{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jim Hill High School","outOfStateSupporters":57.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7941162,"projectId":10385992,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of notebooks and pencils. These simple tools are far more than just classroom supplies. They are keys to unlocking our students' potential, removing the anxiety of lacking materials and allowing them to focus entirely on learning, growing, and participating with confidence.\r\nThank you for lifting a financial burden from families, saving teachers from out of pocket expenses, and leveling the playing field so every student feels valued, equipped, and inspired to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1785965692144,"projectUrl":"project/christmas-in-july/10385992/","projectTitle":"Christmas in July","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7941162_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747619970839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941162"},{"teacherId":9292278,"projectId":10400561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Every Problem Starts with a Blank Page.\" Your generosity gave my students new notebooks and a place to organize their thinking, show their work, and build confidence in mathematics.\r\n\r\nWe are using the notebooks during our current math lessons to solve problems step by step. Students write down what they know, choose a strategy, and explain how they reached an answer. One special moment was seeing students who sometimes hesitate to begin a problem open their notebooks and get started because they had a fresh page ready for their ideas. When my students first saw the materials, they were excited to have their own notebooks for math. They enjoyed opening to the first page and making it their own. \r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using their notebooks to work through challenging problems, compare strategies with classmates, and reflect on what they have learned. As we move into new lessons, they will have a place to track their progress and see how much they can accomplish—one problem and one page at a time.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping them start with a blank page full of possibility!","fullyFundedDate":1787181690673,"projectUrl":"project/every-problem-starts-with-a-blank-page/10400561/","projectTitle":"Every Problem Starts with a Blank Page","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casipong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9292278_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732683090933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9292278"},{"teacherId":4947524,"projectId":10524873,"letterContent":"The donation of computer chargers has made a meaningful difference for my students. Having reliable chargers ensures that students can keep their Chromebooks powered and ready for learning, especially during hands-on Computer Science and Engineering activities.\r\n\r\nMy students use technology every day to complete assignments, conduct research, practice coding, design engineering projects, and participate in programs such as Tinkercad and 3D printing. When students do not have a charged device, valuable instructional time is lost.\r\n\r\nBecause of this generous donation, my students have greater access to the technology they need to participate fully in class. The chargers are helping remove a barrier to learning and allowing my students to stay engaged, productive, and focused on becoming the future engineers, computer scientists, and technology leaders they are capable of becoming.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and supporting their education. Your generosity is making a direct and positive impact in our Computer Science and Engineering classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1790386741794,"projectUrl":"project/stay-connected/10524873/","projectTitle":"Stay Connected","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Deirdre Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4947524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630592668736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deirdre-jacksonphd"},{"teacherId":5843154,"projectId":10185325,"letterContent":"It has been a tremendous help for all of my students to be able to begin the school year on a level playing field with respect to school supplies and classroom preparation. We are a Title I school, which means the students and families that surround our school live below the federal poverty line. As such, it is essential for me to try to eliminate the effects of economic disadvantages so students can focus solely on academics. Your support has helped us achieve this goal. Thank you. Seems insufficient to reflect the overwhelming sense of relief that students feel when they don't have the burdens of cost associated with school.'\r\n\r\nEach of you has earned a good deed with the man upstairs!!!\r\n\r\nThanks again,\r\n\r\nSusan","fullyFundedDate":1783104772473,"projectUrl":"project/bodacious-basics/10185325/","projectTitle":"Bodacious Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Susan Bender","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5843154_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025063946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bendersbiologycorner"},{"teacherId":4947524,"projectId":10515466,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to Blueprint for Bridges will have a meaningful impact on my Computer Science & Engineering students. The paper will provide them with the materials they need to complete their bridge blueprints and bring their engineering ideas to life.\r\n\r\nThrough this hands-on project, students will learn how to plan, design, measure, problem-solve, and construct bridges using popsicle sticks. They will have the opportunity to take an idea from a blueprint on paper and turn it into a real structure.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than paper—it is helping students build confidence, develop engineering skills, and see themselves as future engineers and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping them turn their blueprints into bridges and their ideas into reality!","fullyFundedDate":1787181691415,"projectUrl":"project/blueprints-for-bridges/10515466/","projectTitle":"Blueprints for Bridges","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Deirdre Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4947524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630592668736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deirdre-jacksonphd"},{"teacherId":4947524,"projectId":10420293,"letterContent":"Donating ink to our Computer Science & Engineering classroom has a meaningful impact on our students' learning. Ink allows students to print blueprints, engineering designs, diagrams, research materials, and project plans that support their hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nFor our bridge-building projects, students use printed blueprints to plan and construct bridges made from popsicle sticks. This process helps them connect classroom concepts to real-world engineering while developing critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, communication, and design skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps ensure that students have the materials they need to move from an idea on the screen to a physical design they can build and test.","fullyFundedDate":1787027850829,"projectUrl":"project/ink-for-all/10420293/","projectTitle":"Ink for All","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Deirdre Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4947524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630592668736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deirdre-jacksonphd"},{"teacherId":4947524,"projectId":10186451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of binders to my Computer Science & Engineering classes. Your kindness and support helped my students start the first day of school on the right foot and provided them with an important tool to stay organized and prepared for learning.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and your investment in our students. Your donation will make a meaningful difference throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping them succeed!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nDr. Deirdre R. Jackson\r\nComputer Science & Engineering Teacher\r\nJim Hill High School","fullyFundedDate":1786057629360,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/10186451/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Deirdre Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4947524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630592668736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deirdre-jacksonphd"},{"teacherId":6086425,"projectId":10014067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to provide essential hygiene products for the students at Jim Hill High School. As a school counselor, I know how important it is for our students—especially our girls—to have access to these basic supplies when they need them. Your generosity helps remove one more worry from their day and allows them to focus on learning, participating, and feeling confident at school.\r\n\r\nI always love knowing that we have the supplies available to help our students feel secure, comfortable, and cared for. Having hygiene products readily available means that a student can come to me when they need assistance without feeling embarrassed or having to go without something essential. These resources may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in helping our students feel supported and valued.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our counseling office can be a place where students know they will find understanding, dignity, and the resources they need. Thank you for investing in our students and for helping us create a school environment where every student can feel comfortable and ready to learn. Your generosity truly makes an impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777985172864,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-starts-with-self-care/10014067/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn Starts with Self-Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Veal-Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6086425_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544456124323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-veal"},{"teacherId":4947524,"projectId":10210577,"letterContent":"The new resources have become an important part of our classroom. One project that stood out was a collaborative research and presentation activity where students used the materials to explore a real-world topic, organize their findings, and present creative solutions to the class. The resources helped students engage more deeply with the content and encouraged meaningful discussions and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. Many commented on how colorful, interactive, and easy to use they were. Their enthusiasm was evident as they eagerly explored the resources and asked thoughtful questions. Since then, I've noticed higher levels of participation, increased confidence, and greater excitement about learning.","fullyFundedDate":1783104772511,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/10210577/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Deirdre Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4947524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630592668736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deirdre-jacksonphd"},{"teacherId":4947524,"projectId":10186477,"letterContent":"The new resources have become an important part of our classroom. One project that stood out was a collaborative research and presentation activity where students used the materials to explore a real-world topic, organize their findings, and present creative solutions to the class. The resources helped students engage more deeply with the content and encouraged meaningful discussions and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. Many commented on how colorful, interactive, and easy to use they were. Their enthusiasm was evident as they eagerly explored the resources and asked thoughtful questions. Since then, I've noticed higher levels of participation, increased confidence, and greater excitement about learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778259617935,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-gap/10186477/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Gap","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Deirdre Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4947524_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630592668736","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deirdre-jacksonphd"},{"teacherId":4987105,"projectId":8365274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying equipment to our student athletes. As a direct result of your generosity, our athletes felt more prepared during the season. Utilizing speed and agility equipment helps to improve student-athletes' explosiveness and reaction time while also helping to improve strength and agility.\r\n\r\nSurprisingly, my athletes love utilizing these materials and are excited when I bring them out during practice. These implements spark a healthy competition and push them to be their best selves during practice.\r\n\r\nYour generosity and investment in our program mean a lot to our athletes. We are very grateful for your generosity and want to extend our deepest thanks","fullyFundedDate":1720616076751,"projectUrl":"project/need-for-speed/8365274/","projectTitle":"Need for Speed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4987105_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515566095681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teamshine"},{"teacherId":3353483,"projectId":10258678,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very appreciated and needed donation. In our state food benefits are being cut and we have had so many more homeless youths this school year. Families need help and we have been able to ease that barrier for some of our most needy students. We have been able to provide food weekly for our students. If you have ever been hungry this helps them so much. It's hard to concentrate or think when your belly is empty. Your help has made the difference for my students. What might not seem like much to you has made a difference for my students. 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