{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"East High School","outOfStateSupporters":47.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8230945,"projectId":8781062,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take some time to send a personal thank you note for your donation to my project. Your generosity allowed me to get the new photography and printmaking supplies needed in order for me to teach this new photography class last year at my high school. These new supplies have greatly impacted my students and their learning. New supplies gives my students a sense of pride and makes them feel like they are valued. It makes them feel like they are real artists and people have high expectations for them. Students were able to create their own art pieces that reflect truely who they are and their cultures. Thank you so much for contributing to my project.","fullyFundedDate":1726522926347,"projectUrl":"project/photography-and-printing-items-needed/8781062/","projectTitle":"Photography and Printing Items Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catrina Dye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8230945"},{"teacherId":8230945,"projectId":8986839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. I created this project because I am the Jr Class Sponsor at my school. Some of my students thought of the idea of selling gift bags during the christmas season to raise money for our Prom. This project allowed us to purchase the supplies needed for the gift bags. Thank you so much for donating to this project. Our prom theme was Viva Las Vegas! All the students had a great time. It was such a wonderful evening. Thank you again for your generous spirit.","fullyFundedDate":1733494439312,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-holiday-cheer-at-our-high-scho/8986839/","projectTitle":"Spreading Holiday Cheer at Our High School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catrina Dye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8230945"},{"teacherId":8230945,"projectId":8967605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. We were able to get enough hot coccoa to sell to students in the winter time and thus, help raise money for our school's prom. The prom was a huge success. We had about 100 students attend. They had a wonderful time. I'm attaching some photographs from our Junior/Senior Prom. The theme was Viva Las Vegas! We created all of our decoratings and photo booth display. We would not have been able to hold the prom at another venue and make it as special of a night as it was if it weren't for you. Thank you again for your generous gift.","fullyFundedDate":1732814689299,"projectUrl":"project/oh-missits-so-cold-outsidewe-need/8967605/","projectTitle":"Oh Miss..it's so Cold Outside...we need Hot Cocoa","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catrina Dye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8230945"},{"teacherId":8230945,"projectId":8759796,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take some time to send a personal thank you note for your donation to my project. Your generosity allowed me to get a lot of new items to replace the old worn out ones. \r\n\r\nMy Foundation of Art students were so excited when they came into my classroom today and saw all of the new supplies. They are now using these new supplies on their wood sculpture projects. My Art Club students were so excited when they walked into art club today. They used the paints to create some really fun projects. Also, next quarter, my Foundations of Art Students will use the paints to help them learn about color theory. I am so excited to see the amazing projects they will be able to do. \r\n\r\nI'm attaching some photos of my students working on their projects. There are pictures of art club students work and pictures wooden Identity sculptures from ceramics class. Students created the project from wood scraps cut in our woodshop. Then, they glued the sculpture together. Last, they are using the paint you gave us to paint different aspects of their identity. My students are from all over the world, so this is a great introduction project where they can showcase who they are and proudly present the country/countries where they have lived. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping support my students!!!! We so appreciate your generosity. These snacks will help fill hungry bellies during my advisory class and the supplies will allow talented art students to create using artist grade materials. Thank you again for your kindness. Blessings!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1726335084955,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-sharpies-and-more/8759796/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Sharpies, and More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catrina Dye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8230945"},{"teacherId":8230945,"projectId":9541919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. These new photography supplies will greatly impact my students and their learning. This is a new class and so I was starting at zero. These new photography tools give my students a sense of pride and makes them feel like they are valued. It makes them feel like they are real photographers and that people have high expectations for them. Students were able to take photographs that reflect truely who they are and their cultures. Thank you so much for contributing to my project.","fullyFundedDate":1763581732866,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-give-my-students-slr-cameras-for/9541919/","projectTitle":"Help Me Give My Students SLR Cameras for Learning Photography","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Catrina Dye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8230945"},{"teacherId":10163314,"projectId":9846335,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire wrestling program, I am writing to express my deepest and most sincere gratitude for your generous contributions to our project, \"Drawstring Bags for Our Wrestling Team.\" It is often said that sports are played on the field or the mat, but the foundation for success is built long before the whistle blows. Your support has provided our student-athletes with the tools they need to build that foundation with dignity, organization, and a profound sense of school pride.\r\n\r\nIn the sport of wrestling, discipline is the ultimate currency. Our athletes are required to manage an incredible amount of personal responsibility, from maintaining their weight and academic eligibility to keeping track of specialized gear like headgear, mouth guards, and wrestling shoes. Previously, many of our students relied on plastic grocery bags or makeshift solutions to transport their equipment. This led to unnecessary stress, misplaced gear, and a fragmented team appearance. Thanks to your kindness, every member of our team now has a high-quality, durable drawstring bag that keeps their essentials organized and ready for action.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this gift was never more apparent than during our most recent Senior Night. As our graduating wrestlers stood on the mat for the final time, they did so as a unified front. One of our team captains noted that arriving at the gym with matching, professional gear made the squad feel \"untouchable.\" That psychological edge is real. When a student feels that their community has invested in them, they carry themselves differently. They walk into a rival gymnasium with their heads held high, knowing they represent something larger than themselves. This renewed sense of professional identity led to a series of decisive pins and a major team victory that night, but more importantly, it fostered a legacy of excellence that our younger wrestlers are now eager to uphold.\r\n\r\nThese bags have replaced pre-match clutter with championship-level focus. By removing the small, daily stresses of logistics, you have allowed our athletes to dedicate their mental energy to strategy and sportsmanship. You have shown them that their hard work—the grueling practices and the early morning conditioning—is recognized and valued. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey and for making a tangible difference in the lives of these young men and women.","fullyFundedDate":1764707649679,"projectUrl":"project/drawstring-bags-for-our-wrestling-team/9846335/","projectTitle":"Drawstring Bags for Our Wrestling Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163314"},{"teacherId":10163314,"projectId":9560647,"letterContent":"On behalf of the East High School wrestling team, I want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous contribution toward our Healthy Snack Fund this season.\r\n\r\nWrestling is as much a test of mental discipline as it is physical endurance. Because of your support, our athletes didn't have to worry about where their next hit of clean energy was coming from between matches. Your donations allowed us to provide high-quality proteins, complex carbs, and hydration that kept our wrestlers fueled during grueling all-day Saturday tournaments and intense mid-week duals.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Your Support\r\nWhile we didn't have any wrestlers qualify for the State tournament this year, the scoreboard only tells part of the story. Because our athletes were properly fueled, we saw:\r\n\r\nIncreased Stamina: Fewer \"gas outs\" in the third period.\r\n\r\nFaster Recovery: Athletes bounced back more quickly between matches.\r\n\r\nImproved Focus: Better nutrition led to sharper technique and fewer injuries.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, your donation helped foster a culture of health and professional preparation within the program. You showed these young men and women that their community is invested in their well-being, both on and off the mat.\r\n\r\nWe are already looking forward to next year, carrying the lessons (and the strength) gained this season into our off-season training. We couldn't have done it without your help.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of the East High Wrestling family!\r\n\r\nBest regards,","fullyFundedDate":1759266537188,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-champions-nutrition-support-for/9560647/","projectTitle":"Fueling Champions: Nutrition Support for Our High School Wrestlers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163314"},{"teacherId":9782119,"projectId":9936368,"letterContent":"The support and aid you gave this team of great student athletes cannot be given enough thanks for what you have provided for our students. The capability to have a pride in our own things and using our things without having to be told not to. The sense of pride and ownership for our school and team has grown. Our boys have become more passionate in wanting to practice and also train. It has inspired them to want to be better and also take care of the items they have been given. The skill and talent has also grown over the time. We want to thank everyone for supporting us and donating!","fullyFundedDate":1764857755230,"projectUrl":"project/bears-baseball/9936368/","projectTitle":"Bears Baseball","teacherDisplayName":"Maestro Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782119"},{"teacherId":9340072,"projectId":9537875,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project!\r\nOur project helps the instructors keep the bicycles rolling! Our project helps new immigrants and refugees, earn a bicycle for them to keep at the end of the program. This project funds locks, lights, replacement bolts and replaces worn out bicycle air pumps to stay inflated. We are also adding to our library of bicycle themed books and adding a few handlebar bags to safely hold supplies while we ride.\r\nWe appreciate all the support you have provided and look forward to continuing to hit the streets!","fullyFundedDate":1758824223632,"projectUrl":"project/fund-bicycle-club/9537875/","projectTitle":"Fund Bicycle Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Killen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9340072_orig.png?crop=708,708,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698091726719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9340072"},{"teacherId":5253015,"projectId":9559855,"letterContent":"I can begin to describe the impact that these books have made in my class! From small grouping reading groups to Socratic conversations the books have been used in a plethora of ways! The booksa re used on a daily basis for do now exercises but have been instrumental in my curriculum design as well and are being used as the main mechanism of lesson delivery! \r\n\r\nThe students have reacted very well and have been enjoying learning which is not always an easy accomplishment! \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting me and my students it is such an amazing opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1755701936774,"projectUrl":"project/harnessing-creative-power-art-and-digi/9559855/","projectTitle":"Harnessing Creative Power! Art and Digital Literacy in History Class!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5253015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754667084158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5253015"},{"teacherId":5253015,"projectId":9560042,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to describe how amazing this opportunity has been for my students! Since reciving the books I ahve purchased another 50+ and am now able to offer graphic novel opportunities for every lesson that I have! \r\n\r\nStudents have been coming in during their lunch to read on their own and the curations that I have been setting up (see photo for reference) has been generating curiosoity and excitement! \r\n\r\nI am thrilled with the impact that this has been having and it is just the beginning!!!!! \r\n\r\nI cannot wait to see the impact not just his year but for years to come!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1755719395628,"projectUrl":"project/are-you-not-entertained-utilizing-gr/9560042/","projectTitle":"Are You Not Entertained?!? 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