{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Harrison High School","outOfStateSupporters":76.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5562052,"projectId":10203679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students and our classroom with these awesome new bookshelves to house our extensive classroom library. I am thrilled that I will now have enough room to proudly display EVERY book that I have in my classroom library!\r\n\r\nMy students complete an independent reading project over the course of our semester together, which is always one of my favorite assignments. Students read their self-selected books for bellwork each day—most of which they choose from my classroom library. Then at the end of the semester, they choose one of the books they've read and complete a project based on that book. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will now be able to clearly see all of the book options available to them. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1776817305762,"projectUrl":"project/new-bookshelf-for-hs-english-classroom-l/10203679/","projectTitle":"New Bookshelf for HS English Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5562052_orig.jpg?crop=374,374,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595865977744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bsealwhhs"},{"teacherId":5562052,"projectId":10193010,"letterContent":"Classroom environment is so important! It can truly make or break a student's experience with a teacher, a class, or even an entire subject. \r\n\r\nI love making my classroom a truly comfortable space for my students through unique seating options, all of the supplies my students could possibly need on any given day, and even comfortable, less abrasive lighting. We all hate the overhead lights because they are fluorescent and hurt everyone's eyes after a while. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we can add even more lighting in the classroom to brighten the space without having to use those terrible overhead lights! Thank you for believing in us!","fullyFundedDate":1778227136842,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-hs-english-classroom-in-neo/10193010/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Hs English Classroom in Neon Lights","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5562052_orig.jpg?crop=374,374,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595865977744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bsealwhhs"},{"teacherId":5562052,"projectId":10191743,"letterContent":"Classroom environment is so important! It can truly make or break a student's experience with a teacher, a class, or even an entire subject. \r\n\r\nI love making my classroom a truly comfortable space for my students through unique seating options, all of the supplies my students could possibly need on any given day, and even comfortable, less abrasive lighting. We all hate the overhead lights because they are fluorescent and hurt everyone's eyes after a while. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we can add even more lighting in the classroom to brighten the space without having to use those terrible overhead lights! Thank you for believing in us!","fullyFundedDate":1779032779794,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-room-with-new-plug-in-fairy/10191743/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Room With New Plug-in Fairy Lights","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5562052_orig.jpg?crop=374,374,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595865977744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bsealwhhs"},{"teacherId":5562052,"projectId":10039348,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project for my students and our classroom, and for supporting their access to awesome, new books!\r\n\r\nEach day as our bellwork, my students and I read for 10 minutes. Doing so helps build both reading stamina and improves vocabulary. That's where this project and these new release novels come in--these are books that are new, so I haven't had a chance to get them for our library yet.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, I have even more options for my students to choose from! I'm so appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1777986772870,"projectUrl":"project/new-release-novels-my-students-requested/10039348/","projectTitle":"New Release Novels My Students Requested for HS English","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5562052_orig.jpg?crop=374,374,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595865977744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bsealwhhs"},{"teacherId":4470601,"projectId":10273600,"letterContent":"THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN A HIT! The \"HOT MESS\" project felt extra special because these are the kinds of things students quietly need but do not always feel comfortable asking for out loud. The second I set up the emergency kit area, students were already noticing the little details, checking out the supplies, and smiling knowing there was a safe place they could go if they needed something during the day. It has already helped create such a softer, more supportive atmosphere in our classroom where girls know someone thought ahead for them and genuinely cares about their comfort and confidence.\r\nThere is something really meaningful about watching a student quietly grab a hair tie, deodorant, or feminine product and walk back into class looking instantly more relaxed and comfortable. These may seem like small items, but for a teenager having a rough or embarrassing moment, they can completely change the direction of their day. I wanted this space to feel comforting, welcoming, and a little bit girly in the best way because high school girls deserve spaces where they feel safe, supported, and cared for too. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where students can focus less on stress and more on just being themselves. Your kindness and generosity truly mean so much to both me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778227157352,"projectUrl":"project/hot-mess-emergency-kit-for-high-school-g/10273600/","projectTitle":"Hot Mess Emergency Kit for High School Girls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4470601_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741702756338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellisantos"},{"teacherId":4470601,"projectId":10207051,"letterContent":"Our classroom is becoming everything we have dreamed of! Thank you all so much for supporting this project for our classroom! The difference these items have already made in our room is honestly incredible. The softer lighting, calming atmosphere, and organized space have completely changed the feel of independent reading and writing time. Students walk in, settle down quicker, stay focused longer, and the overall stress level in the room just feels lighter and calmer in the best way.\r\nOne of my favorite things has been hearing students comment on how \"peaceful\" and \"comfortable\" the classroom feels now during work time. It may sound simple, but having a calm environment really does help students slow down, think clearly, and engage more confidently with reading and writing. The diffuser, lamp, and organization supplies have helped create a classroom space that feels welcoming instead of overwhelming, and that matters so much for teenagers carrying stress from outside of school too. Thank you for helping create an environment where students can breathe, focus, reflect, and truly feel supported while they learn. My students and I are beyond thankful for your generosity and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1778023033783,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-space-for-thoughtful-reader/10207051/","projectTitle":"An Organized Space for Thoughtful Readers & Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4470601_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741702756338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellisantos"},{"teacherId":4470601,"projectId":10207038,"letterContent":"WOW! Thank you all so much for helping bring this project to life for my students! This document camera has already become one of those tools that instantly changed the way our classroom feels during lessons. Being able to model annotations, break down difficult passages step by step, and show students my thinking process in real time has made SUCH a difference in student confidence and participation. Instead of staring at a page feeling overwhelmed, students are now following along, asking questions, and actually engaging with the lesson because they can clearly see exactly what we are doing together.\r\nOne of the biggest changes I have noticed is the decrease in frustration during reading and annotation activities. Students who normally shut down when texts feel difficult are much more willing to try because the learning feels manageable and supported instead of stressful and confusing. It has also been HUGE for absent students and students who need extra review because we can save and revisit examples together later. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported, capable, and less anxious about learning. My students and I are beyond thankful for your generosity and already putting this resource to work every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1778017539679,"projectUrl":"project/promote-student-learning-with-visual-gui/10207038/","projectTitle":"Promote Student Learning With Visual Guides Using a Document Camera!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4470601_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741702756338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellisantos"},{"teacherId":4470601,"projectId":10206996,"letterContent":"I truly cannot thank you enough for the incredible support shown toward this project. What started as a simple idea about spreading kindness around our school has already become something so much bigger because of your generosity. My students were genuinely excited seeing everything arrive, and the energy in our classroom completely shifted once they realized they were being trusted to lead something meaningful that could impact other people. Students who are usually quiet have stepped up with ideas, creativity, and leadership in ways that have honestly been so special to watch.\r\nThe projector, button maker, and creative supplies have allowed students to turn kindness into action throughout our campus. They are designing encouraging messages, creating appreciation buttons for staff members, recognizing people who are often overlooked, and learning how powerful even small acts of kindness can be. More than anything, this project has helped students realize they are capable of making a real difference in their school community right now. Thank you for believing in my students and helping create something that is already leaving a lasting impact on our classroom and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1777991061038,"projectUrl":"project/pressing-kindness-forward-students-lead/10206996/","projectTitle":"Pressing Kindness Forward: Students Leading Change","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4470601_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741702756338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellisantos"},{"teacherId":4470601,"projectId":10174225,"letterContent":"I am beyond thankful for everyone who helped make this project happen for my students! This iPad has already become one of the most useful tools in our classroom because it allows me to model annotations in real time, save notes for students who were absent, and give kids the chance to go back and review lessons without feeling embarrassed to ask for help over and over again. The first time students realized they could revisit our class annotations later instead of panicking about missing something, you could literally feel the stress level in the room drop a little.\r\nOne of the biggest struggles for many of my students is feeling like if they miss one step, they are completely lost for the rest of the lesson. This tool has helped make learning feel more manageable, organized, and accessible for so many kids already. Students are more willing to participate because they know they can go back and review examples later, and that confidence changes everything. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported instead of overwhelmed and where learning feels possible, even on hard days. Your generosity has made a huge impact in our room already, and I truly cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1777993402177,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-through-clarity-wellness-sup/10174225/","projectTitle":"Confidence Through Clarity: Wellness Support With an iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4470601_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741702756338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellisantos"},{"teacherId":4470601,"projectId":10140012,"letterContent":"I have felt like the luckiest teacher this week! I cannot thank you enough for helping bring these books into our classroom library. The SECOND I started unpacking them, students were already grabbing titles out of the boxes, reading the backs to each other, and arguing over who gets to read what first. Seeing kids get genuinely excited over books like The Guncle, Dial A for Aunties, and Murder by Cheesecake has been the best feeling ever. It completely changes the energy in the room when students feel like the books are actually made for people their age instead of feeling like \"just another school assignment.\"\r\nThese books have already made such a difference because my students finally feel like they have options that fit their personalities, interests, humor, and reading styles. Some of my quieter students who normally never volunteer book opinions have already started recommending titles to friends and talking during reading time way more than usual. That kind of connection and confidence is HUGE in an English classroom. Thank you for helping me build a classroom library that feels fun, current, welcoming, and honestly just really cool for teenagers to walk into! Your support means more than I can put into words, and my students are absolutely loving these books already!","fullyFundedDate":1778023035018,"projectUrl":"project/reading-across-time-engaging-teens-thro/10140012/","projectTitle":"Reading Across Time: Engaging Teens Through Time Period Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4470601_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741702756338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellisantos"},{"teacherId":5562052,"projectId":10130467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in this project for my students and our classroom! \r\n\r\nBecause I teach in a Title One high school, there are many times where I need to provide basic supplies for my students so that they all have what they need to do and to be their best. I don't mind doing this at all because I genuinely want all of my students to succeed, and I don't want a lack of pencil to get in their way. With as many students as I have, it can get really expensive. These supplies, like pencils and storage, will be put to great use immediately! \r\n\r\nThanks to you and your generosity, the back-to-school burden for this upcoming school year will be much lighter. I appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1775243623888,"projectUrl":"project/planning-ahead-getting-ready-for-the-fa/10130467/","projectTitle":"Planning Ahead: Getting Ready for the Fall With New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5562052_orig.jpg?crop=374,374,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595865977744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bsealwhhs"},{"teacherId":4470601,"projectId":10164346,"letterContent":"OUR CLASSROOM IS BUZZING & BRIGHT! Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this wonderful project! We were so excited to receive these materials, and they have already brought such a fun and uplifting energy into our room. The cozy reading corner sign instantly made the space feel warmer and more inviting, and students noticed it right away. There were smiles, excitement, and so many positive comments as soon as everything was set up!\r\nBecause of you, our classroom now feels even more welcoming, creative, and calming during a busy time of year. The highlighters and colored pencils are already being used daily for annotation, organization, creative assignments, and thoughtful reflection activities. Students love having colorful tools that make learning feel more engaging while helping them stay focused and organized. These simple additions have made a huge impact on both motivation and classroom atmosphere!\r\nMost importantly, you have helped create a space where students can feel supported, confident, and ready to finish the year strong. In a season when stress and burnout can be high, your generosity has provided comfort, structure, and encouragement. Thank you again for investing in my students and their well being. 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