherwise plain documents. \r\n\r\nI'm still finding fun and engaging ways to incorporate these extra resources into the classroom, and several other teachers have popped in to borrow the games and use the paper as well, so the impact is beyond even just my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1724420210056,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-classroom-fun/8682618/","projectTitle":"Colorful Classroom Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holtz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2945630"},{"teacherId":1517615,"projectId":8664351,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well! On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Your contributions have truly made an impact on our music program, and I'm excited to share how your kindness is being put to good use.\r\n\r\nWhen the box of reeds, cleaning supplies, and blue bow ties arrived, the students were overjoyed! It was like an early holiday gift. The reeds have already improved the sound quality of our woodwind players, allowing them to focus on technique and expression rather than worrying about old or worn-out equipment. The cleaning supplies are helping us maintain our instruments in top condition, teaching students the importance of care and responsibility for their equipment. And those blue bow ties? They've added a sharp, professional touch to our performance attire, boosting student confidence and pride during concerts.\r\n\r\nOne student, a clarinetist who often struggles with consistency, exclaimed, \"It's like my instrument is brand new!\" It was a joy to witness their enthusiasm and see their faces light up with excitement.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of music education and for helping us create an environment where students can thrive. Your support reminds us all of the incredible community backing our program, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1729207250977,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-performance-and-care-in-our-ba/8664351/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Performance and Care in Our Band Program!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Waller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1517615"},{"teacherId":2541725,"projectId":1807202,"letterContent":"I am so sorry to not have explained the impact of this project sooner! I thought I did and forgot all about it until this week I visited the site again, saw it's redesign, and got the notice to explain the impact of the project.\r\n\r\nThe impact was so huge! The books and materials I got from this project profoundly impacted my instructional practice and have kept me updating my understanding of making and teaching the skills of excellent public speaking and presentation. \r\n\r\nAs a direct result of this project, resources cited in some of the books led me to tools that I used and reused and which eventually led me to a little website you may be familiar with, called Canva. As a direct result of the reading from this project, my students and I were some of the first users of Canva, which is now a foundational presentation app that it seems like everyone, uses for everything. \r\n\r\nMy students have been on the leading edge of collaborative presentation because I have always had these resources. Many more of my students, versus those of other teachers in my buildings and in our school district, end up being successful in presentation based careers, or get scholarships from activities like Debate and Science Fair because they are able to present with confidence and flair. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1457545278234,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-technical-writing/1807202/","projectTitle":"Teaching Technical Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2541725_orig.jpg?crop=2011,2012,x0,y301&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745954320562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmatson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42440","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2544,"numTeachers":130,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":54,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.5,"schoolId":42440,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Eleanor Roosevelt High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Eleanor Roosevelt High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/eleanor-roosevelt-high-school/42440"}