{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elsberry High School","outOfStateSupporters":24.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":10093819,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom library now speaks in more than one voice. When the Spanish language books arrived, students did not just browse them. They held them close. One student opened a novel, paused, and softly read the first page aloud with a confidence I had not yet heard from him in English. Another smiled and said, \"This one sounds like home.\" In that moment, reading was no longer a task to decode. It was recognition. It was belonging. The room felt different, warmer, fuller, as if the shelves themselves had exhaled.\r\n\r\nWe are using these books during independent reading, literature circles, and partner discussions. Students annotate in the margins, compare themes across languages, and share favorite passages with classmates. We have begun capturing photos of these quiet but powerful moments, students leaning over pages, pointing to phrases that feel familiar, laughing at dialogue that echoes their own lives. Each captioned image becomes part of a growing literacy wall that celebrates identity and multilingual strength. These visuals are reminders that reading is not about leaving one language behind. It is about building bridges between them.\r\n\r\nNext, students will create bilingual book talks and reflective pieces about how reading in Spanish shapes their confidence as readers and writers. We plan to compile our photos and reflections into a class display that honors language as an asset, not a barrier. Because of you, stories now bloom in two languages, and our students see themselves not just as learners, but as readers whose voices matter.","fullyFundedDate":1771007450775,"projectUrl":"project/memories-of-reading/10093819/","projectTitle":"Memories of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9836673,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our golfers are no longer piecing together practice with mismatched gear and guesswork. When the new golf balls, gloves, and tees arrived, students immediately noticed the difference. One player slipped on a properly fitted glove, took a swing, and said, \"That feels consistent.\" That word kept surfacing. Consistent. Confident. Capable. Instead of adjusting to worn equipment, they can now focus on refining mechanics and building repeatable swings. Even small upgrades have changed the tone of practice from frustration to focus.\r\n\r\nThe portable launch monitor has been a game changer. Students gather around it like analysts in a sports lab, studying swing speed, launch angle, and ball flight data. A recent practice turned into a mini workshop, with teammates comparing numbers and offering feedback grounded in real evidence rather than guesswork. When rain moved practice indoors, the team kept working, tracking progress and setting measurable goals. They are learning that improvement is not accidental. It is built shot by shot, metric by metric.\r\n\r\nNext, our players are creating individual performance plans based on launch monitor data and preparing for upcoming matches with renewed confidence. They are also mentoring younger teammates, teaching them how to interpret feedback and adjust technique. This equipment has done more than upgrade their practice. It has elevated their mindset. They now step onto the course knowing they are prepared, equipped, and ready to compete with pride.","fullyFundedDate":1770993459452,"projectUrl":"project/practice-rain-or-shine/9836673/","projectTitle":"Practice Rain or Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9899981,"letterContent":"Because of your support, our yearbook room now hums like a small creative studio. When the Dell laptop arrived, students gathered around it as if it were a new press rolling into an old newsroom. The first time we uploaded a batch of high resolution photos and watched them open without lag, a student grinned and said, \"We can actually work at real speed now.\" That moment mattered. Instead of waiting on frozen screens, students moved fluidly between photo editing, layout design, and collaboration. One team redesigned a senior spread in a single class period, carefully adjusting lighting, typography, and spacing until the page felt balanced and polished. They were not just clicking buttons. They were making editorial decisions.\r\n\r\nWe use the laptop daily for managing large image files, building page layouts, and meeting publishing deadlines with confidence. Students rotate roles as photographers, designers, editors, and production managers, gaining hands on experience that mirrors a professional publication workflow. The efficiency of this technology has allowed us to focus less on troubleshooting and more on storytelling. When students see their finalized spreads come together seamlessly, there is a visible shift in pride. They recognize that they are producing something lasting and meaningful.\r\n\r\nNext, students are preparing our final deadline submission and conducting peer critiques to elevate consistency and design quality across the book. We are also building digital portfolios so students can showcase their work beyond graduation. This laptop has become more than a device. It is a launchpad for real world digital media skills, collaboration, and the preservation of our school's story for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1763560501843,"projectUrl":"project/digital-yearbook-tools/9899981/","projectTitle":"Digital Yearbook Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9830310,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, gratitude has become something my students can physically hold in their hands. When the crisp white cardstock and elegant black envelopes arrived, there was an immediate shift in posture and tone. Students ran their fingers over the paper and said, \"This feels official.\" And it was. They weren't just completing an assignment. They were stepping into the role of professionals, representing our school and honoring the local businesses that made our yearbook possible. One afternoon, under the warm glow of the new desk lamp, a student paused mid sentence and said, \"I want this to sound sincere, not generic.\" That moment captured everything. They understood that words carry weight.\r\n\r\nWe have transformed a corner of our classroom into a writing studio. The rug and organized workspace create an atmosphere that feels intentional and focused. Students draft, revise, and peer edit their notes before carefully transferring them onto the final cards. Others manage sponsor lists and mailing details, using the charging station to keep devices powered while they track correspondence. Some choose the pre designed cards for quick but heartfelt messages, while others craft fully personalized notes, referencing specific sponsorships and community partnerships. The pride they feel when sealing each envelope is unmistakable.\r\n\r\nNext, students will analyze responses from local businesses and reflect on the impact of authentic communication. We plan to compile select thank you notes into a portfolio that showcases professional writing and community engagement. This project has become more than stationery and supplies. It is a lesson in gratitude, relationship building, and the understanding that thoughtful words can strengthen the ties between a school and its community.","fullyFundedDate":1768511710851,"projectUrl":"project/odds-and-ends-for-showing-gratitude/9830310/","projectTitle":"Odds and Ends for Showing Gratitude","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9830147,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our greenhouse is no longer a blueprint on paper but a living, breathing classroom. Students immediately claimed ownership the moment the raised planters and hydroponic system arrived. There was a buzz in the room that felt electric. One student whispered, \"This is ours?\" and then got straight to work sketching out planting zones. Now, teams rotate through roles as researchers, builders, and caretakers. In one memorable moment, a group carefully tested nutrient levels in the hydroponic system, debating pH balance like seasoned scientists. They are not just learning about sustainability, they are practicing it with soil under their nails and data in their notebooks.\r\n\r\nWe are using the greenhouse as an interdisciplinary hub. Students research sustainable growing methods, calculate planting schedules, track growth rates, and document everything in garden journals. They have begun organizing distribution plans with a local food bank, drafting communication emails and designing harvest labels. When the first seedlings pushed through the soil, the cheers were spontaneous and completely genuine. That tiny green sprout felt like proof that their work matters.\r\n\r\nNext, students are developing a long term planting calendar and preparing our first harvest for donation. They are also launching a student led garden club to ensure this space continues to thrive beyond one season. Their goal is to create a self sustaining system that blends science, service, and stewardship. Thanks to you, this greenhouse is not just growing plants. It is growing leadership, responsibility, and a deep sense of connection to our community.","fullyFundedDate":1762874250126,"projectUrl":"project/growing-for-our-community/9830147/","projectTitle":"Growing for our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":8883758,"projectId":8698681,"letterContent":"Two groups of students have now experienced the bucket drumming unit in music appreciation since you helped fulfill the needs of this project. It really is wonderful to see students that often struggle to sit still with more common classroom activities thrive with this hands on, movement focused activity. They leave the room in good spirits, having learned to decipher the rhythmic notation, work both gross and fine motor skills, improve hand-eye coordination, and do so in what is often their first ensemble experience. I am pleased to report that these students are getting a taste of the discipline it takes to learn a musical skill, and they are having fun doing it - thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1725394351475,"projectUrl":"project/bucket-drumming/8698681/","projectTitle":"Bucket Drumming!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8883758"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9577602,"letterContent":"The Golf for Good project empowers our student-athletes to take what they learn on the course and use it to benefit others. This student-led initiative brings together physical activity, mental health awareness, and STEM learning in a meaningful community service event designed to promote wellness and kindness throughout our school and beyond.\r\n\r\nOur student golf team will plan and lead a Community Wellness Day, offering free mini-clinics for younger students and community members. Participants will learn basic golf techniques and experience how focus, patience, and perseverance—the same skills used on the golf course—can improve overall well-being. The clinics will emphasize how golf builds concentration, relieves stress, and promotes healthy habits that extend far beyond the sport itself. Through these experiences, our students will not only practice leadership but also foster positive relationships and a stronger sense of community connection.\r\n\r\nGolf is an accessible and lifelong sport, but in our rural area, few people have the opportunity to try it. By opening this experience to the public, students will make wellness approachable and enjoyable. They will also include STEM demonstrations that explain the science behind golf—the physics of a swing, angles of impact, and the relationship between force and motion—connecting athletic skill with academic curiosity. This blend of sport and science reinforces that learning can happen anywhere and that wellness involves both body and mind.\r\n\r\nThe requested equipment—practice balls, trainers, gloves, a pushcart, and golf-themed decorations—will be used to create an engaging, hands-on learning environment. The materials will allow every student, regardless of experience, to participate safely and confidently. Decorations will transform the space into a welcoming and inspiring environment, reinforcing the message that wellness and kindness go hand in hand. Because the materials are durable and reusable, students will be able to host Golf for Good events for years to come, establishing a lasting tradition of service and mentorship.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project reaches far beyond a single day. For our student-athletes, leading this initiative builds confidence, teamwork, and a sense of purpose. They will experience firsthand the power of using their skills to make a positive difference. For the participants, it offers a chance to connect, move, and learn in a supportive atmosphere that encourages self-care and curiosity. For our community, it represents hope and unity—students stepping forward as role models who value both wellness and kindness.\r\n\r\nBy linking athletic training, STEM education, and service learning, Golf for Good redefines what it means to be a student-athlete. This project will inspire students to see golf not just as a game but as a tool for community connection and well-being. With the generosity of supporters, our students will continue to build a legacy of health, leadership, and compassion—one swing, one smile, and one act of kindness at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1758893743585,"projectUrl":"project/golf-season-around-the-corner/9577602/","projectTitle":"Golf Season--Around the Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":7652925,"projectId":9478089,"letterContent":"Because of your great generosity, my students were able to read the books they have wanted to read. This makes the projects in my room more enjoyable for all of us, because they are reading relevant, high-interest texts. Between creating One-Pagers (concise, single-page document that provides a quick, digestible overview of a topic or story) or analyzing texts via images and graphic design, students love to produce pieces, rather than be paper/pencil tested. These titles come to life with their critiques, analyzations, and connections they make. In high school, the goal is to provide extended thinking opportunities, deeper levels of knowledge. With these supplies and titles, I am confident we are providing the ideal setting for that.","fullyFundedDate":1753886465047,"projectUrl":"project/new-titles-and-new-supplies/9478089/","projectTitle":"New Titles and New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dormire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7652925_orig.png?crop=607,607,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615927975935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7652925"},{"teacherId":9715212,"projectId":9529692,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support of our FACS classroom. The new tables and stools have completely transformed our learning environment. My students now have amazing spaces to collaborate and explore their projects with ease making them excited to learn each day! Whether we're sewing, cooking, budgeting, or designing...the new setup encourages their teamwork and creativity! \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for investing in our students and helping me build a space that meets their needs for improved learning! Your kindness and generosity has made a lasting impression on my students and our classroom community and I will forever be grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1755522451361,"projectUrl":"project/workspaces-that-work-setting-the-table/9529692/","projectTitle":"Workspaces That Work: Setting the Table for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715212_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726265053477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715212"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9725579,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our English Language Learner now has access to a tool that supports both communication and independence. While many people use smartwatches for convenience, in our classroom it has become an academic and personal lifeline. The translation features help the student better understand lessons and express themselves confidently with teachers and peers. The reminders and organizational tools keep them on track during a busy school day, which has reduced stress and increased participation.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for our student is being able to respond quickly in conversations. They no longer feel left out when peers are talking, and that confidence has carried over into class discussions. This technology has made them more engaged, eager, and self-assured.","fullyFundedDate":1758816187374,"projectUrl":"project/watches-and-translation/9725579/","projectTitle":"Watches and Translation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9522693,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our high school Publications and Yearbook students now have the tools to create professional, high-quality work. The laptop, editing software, and supplies streamline design and organization, while Teachers Pay Teachers resources inspire creativity and save time. These resources empower students to plan, edit, and produce a yearbook that truly reflects our school's story. Your generosity has helped them share our community's story with pride and skill. Thank you for always supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1755688082899,"projectUrl":"project/school-pub-equipment/9522693/","projectTitle":"School Pub Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9632046,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our high school yearbook staff now has the tools to design with efficiency and professionalism. The external display, memory, and accessories have streamlined editing and storage, while portable gear helps students work anywhere. These resources allow our staff to focus on creativity and storytelling, producing a yearbook that truly captures the spirit of our school. 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