{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Forest Hill High School","outOfStateSupporters":69.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10256118,"projectId":9707755,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations to my project! Due to numerous contributions, I was able to create the infamous \"snack box!\" My students are absolutely enjoying this new addition to the classroom. This has enabled me to reward positive behavior and academic achievement. When these kids actually buy-in to their education, amazing things tend to happen. \r\n\r\nCheck out some of the photos and you'll see some of my students' recent work that will surely be rewarded with these incentives. A primary goal of mine is to inspire my students to think critically and creatively and I believe incentivizing this process has helped me optimize how many kids I can reach through what I teach. One of my students even stated that they intended to participate more often after being able to pick one item from the snack box due to being one of the few leaders of a recent classroom discussion (which can often times be a struggle to facilitate).\r\n\r\nIt is my hope to continue to use this as external motivation to boost student engagement in class. I am also planning on starting another project soon so if you want to continue supporting music education through my classroom, stay tuned!","fullyFundedDate":1762285107519,"projectUrl":"project/harmony-through-positive-beats-pbis-pr/9707755/","projectTitle":"\"Harmony Through Positive Beats: PBIS Program in the Music Room\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Organ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10256118_orig.jpg?crop=1171,1171,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757608694461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10256118"},{"teacherId":9470742,"projectId":9891970,"letterContent":"Because of you, our classroom doesn't feel like a traditional classroom anymore—it feels like a small production studio buzzing with ideas, creativity, and courage.\r\n\r\nWhen the DJI Pocket 3 arrived, my students could hardly believe it was actually for them. We opened the box together, and immediately they began suggesting scenes to film: \"Let's record our Chinese introductions in the commons!\" \"Can we interview people about their cultures?\" \"What if we turn our essays into short films?\"\r\n\r\nSince then, your gift has been at the center of some of our most meaningful learning moments.\r\n\r\nThe DJI Pocket 3 has given my students something powerful: the chance to see themselves as creators, not just consumers. They are collaborating more, thinking more critically about audience and purpose, and putting extra effort into revising their work because they know it will live beyond the page.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of every student who has smiled nervously into the lens and then walked away a little more confident: thank you. Your generosity is having a real, lasting impact on their education and their sense of what is possible.","fullyFundedDate":1765292530594,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-global-voices-capturing/9891970/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Global Voices: Capturing Learning with a DJI Pocket","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470742_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714767494101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470742"},{"teacherId":10107113,"projectId":9525879,"letterContent":"Our scholars will become future mathematics teachers who will resolve teacher shortage in the district. Currently, they have an on-going project which is to do a math podcast. This podcast will contain math experiences and math tutorials. The donations we received helped a lot in doing their project. The iPad is used as a prompter during recording. The shelf, plastic container, and rolling foldable cart are used to store and transport materials needed for the project. They are now more excited and motivated to do their projects. \r\n\r\nOther projects they are doing are classroom instructional materials. With the storage we received, our scholars were able to store their materials.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these donations is so significant to the progress of our scholars. For that, I am very thankful for the opportunity to be selected as one of the recipients.","fullyFundedDate":1765139820947,"projectUrl":"project/developing-future-math-teachers/9525879/","projectTitle":"Developing Future Math Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dajon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10107113"},{"teacherId":10244986,"projectId":9690624,"letterContent":"There are moments in time when contributions of neighbors, such as The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation, provide legacy footprints for others to walk alongside. The funding of the World Music Alive with Piano Keyboards project and the provision of the resources has sparked an interesting set of interactions. From the day the boxes arrived, the scholars took interest in making music more their own expression. The smiles of personal accomplishment in playing, E.g., Italian Folk Song, Folk music from Poland, UK, Germany, Happy Birthday to You, Do Your Ears Hang Low, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Star-Spangled Banner, Shoo Fly, Sea Shanty, Carol of the Bells, Away In A Manger, Jingle Bells, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, All of Me Loves All of You, and scales, reflected for some students a greater sense of confidence.\r\n\r\nImpromptu and guided jam sessions, particularly with the use of the synthesized instrument and percussion sounds, happen frequently in keyboard classes, choir break time, and Jazz band rehearsals. Our general and special education scholars pair play and experiment with making sounds – one note, one interval, one chord at a time. The students taking Dual Credit college course in Music Appreciation all want to make music, even though it is predominantly a lecture course. Thus, including the hands-on element with these keyboards provide greater connection to sounds, pitch, dynamics, timbre, and rhythm. Students not assigned to the keyboard class pop by for a few minutes to try to play a melody from their favorite artiste on TikTok or YouTube. The recognition that they can tap out a few notes from E.g., John Legend, YoungBoy, or Beethoven informs their understanding that music is a global vehicle for communication and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1760693760267,"projectUrl":"project/world-music-alive-with-piano-keyboards/9690624/","projectTitle":"World Music Alive with Piano Keyboards","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244986"},{"teacherId":10196161,"projectId":9678798,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the meaningful impact that Brewing Connections: Building Community and Opportunity Over Coffee & Donuts has had on both my classroom environment and my life as a mentor. This mentorship program has proven to be a powerful source of growth, connection, and positive change.\r\n\r\nWithin my classroom, I have witnessed firsthand how the relationships built through this program foster trust, encouragement, and motivation. The welcoming and supportive nature of Brewing Connections has strengthened our sense of community and created a space where students feel seen, valued, and supported beyond academics.\r\n\r\nThank you for sustaining a program that truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758202549187,"projectUrl":"project/brewing-connections-building-community/9678798/","projectTitle":"“Brewing Connections: Building Community and Opportunity Over Coffee & Donuts”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ivy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10196161_orig.jpg?crop=648,648,x88,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755709201882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tivy"},{"teacherId":10325913,"projectId":9850860,"letterContent":"I am happy to have these chalkboard pens as my others would dry out. My board is brighter and more inviting. I have more pens now to write things with, to offer scholars, and to fill out any necessary documents. \r\nThe scholars love the stage makeup and have dug into the scar wax and bruise wheel already! They really loved creating these trauma and horror effects and seeing what they can use the materials for. I am excited to see how they use the books to design their costume plots in future!\r\nHaving as many artist pads as possible will allow for costume designs of great quality. \r\nThank you all again!!!","fullyFundedDate":1766690164917,"projectUrl":"project/theatre-i/9850860/","projectTitle":"Theatre I","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blackwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10325913_orig.jpg?crop=609,609,x55,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761075989846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325913"},{"teacherId":9470742,"projectId":9496621,"letterContent":"In just a short time with the Meta Quest 3, I've seen a real shift in my students' excitement for Mandarin. We've been using Nountown for targeted language practice, and the game-based repetition has helped students retain vocabulary and practice tones without fear. I've watched quieter learners volunteer to speak more often because VR lowers the pressure—suddenly they're \"inside\" the conversation, not staring at a worksheet. These sessions have already strengthened listening comprehension and built confidence in everyday phrases.\r\n\r\nWe also took a virtual tour of China to connect language with culture and place. One highlight was a student-led walking tour of the Shanghai Bund; as the student narrated what they saw in simple Mandarin, classmates identified landmarks and practiced directional phrases and descriptive adjectives. This seamless blend of geography, culture, and live speaking turned a standard cultural lesson into an immersive experience that students are still talking about.\r\n\r\nFinally, I've used the device as a positive incentive: students who meet learning goals earn brief recreational play time. This small reward has boosted motivation and reinforced our classroom culture of effort and growth. Even though we've only had the Meta Quest 3 for a short period, I can already see countless opportunities ahead—for conversational fluency, cultural exploration, and student engagement. Thank you for investing in a tool that is transforming how my students learn and experience Mandarin.","fullyFundedDate":1762543674669,"projectUrl":"project/step-into-the-future-virtual-reality-fo/9496621/","projectTitle":"Step into the Future: Virtual Reality for Mandarin Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470742_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714767494101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470742"},{"teacherId":10196161,"projectId":9630535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our PBIS program. Your support made an immediate and meaningful difference in my classroom. Because of you, we were able to stock the PBIS store with a wide variety of popular snacks and items that students truly love. When they walked in and saw all their favorites displayed, their faces lit up with excitement. The store instantly became a highlight of their week and a powerful motivator for making positive choices.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helped create an environment where students feel recognized and rewarded for their efforts. They couldn't wait to use the points they earned through positive behavior and active engagement in class to \"purchase\" their favorite snacks. This not only encouraged them to stay focused and participate but also reinforced the value of making good decisions. Thank you for helping us build a classroom culture that celebrates responsibility, kindness, and hard work—your generosity truly made that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756730448208,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-give-my-students-positive-motiva/9630535/","projectTitle":"Help Me Give My Students Positive Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ivy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10196161_orig.jpg?crop=648,648,x88,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755709201882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tivy"},{"teacherId":9480896,"projectId":9291334,"letterContent":"Your donations impacted the Forest Hill Volleyball team immensely. The balls allowed us to have a free flowing practice, the setters net helped my setters refine their techniques, the attack rods helped with our power and jumping, and the knee pads helped to ensure the players were safe whenever they had to dive for the ball. \r\n\r\nThe donations helped us improve this season and brought us from a season of just 1 credible win to 7. Without these donations none of this would've been possible. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1748007001796,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-equipment/9291334/","projectTitle":"Volleyball Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9480896_orig.jpg?crop=978,978,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745863403550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9480896"},{"teacherId":10050895,"projectId":9399131,"letterContent":"My scholars are truly enjoying the new resources! They especially appreciate having a clean and welcoming environment that balances health precautions with comfort. The snacks have been a big hit as rewards, and they love working toward earning them.\r\n\r\nOne of their favorite moments has been using the student-teacher chair. They get the chance to step into the teacher role, leading their peers and engaging in classroom discussions—it really boosts their confidence and participation.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are not only learning but also building leadership and teamwork skills. Next, we'll be using these resources to strengthen our current lessons while giving students more opportunities to take ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1750774759406,"projectUrl":"project/dj-classroom/9399131/","projectTitle":"DJ Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10050895_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755319196528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050895"},{"teacherId":810921,"projectId":9176907,"letterContent":"Your generosity has provided Chromebook chargers that keep my students laptops up and running. Thanks to you, my scholars can go to the loaner cart near my desk, grab a pouch with a charger in it, and sign it out on the whiteboard. I know they appreciate the peace-of-mind that comes with knowing they'll have everything they need to get their work done in class.\r\n\r\nWe use our Chromebooks every day to complete video quizzes, practice exercises in French, and to check for understanding before and after each lesson. The students also learn using online flashcards with Quizlet, practice verbs using Conjuguemos, and practice vocabulary and grammar with Duolingo for schools. All of these assignments help keep my scholars engaged and learning, but they do drain a Chromebook battery! I'm a teacher who believes that proactive solutions counteract excuses: that is why my students and I are so grateful for your help in making sure our laptop chargers are working.\r\n\r\nYou also helped stock the writing supplies by the entrance to the classroom. My students are required to write notes daily, and upload a photo of them to Canvas for a grade. I want them to use blue or black ink to write their notes so that I can clearly read the words while I'm grading them from a photo uploaded to Canvas, so I make sure that I supply them with pens and paper. This again is a proactive solution to counteract excuses. My students and I are so grateful for your support in meeting and exceeding expectations.","fullyFundedDate":1742912343668,"projectUrl":"project/cest-l-if-you-need-it-its-there/9176907/","projectTitle":"C'est là! 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