{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"High School of Economics & Finance","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6771808,"projectId":9831803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing copies of Born a Crime in both Chinese and Spanish for my classroom. This project has made a truly meaningful difference for my multilingual students by giving them access to a rich, complex text in a language they feel confident reading.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an active and engaging process. Students aren't just reading quietly—they are annotating, discussing, questioning, and making connections as they go. With these new texts, we've been able to focus on important literacy skills like identifying central ideas, analyzing character development, building vocabulary, and making personal and cultural connections to the text. Having access to the novel in their home languages allows students to fully grasp these concepts, rather than feeling limited by language barriers.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful changes has been in student confidence and participation. Students who are typically quieter or hesitant to share have been more willing to speak up during discussions because they understand the text more deeply. I've seen students pause to compare passages across languages, use their books to support their ideas, and even help one another clarify meaning. A few students in particular have taken such pride in reading and discussing the story in their home language—it's been incredibly rewarding to watch them step into leadership roles in our classroom conversations.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, reading in our classroom is more inclusive, collaborative, and meaningful. My students are not only building essential literacy skills, but also seeing their identities and languages valued in a powerful way. Thank you for helping create this experience for them—we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1761148351086,"projectUrl":"project/born-a-crime-in-translation/9831803/","projectTitle":"Born a Crime in Translation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ignacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6771808_orig.jpg?crop=1997,1997,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695684039500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6771808"},{"teacherId":6771808,"projectId":9716331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring this project to life. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for our multilingual students, creating a space where they feel more confident, included, and empowered to share their voices.\r\n\r\nThe document camera has quickly become an essential part of our daily learning. Being able to project texts, model annotations, and walk through writing examples in real time has made lessons more interactive and accessible for all students—especially for my multilingual learners who benefit from visual support. Students are more engaged during close reading, and they are better able to follow along, ask questions, and participate in discussions.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading has become a shared experience. We explore texts together, pause to reflect, and make connections to our own lives. After reading, students use what they've learned to write journal entries and short reflections about identity, culture, and belonging. Because they can clearly see examples and thinking modeled step-by-step, students feel more confident taking risks in their writing.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful outcomes has been watching students open up and share their personal stories. With the added visual support and structured reflection time, even students who are typically quieter or still developing their English skills are finding ways to express themselves. They are beginning to see that their experiences matter—and that their voices belong in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I've been able to create a more inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students are growing not only as readers and writers, but also as individuals. Thank you for helping my students feel seen, heard, and valued. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758899096775,"projectUrl":"project/stories-of-us-empowering-multilingual-v/9716331/","projectTitle":"Stories of Us: Empowering Multilingual Voices through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ignacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6771808_orig.jpg?crop=1997,1997,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695684039500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6771808"},{"teacherId":26460,"projectId":9121918,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our after-school LEGO Club by donating new sets for our students. Your generosity has made a difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nEach Tuesday after school, students gather in my classroom for LEGO Club. It has become a special space where students can slow down, be creative, and work together. One of the things I appreciate most about this time is that students put their phones away without being asked. Instead, they focus on building, problem-solving, and collaborating with one another. A big win! \r\n\r\nThe new LEGO sets have brought a lot of excitement to the club. Students work in small groups, helping each other follow instructions, sort pieces, and solve challenges when a build gets tricky. It's such a joy to see them talking, laughing, and celebrating when they complete a model together. The kids especially loved building the pirate ship. It took them multiple days and lots of reading and rereading the manual. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1742588282980,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-legos-needed-for-calming-st/9121918/","projectTitle":"Let's Build: LEGOs Needed for Calming STEM Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gionti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp26460_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x302,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663797539387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgionti"},{"teacherId":26460,"projectId":9766522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing copies of The Metamorphosis for my high school seniors. I truly appreciate your generosity and your belief in the power of literature to spark meaningful conversations.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students could hold the text in their hands, annotate directly on the page, and return to key passages as we unpacked Gregor's shocking transformation. There is something powerful about watching a room full of 17 and 18-year-olds sit quietly, rereading the opening lines, trying to process what it means to wake up changed and no longer recognized in the same way by the people around you.\r\n\r\nOur discussions quickly move beyond the literal transformation. Students begin asking why Kafka chose such an extreme situation. They debated his purpose. Is he criticizing modern work culture? Family obligation? Isolation? Is Gregor's transformation physical, or has it been happening long before the story begins? These conversations became thoughtful, honest, and at times surprisingly personal.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this text especially meaningful for seniors is how deeply they related to Gregor's sense of uncertainty. As they stand on the edge of graduation, many are quietly navigating their own existential questions. 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One especially memorable moment was watching students from different grade levels collaborate to design door decorations together—sharing ideas, cutting snowflakes, and proudly stepping back to admire what they had created. These shared spaces were transformed into bright, cheerful environments that now welcome everyone who walks through our doors.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. Many immediately began brainstorming decoration ideas and eagerly volunteered to help. The snacks and hot chocolate added an extra layer of joy—students gathered around with warm drinks, chatting and laughing as they worked. The cozy atmosphere helped everyone feel comfortable and included, and it was wonderful to see new friendships forming over popcorn and marshmallows while students practiced teamwork and kindness.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building on this sense of community by reflecting on how small acts—like decorating a hallway or sharing a warm drink—can make a big difference. We'll connect this experience to ongoing lessons about service, compassion, and school pride, encouraging students to think of new ways they can contribute positively to our community. Thanks to you, our students aren't just learning in the classroom—they're learning how to care for and uplift the people around them. Your support truly helped spread warmth, joy, and unity throughout our school. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1763062041769,"projectUrl":"project/hot-chocolate-helping-hands-a-school/9874047/","projectTitle":"Hot Chocolate & Helping Hands: A School Kindness Event","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Menchini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5919009"},{"teacherId":26460,"projectId":9781771,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our project and for believing in the power of student creativity. Your generosity has given my students the materials, and the confidence, to make our school a more welcoming, inclusive place.\r\n\r\nI teach creative, big-hearted students, many of whom are new to high school and still finding their voice. Through this project, art became a safe way for them to express empathy, celebrate others, and take pride in shared spaces. With the supplies you helped provide, students planned, peer-reviewed, and lettered inclusive slogans for rotating hallway mini-murals. During World Kindness Week, they created compliment chains that continue to grow across our common areas.\r\n\r\nIn addition, students created some truly amazing pencil artwork, which is now proudly displayed in the school's lobby. 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Others immediately started planning who they might make a hat for. Before we even started knitting, everyone wanted to know the same thing: when can we make a hat?\r\n\r\nThe knitting machines have been a game-changer. Students who were nervous about working with yarn were suddenly confident and eager to try. Knitting slowed them down in the best way. They helped each other learn to cast on the yarn, fix dropped stitches, shared tips, and celebrated every finished row together.\r\n\r\nWhat has meant the most to me is how quickly the focus shifted from making something for themselves to making something for others. Students are genuinely excited to create hats and scarves for people they have never met. We often talk about what it means to feel cold or overlooked, and students now connect those conversations to actions they can take. They see that kindness is not just a feeling, but an action.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are learning patience, empathy, and the joy of creating with purpose. They are proud of their work, proud to give it away, and proud to be part of something that spreads warmth and care beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping them experience the power of compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1765980994125,"projectUrl":"project/creating-warmth-together-a-knitting-pro/9768394/","projectTitle":"Creating Warmth Together: A Knitting Project for Compassionate Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gionti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp26460_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x302,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663797539387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgionti"},{"teacherId":26460,"projectId":9934585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my students were able to enjoy snacks and hot cocoa, something that truly made our days feel special as we headed into winter break.\r\n\r\nOn the last day before the break, we turned our classroom into a cozy space and made hot cocoa together. It may seem like a small thing, but for my students, it meant a lot. The warmth, the treats, and the sense of community helped them relax, feel cared for, and enjoy being together during a busy and often stressful time of year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helped create a moment of comfort and connection that my students will remember. Thank you for thinking of them and for supporting not just their learning but also their well-being. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764692358061,"projectUrl":"project/warm-bellies-warm-hearts-ready-to-lear/9934585/","projectTitle":"Warm Bellies, Warm Hearts, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gionti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp26460_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x302,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663797539387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgionti"},{"teacherId":9727254,"projectId":9296987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The supplies you funded have made a real difference in our Algebra 1 class. We use vertical non‑permanent surfaces in my classroom to allow students to work collaboratively and visibly; they can stand, share ideas, and revise their thinking without the fear of making permanent mistakes. With the expo markers you were able to help fund, students will be able to utilize these resources effectively. A recent project had students solve systems of linear equations by graphing and then rotate around the room to critique and improve each other's work. That movement and peer feedback would not have been possible without the materials that you were able to help fund.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials they were excited and immediately more willing to try problems in front of their peers. They dove in — working out problems with confidence, erasing quickly, and iterating on their strategies. We do go through Expo markers like crazy, so having a steady supply removed one small but significant barrier to active participation.\r\n\r\nWe're very grateful for your generosity; the essentials you provided have gone a long way toward making sure students have what they need to succeed in math.","fullyFundedDate":1758898741793,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classrooms/9296987/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ericksen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727254_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740607398372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727254"},{"teacherId":6771808,"projectId":8624391,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and care for our classroom—these materials have truly meant more than words can fully express. The colored pencils, markers, post-its, and highlighters have quickly become part of our daily routine, helping students annotate texts, organize their thinking, and engage more deeply with what we're learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, there was this genuine sense of excitement and gratitude. Students carefully looked through all the colors, immediately wanting to use them, and you could feel how special it was for them to have these tools. It created a sense of pride and ownership in their work that has continued each day.\r\n\r\nWhat has been especially meaningful is how these materials have supported students beyond academics. During journaling and independent work time, many students use the colored pencils and markers to draw or color as a way to decompress. As you can see in the pictures, these small moments of creativity have become a source of calm and stress relief for them. For some of my students, this has been an important outlet—helping them regulate emotions, feel grounded, and take a breath during the school day.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to use these materials to strengthen annotation skills, encourage thoughtful reflection, and create more opportunities for both academic and emotional expression. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where students feel not only engaged, but also safe, creative, and cared for.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible—it has truly touched our classroom in lasting ways.","fullyFundedDate":1725802890088,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-and-annotation-for-mental-healt/8624391/","projectTitle":"Coloring and Annotation for Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ignacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6771808_orig.jpg?crop=1997,1997,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695684039500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6771808"},{"teacherId":9727254,"projectId":9871227,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to help our students spread holiday cheer! The students LOVED decorating the lobby with lights and snowflakes and snowballs and they were able to decorate windows with all the snowflakes! We also decorated our auditorium stage with the decorations for our winter talent show. It really improved the holiday cheer along in school building. We plan to use these materials for multiple years to come! Thank you so much again for your generous donations! Our kids can't wait for the holidays :)","fullyFundedDate":1762266361706,"projectUrl":"project/here-comes-holiday-cheer/9871227/","projectTitle":"Here Comes Holiday Cheer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ericksen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727254_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740607398372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727254"},{"teacherId":9727254,"projectId":9693681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with graphing calculators with color! Thee calculators are truly so valuable in helping us learn about different functions and graphing multiple things at once. 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