{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lowell High School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":309279,"projectId":9276903,"letterContent":"I cannot fully explain how my classes are transformed by the addition of these two Chromebooks. Each day, students come to me stressed, or worried, or embarrassed that they forgot, or lost, or didn't charge their Chromebooks. I smile, point them to our classroom charging station, and ask them to borrow one of ours. Their shoulders drop, a smile slips onto their face, and they can move on to learning. It is a small transformation I watch happen over and over again each period, every day, with different students and some repeaters. \r\n\r\nHigh school is hard, and without a Chromebook, it is impossible to get through the day in 2025. You have changed my classroom, but more importantl,y brought a tool for success into the classroom for literally hundreds of students who pass through B2020 each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758856071547,"projectUrl":"project/creating-space-with-chromebooks/9276903/","projectTitle":"Creating Space with Chromebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp309279_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508346299060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bauer"},{"teacherId":10242146,"projectId":9876812,"letterContent":"I've never seen my students so excited about a project. When the felting materials arrived, they were so excited! They kept holding the wool, flipping through the many colors, and asking, \"We get to use this? In class?\" From the first day, the engagement has been incredible. Students designed their characters in Adobe Illustrator, and now they're bringing them into 3D through needle felting. Watching them carefully sculpt tiny noses, hairstyles, outfits, and expressions has honestly been very rewarding and amazing. \r\n\r\nThis project has become something special in our classroom. Students have been coming in early before school, staying during lunch, and sticking around after class just to work on their soft sculptures. Some students who usually struggle to stay focused are totally absorbed in the process, which is quiet, calm, and they are proud of their progress. I've even caught kids walking around the room showing their characters off to their friends. They LOVE this project, and that warms my heart as a teacher.\r\n\r\nNext, students will be photographing their finished sculptures and reflecting on how transforming their 2D design into a 3D object changed their ideas, creativity, and confidence. This project opened a door for them in a way I hoped it would, and the pride they feel holding something they created from scratch is what the artist process is all about.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in this idea and in my amazing students. Your support made something meaningful and joyful happen in our classroom, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762879593907,"projectUrl":"project/soft-sculptures-calm-minds-from-charac/9876812/","projectTitle":"Soft Sculptures, Calm Minds: From Character Design to Felted Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242146_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1398,x0,y219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762274137711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fayeoleary"},{"teacherId":10242146,"projectId":9870342,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Artist Wellness Corner is now the most loved space in our classroom. When the two jumbo beanbag chairs arrived, my students were SO excited! Many of them had never seen furniture like that available in a school classroom before. From the moment I set the chairs up in the nook the students began using them during every single period of the day. Now, it's always occupied. Sometimes you will find a single student quietly sketching, sometimes you will see a small group collaborating, or sometimes by a student who just needs a moment to breathe before returning to their work.\r\n\r\nStudents use this cozy space before school, after school, and throughout the day to draw, work on assignments, create art, write, and sometimes simply reflect. It has transformed our classroom environment into one that feels warm, supportive, and welcoming. It encourages SEL through comfort, connection, and calm, which is such an important part of the art-making process. One student told me, \"This is the only spot where I actually relax during the school day,\" and another said, \"Please tell the donors thank you! This is our favorite place to be!\"\r\n\r\nTeachers who walk by frequently stop in to comment on how inviting and peaceful the space feels. It has led to more connections, more collaboration, and more creativity than I ever expected. Students are respecting it in a way that shows how meaningful it is to them.\r\n\r\nOur next step will be adding a journaling station to give students additional tools to explore mindfulness, reflection, and creativity. Thanks to you, we're already well on our way to making our art room a place where students can relax, reset, and create with confidence.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support in building this safe and welcoming corner of the classroom! It has had a lasting impact on our students emotionally, socially, and creatively.","fullyFundedDate":1762298270952,"projectUrl":"project/relax-reset-create-a-wellness-corner/9870342/","projectTitle":"Relax, Reset, Create: a Wellness Corner for Young Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242146_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1398,x0,y219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762274137711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fayeoleary"},{"teacherId":10328862,"projectId":9871501,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to my Donors Choose project, \"Mindfulness in the LHS Library\".\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were able to purchase the items requested—engaging games and calming coloring books.\r\n\r\nIn today's busy and often stressful world, teaching students how to manage their emotions and focus their attention is more critical than ever. The resources you provided will directly support this goal:\r\n\r\nColoring Books and Supplies: These provide a quiet, accessible way for students to de-stress, practice focus, and engage their creativity, helping them take a necessary break from screens and academic pressures.\r\n\r\nMindful Games: The games will be used as positive group activities, encouraging social-emotional learning, teamwork, and quiet, focused fun.\r\n\r\nThis new resource area will not only enhance our library but will also serve as a safe, welcoming space for all students to reset their minds, leading to improved concentration and a more positive school day.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to the well-being and emotional development of our students is truly inspiring. Thank you for being a champion for the LHS library and for helping us foster a culture of mindfulness, kindness, and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762894726365,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-in-the-lhs-library/9871501/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness in the LHS Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monaghan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10328862_orig.jpg?crop=150,150,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762876502117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-monaghan"},{"teacherId":10242146,"projectId":9850529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Design. Press. Create! project! It has transformed the energy in my classroom in the best possible way. My students absolutely loved creating their button designs in Adobe Illustrator, but the moment they were able to press their digital artwork into a real, physical button, everything changed. The students were EXCITED! Students who are usually quiet or hesitant became fully engaged and eager to see their designs come to life in their hands.\r\n\r\nThe button maker has added a real-world purpose to their design work. Students have been creating buttons to sell in the school store, and they are delighted to see staff and students wearing their designs around the building. That moment when a student walks by a teacher and sees their artwork pinned to a lanyard is incredibly powerful for them. They feel seen, valued, and proud!\r\n\r\nThis project has also opened the door to authentic \"client\" experiences. Students have been commissioned by clubs like the Poetry Club and Track Team to design and produce custom buttons. Staff members have asked for buttons that communicate important messages, such as \"I am bilingual\" or \"Ask me about my experience in the Disney Internship Program.\" These requests have given students a chance to think like designers, solve real communication problems, and create products with purpose.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite changes is that students are now coming to class early to work on their client projects. They are invested, motivated, and genuinely excited. I am incredibly proud of the professionalism and pride they are showing, and it has elevated our Graphic Design classroom into a place buzzing with creativity, entrepreneurship, and real-world learning.\r\n\r\nThis project didn't just add a tool to our room; it added confidence, pride, and opportunities. And seeing students wear their own button designs on their lanyards or bookbags is a reminder every day of how much this project means to them.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and giving them the chance to create work that matters. Your generosity made this possible, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761680805025,"projectUrl":"project/design-press-create-a-student-pop-up/9850529/","projectTitle":"Design. Press. Create! A Student Pop-Up Shop","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242146_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1398,x0,y219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762274137711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fayeoleary"},{"teacherId":10328862,"projectId":9856596,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the generous donation you made to support the Lowell High School library. With your donations I was able to purchase 2 large comfortable chairs for a quiet space. The students are SO excited to have them! With the addition of these chairs our number of students who have signed up to visit the library has increased! It has been so fun to see them excited to sit down, read, or do some school work. The LHS library has unfortunately been an underutilized space for the last few years. I'm so proud to see students excited to use the library over and over again!","fullyFundedDate":1761831043106,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-comfortable-library-seating/9856596/","projectTitle":"Flexible & Comfortable Library Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monaghan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10328862_orig.jpg?crop=150,150,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762876502117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-monaghan"},{"teacherId":10242146,"projectId":9683810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Kusama mixed-media project! When the new watercolor sets, watercolor paper, and Sharpies showed up, my students were so excited! Many of them don't get brand-new art supplies, so it felt like a big deal here in my Lowell High classroom.\r\n\r\nWe used the materials to explore Yayoi Kusama's artwork and then created our own layered watercolor-and-Sharpie pieces. Students from all over the world live here in Lowell (we speak 80 languages in this school!), and it was amazing to see them mix their own cultural patterns, colors, and stories into their designs. The photos I attached show the whole journey from drawing to experimenting with color to proudly holding their finished artwork!\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just buy supplies; it gave my students the chance to make art that feels meaningful, personal, and created excitement for learning. \r\n\r\nWe'll look at other contemporary artists who use pattern, repetition, and bold color such as Kehinde Wiley, (who is known for the President Obama portrait) Romero Britto, and Faith Ringgold. Students will choose artist to experiment with next. It's a great way to connect this project to broader art history and multicultural influences.\r\n\r\nMy students loved this project!\r\nThank you again for believing in them and helping make this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1760906976961,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-culture-through-color-kusam/9683810/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Culture Through Color: Kusama-Inspired Mixed Media","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10242146_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1398,x0,y219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762274137711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fayeoleary"},{"teacherId":3251853,"projectId":9683436,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with clipboards so they are able to move freely as they learn. It has been bringing so much to their classroom experience. We are trying to balance books to write on or are using the wall or floor as a writing support.\r\n\r\nThese clipboards have helped my students record data as they move through lab experiments, collect data, learn in groups, and during an outdoor science investigation before it got too cold out.\r\n\r\nHaving the clipboard storage units has helped keep the clipboards organized, ready for use, and keep the clipboards damage-free so they can be used for many years. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1760904584434,"projectUrl":"project/clipboards-for-stem-learners/9683436/","projectTitle":"Clipboards for STEM Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pederson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3251853_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485981626100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vilcans"},{"teacherId":3251853,"projectId":9682646,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to provide my students with these whiteboards and markers! They have been making a major difference as our STEM students go through the scientific method and engineering design process as they communicate and collaborate within their teams.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have not only been beneficial to our STEM classes, but have also been shared and borrowed with our business and marketing classes to design concepts for business ideas and practice financial literacy. Again, thank you for all of your help!","fullyFundedDate":1758045671716,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-for-stem-classes/9682646/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards for Stem Classes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pederson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3251853_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485981626100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vilcans"},{"teacherId":3251853,"projectId":9474842,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide my students with Klenex tissues, Lysol disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, and hand soap to help keep the germs at bay as we gear up for flu season. Having access to these supplies has been a major relief this school year as they are not readily available in every classroom. Because my students have these tools to help keep have healthy bodies, they have been more focused on learning. Providing my students with these supplies have helped make sure that they can learn in a stress-free, and generally germ-free environment. Thank you for helping make sure that my students are able to stay in school and illness free!","fullyFundedDate":1757028101681,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-us-healthy/9474842/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Us Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pederson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3251853_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485981626100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vilcans"},{"teacherId":3251853,"projectId":9474882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the students in my classes with extra Chromebook chargers! Although the students who take my class do a great job remembering to bring their Chromebooks to school each day, sometimes they forget to charge their Chromebooks or bring their chargers. Having these chargers allows them the opportunity to not miss out on any learning and can actively participate in class when they need their Chromebooks. Again, thank you for supporting my students' learning and giving the chance to continue to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1757028101231,"projectUrl":"project/charging-up-chromebooks/9474882/","projectTitle":"Charging up Chromebooks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pederson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3251853_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485981626100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vilcans"},{"teacherId":10005916,"projectId":9282240,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this incredibly impactful experience for newcomer students at Lowell High School. At the end of the 2024-2025 school year, all first year newcomer students wrote and illustrated mini-books capturing their first year in the United States. Over several weeks, students drafted and shared stories in new notebooks responding to a series of prompts that facilitated reflection, encouraged the use of target vocabulary, and allowed students to capture a year of change and growth. Students then edited their stories carefully into an eight page mini-book where they included illustrations of their experience. There are many highlights of this end-of-year project, but I would say this was best captured in the culminating Book Release Party, where classes gathered to share their stories with each other and other teachers and school leaders in the school.\r\n\r\nThere is nothing like getting new supplies at the end of the school year! New sharp colored pencils, large thick white drawing paper, new notebooks to capture acquired skills, folders to safely protect their drafts and final books were all materials purchased with your generous donation. The new supplies breathed life and importance into this culminating experience. Thank you for providing the materials that fueled creativity, hard work and celebration at the end of a challenging school year.\r\n\r\nYour donation created space for students to take pause and document their incredible development. Sitting with each students and seeing through their writing and art what were the most impactful moments of their first days in our school was both moving and instructive. I learned about the moments when students met new friends and when many found an adult who helped them find their way. Students were able to both share about moments of fear and encountering first moments of success. Your donation helped facilitate these reflective moments. \r\n\r\nToday, many of these students are in new English language development courses. I have new students who are using the materials, the colored pencils, paper, notebooks, folders, scissors and glue that remain. 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