{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Douglas High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10406184,"projectId":10028257,"letterContent":"Our students have absolutely thrived with the science and reading materials your donation provided. When the books and resources arrived, our classroom came alive in ways we haven't experienced before. The excitement was immediate—students were holding The Giver in their hands, many for the first time owning their own copy of a novel. That simple act of having quality materials sent a powerful message: their education matters, and they deserve resources that engage and challenge them.\r\n\r\nWe've woven The Giver into our curriculum in ways that connect reading directly to their own lives. As students explore Jonas's world and the Community's control over individuality, they're beginning to understand what it means to be unique themselves. They see their own individual strengths, perspectives, and differences reflected in the story's themes. The connection is natural and powerful—suddenly, concepts like conformity and choice aren't just plot points; they're personal.\r\n\r\nWhat strikes me most is how included our students feel. They're participating in discussions without fear, asking deeper questions, and seeing themselves reflected in the curriculum. The hands-on science activities have made abstract concepts concrete, and The Giver has given them a lens to think about why those concepts matter in the real world. Our classroom culture has shifted—there's genuine curiosity and engagement that wasn't there before.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has shown our students that they are valued and that their learning is a priority. That belief in them is transforming how they see themselves as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768681833701,"projectUrl":"project/empower-diverse-learners-headphones-gr/10028257/","projectTitle":"Empower Diverse Learners: Headphones, Graphic Novels & Hands‑On Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Koeppen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10406184"},{"teacherId":9367188,"projectId":9992872,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donation of graphing calculators and testing dividers. It is great to have these giving opportunities available to teachers to improve their classroom when budgets are becoming more and more restrictive. By having just a few graphing calculators and testing dividers for privacy during assessments, students are utilizing different strategies to improve their level of understanding.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the TI-84 Graphing Calculators as tools to advance their understanding with the different mathematical concepts in class. These calculators are allowing students to see the importance of how programing, entering correct instructions, these calculators are tools compared to a device that just does the math for you. Then when it comes time for students to demonstrate their level of understanding, the testing dividers have given them a sense of security and privacy. \r\n\r\nTherefore, thank you for the giving my students tools to help improve their level of understanding.","fullyFundedDate":1768167396976,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-enhancements-with-technology-a/9992872/","projectTitle":"Classroom Enhancements with Technology and Security","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367188"},{"teacherId":9481330,"projectId":9995444,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! \r\nThe Dry Erase Markers have been put to good use, the students really appreciate the new, juicy markers...our old ones were getting pretty dried out! We use them nearly every class with our mini whiteboard: to make quick predictions, write out our opinions and for comprehension checks. \r\n\r\nThe Mr. Sketch markers have been a hit- we use them to add to vocab to our Word Wall, we love all the scents but the most unexpected (and our favorite) is Nacho Cheese Scent! It smells like spicy jalapeños\r\n\r\nLastly, the biggest impact has been the new Spanish books added to our classroom library. We begin each class silently reading a self-selected book. In order for a successful \"free reading\" program to work, students need to have lots of book choices, at many different reading levels about different topics of interest. I am so thankful for the new books and the ways they are impacting my students' Spanish language acquisition.","fullyFundedDate":1768250995962,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-spanish-class/9995444/","projectTitle":"Engaging Spanish Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chase","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481330"},{"teacherId":9355593,"projectId":9849207,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation! We have already started using our Cricut in the classrooms! Making professional looking bulletin boards, designing and implementing creative designs, and coming up with new innovative ideas has been a great help to our school community. \r\n\r\nOur next steps will be creating signage for our upcoming spring art show! Additionally, student designed stickers to promote books are in the works as well. Students are able to learn basic design skills in order to create personalized vinyl decals and cut outs as well. We are looking forward to collaborating with other teachers and students in creating personalized designs for their academic projects and continuing our STEM forward initiatives.","fullyFundedDate":1763592449983,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-edge-creativity-bring-the-cricu/9849207/","projectTitle":"Cutting Edge Creativity: Bring the Cricut Explore to Our Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9355593_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756910668732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355593"},{"teacherId":1908284,"projectId":9615924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Freshman Seminar students as they practiced teamwork, communication and problem solving with wooden 3-D puzzles. We ended 1st semester with a Build It Project thanks to you. \r\nStudents loved working hands-on with a partner to build a wooden vehicle: train, racecar, or rover. Many of my students had never had to make sense of complex step by step instructions, and very few (only 2) had ever built anything like the structures they created in this project. What a great opportunity for these kids!\r\nSeveral groups had to troubleshoot a broken piece, or pieces that 'didn't fit.' I was proud of their creative approaches to troubleshooting, using resources we had on hand. Students showed perseverance, teamwork and effective communication. They experienced moments of confusion and frustration, along with aha moments, clarity after re-reading carefully, and the satisfaction of implementing creative solutions to broken parts or mistakes. All students reported that they really enjoyed this project and appreciated the practical value of effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.","fullyFundedDate":1760406381819,"projectUrl":"project/building-cars-and-rovers-teamwork-comm/9615924/","projectTitle":"Building Cars and Rovers: Teamwork, Communication, and Problem-solving in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ensign","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1908284"},{"teacherId":10409088,"projectId":10033885,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students' Business Plan project come to life! They put many weeks of work into this project including creating a spreadsheet with lots of formulas all from scratch. It is the best feeling when you get to see the excitement on the students' faces when they see their logo, charts and graphs come to life in color on paper and not just a screen. The finished project ends up being around 15 to 17 pages long! The students take great pride in their work. We all appreciate your support in funding our project!","fullyFundedDate":1768747003441,"projectUrl":"project/color-ink-cartridges-for-business-plans/10033885/","projectTitle":"Color Ink Cartridges for Business Plans","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tietje","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409088"},{"teacherId":9889318,"projectId":9037910,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are actively using these new resources every day to engage more deeply in their learning. The materials have allowed us to incorporate more hands-on activities, collaborative work, and structured organization into our classroom routines. One memorable moment was watching students confidently jump into a group activity without needing to borrow or go without supplies, something that immediately set a positive tone and increased participation across the room.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was genuine. Several students commented on how \"cute and home like\" the classroom felt, and others expressed appreciation for having access to supplies they don't always have at home. One student shared, \"It feels like we're actually ready to learn every day now, and no one has to feel left out by asking to borrow materials.\" These resources helped students feel valued and supported, which directly translated into higher engagement, better focus, and more meaningful discussions during lessons.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students are continuing to use these materials as we move into more complex lessons that require collaboration, critical thinking, and independence. Whether working through labs, projects, or problem-solving activities, these resources are helping students build confidence and take ownership of their learning. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn in an environment that supports their growth, curiosity, and success—we are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1739770458717,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-new-needs-and-new-student-co/9037910/","projectTitle":"New School; New Needs and New Student Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fletch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889318"},{"teacherId":8635047,"projectId":9594993,"letterContent":"I want to personally thank everyone who was so generous, kind, and always being willing to help the students of our community. \r\n\r\nStudents are extremely grateful for the contributions to their learning and classroom environment. Items that were purchased in this project help me create a fun, engaging, and safe learning environment in my classroom. \r\n\r\nEspecially around the holidays, I am extremely grateful for all those who are willing to help my classroom projects. I could not complete many of the fun activities we do without awesome community support.","fullyFundedDate":1758842278476,"projectUrl":"project/learning-and-having-fun/9594993/","projectTitle":"Learning and Having Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saletti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8635047_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y1156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747862732162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8635047"},{"teacherId":9641334,"projectId":9590304,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a true home away from home for my high school students! The new rugs and snacks have made such a positive impact on our learning environment. The rugs have transformed our space into a comfortable and welcoming area where students feel relaxed and ready to participate, while the snacks have kept energy and focus high during our longer class periods.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new rugs rolled out and a snack station waiting for them, their reactions were priceless—lots of smiles and laughter. Many students now choose to sit together on the rugs during small group discussions, and it's created a warm, community-centered vibe that encourages more open conversation and collaboration.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're continuing to build this positive classroom culture. Having a comfortable, welcoming space makes all the difference in how they engage with each other and their work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done more than just provide supplies—it's helped create an environment where students feel valued, calm, and ready to learn. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us make it a place where everyone belongs.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1755756184604,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classrooms-creative-minds/9590304/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classrooms & Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641334_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y179&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723230188947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641334"},{"teacherId":9356658,"projectId":9332245,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my program. My students are so excited to read new, current books that are more comprehensible and enjoyable than the books that were left from the previous French teacher. Ultimately I want students to love reading French, and when it is way too difficult or made for native speakers, they lose the enjoyment of reading. The books have boosted my class engagement and student's confidence which is such a joy for me as their teacher. \r\n\r\nIn addition to the lovely books provided, my students are thrilled to also have new art supplies since we often draw a lot of pictures and make posters in class to boost comprehension and practice. They love the cool, new colors and variety of supplies. They also enjoy the snacks that they now have to get in class that was also included in this donation. This Donor's Choose experience has boosted my class so much and I am so grateful for your support of my students and I. Merci mille fois!","fullyFundedDate":1748925612074,"projectUrl":"project/french-class-supplies/9332245/","projectTitle":"French Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Power","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356658_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746739671996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356658"},{"teacherId":8635047,"projectId":9312688,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to have comfortable and fun new chairs for the classroom. I am so excited to start this next year with a classroom that provides this fun seating arrangement for my new students! My students were so excited to have the new chairs. We immediately took them out of the boxes and assembled them the day they came in. \r\n\r\nWith the chairs being all different colors, my classroom is bright, cheery, and exciting! I am so grateful for all the support in making my classroom as engaging as possible. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746787392498,"projectUrl":"project/find-comfort-in-learning/9312688/","projectTitle":"Find Comfort in Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saletti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8635047_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y1156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747862732162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8635047"},{"teacherId":9641334,"projectId":9219887,"letterContent":"When the new Shakespeare props arrived, the excitement in the room was unforgettable. My students' faces lit up with curiosity and joy as they explored swords, crowns, and masks, instantly asking if we could start acting right away.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the props to stage scenes from Romeo and Juliet. One memorable moment was during the battle scene in Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet. They loved battling it out. \r\n\r\nThis interactive experience has sparked deeper discussions about character motivation, tone, and historical context. The props have also helped some of my more hesitant readers build confidence through performance and teamwork.\r\n\r\nNext, we're creating mini stage productions where student groups adapt a short Shakespeare scene with props, blocking, and their own creative twists. They'll present their scenes to the class, practicing collaboration, interpretation, and public speaking—all while having a blast.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are learning to love Shakespeare in a hands-on, meaningful way. 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