{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Gaston High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9928055,"projectId":9741638,"letterContent":"My \"1984\" Unit was a huge hit this semester. The semester focus was Power, Authority, and the individual. Students were able to hold and examine for themselves the words Orwell chose to relay his warning. This gave the the opportunity to learnn how to recognize who had power, how the powerful achieved power, and how that power was used to assert authority over others, good or bad. \r\n\r\nThe next piece of the unit focus was on how individuals respond to or are affected by that power. For example, in 1984, how Winston reacts to the authority and the consequences of those choices. Finally, we examined what power and authority looked like in 2026 and how individuals were affected by it. \r\n\r\nThe students explored the idea of Big Brother in a Big Brother Spy game which was a huge hit. Each class had a simple set of rules to follow like \"wear both straps of your book bag\" and \"address each other by the term scholar.\" Each class had 3 Thought Police informants who would email \"Big Brother\" a list of violations each evening and those students' initials would appear on the next day's daily slides report. All classes were told that the class with the least infractions would win a donut party. Naturally, students started reporting false crimes or targeting certain classmates. After a debriefing discussion about the fairness of the game and the abuse of power, all classes recieved donuts.\r\n\r\nDuring the Big Brother Spy game, students built a relief picture of Totalatarian tools, choosing three of the control devices used by Big Brother.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the English 12 students at North Gaston High School, we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1759104460927,"projectUrl":"project/analyzing-truth-and-power-with-1984/9741638/","projectTitle":"Analyzing Truth and Power With \"1984\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wylie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9928055_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758722331820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928055"},{"teacherId":10349810,"projectId":9894354,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate why you did for my students. Having them expand their reading comprehension with books that they know and love has been wonderful to watch. Each time we discuss the new book, they are intrigued and want to learn more about the different aspects that can be included.\r\n\r\nI love watching my students be able to grow not only with their vocabulary and understanding, but also with their imagination. In a world where everything is technology based, it means a lot for my students to be able to show their creativity. By donating to this cause, you have allowed their creativity to shine. And for that I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1765134985881,"projectUrl":"project/novel-study-resources/9894354/","projectTitle":"Novel Study Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Otten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349810"},{"teacherId":10207480,"projectId":9807310,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our funded project, Project FAME (Fun in Art in Mathematics Exploration). Because of your kindness, my students can experience learning math in a more creative and engaging way through fun art activities using the sponsored materials.\r\n\r\n The food rewards provided through the project also help motivate and encourage them to actively participate and do their best in class.\r\n\r\nYour support truly helps make mathematics more enjoyable and meaningful for my students. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for believing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768489372117,"projectUrl":"project/project-fame-fun-art-in-math-explor/9807310/","projectTitle":"Project F.A.M.E (Fun Art in Math Exploration)","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Duplon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10207480"},{"teacherId":10207480,"projectId":9744695,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our generous sponsors whose support has made a remarkable impact on our classroom community. Your kindness in providing food as rewards for my students has done far more than simply fill hungry stomachs—it has energized our learning environment, strengthened student engagement, and inspired a level of enthusiasm that has truly transformed our daily classroom experience.\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have felt seen, valued, and motivated. The simple yet meaningful act of offering food as a reward for active participation, completing assignments, and staying committed to their responsibilities has created a positive ripple effect. Students who once hesitated to engage are now eager to take part. Those who struggled with consistency have become more responsible and driven. The atmosphere in our classroom has shifted into one filled with excitement, cooperation, and visible joy for learning.\r\nYour support has also contributed to measurable academic improvement. Students' grades have noticeably increased, and their performance reflects their renewed dedication. It is clear that when students feel appreciated and are given incentives that acknowledge their hard work, they respond with greater focus and determination. Learning has become more enjoyable and participation has become more vibrant than ever.\r\nOur classroom is now a place where students not only learn academic lessons but also experience the value of generosity, gratitude, and community support. Your contribution has shown them that there are people who believe in their growth and success. For that, we are deeply grateful.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making our learning environment brighter, happier, and more productive. Your generosity has left an imprint on our class, and we will always remember the positive difference you made.","fullyFundedDate":1758658198416,"projectUrl":"project/students-tremendous-achievement-in-clas/9744695/","projectTitle":"Students’ Tremendous Achievement in class Rewards (STAR)","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Duplon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10207480"},{"teacherId":9889501,"projectId":9575133,"letterContent":"Words are not sufficient to express how much my students benefited from your generosity. Being able to hold the book in their hands, to turn the pages, and to interact with the words was so meaningful as they immersed themselves in Gerda's story. You made this experience possible, and for this, I and they are forever grateful. We were able to feel her hope, and this impacted my students on a deeply personal level. This would not have been possible if we'd only had electronic excerpts to reference. The DonorsChoose Community made it possible for me to take my teaching of memoir exploration to an entirely new level. Their learning was significantly higher than if they had not had a copy of the book.","fullyFundedDate":1757887511260,"projectUrl":"project/all-but-my-life/9575133/","projectTitle":"All But My Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hensley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889501_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737129753592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889501"},{"teacherId":9330760,"projectId":9076486,"letterContent":"When your donations arrived, my students were filled with excitement—one even exclaimed, \"This feels like Christmas!\" The magnetic whiteboard has quickly become the center of our learning, giving students the confidence to share their ideas and solve problems together. The fruit snacks and Skittles are used as positive reinforcement, motivating effort and participation, especially from my quietest learners. Your generosity has given us joy, confidence, and a stronger classroom community. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746785358602,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-confidence-and-math-success-eng/9076486/","projectTitle":"Fueling Confidence and Math Success: Engage, Solve, Reward!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taperla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330760_orig.jpg?crop=1171,1171,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724889078945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330760"},{"teacherId":9928055,"projectId":9122958,"letterContent":"In our classroom, reading is interactive and hands-on. Students read with their books in front of them, pens or sticky notes ready to mark passages or words that stand out. 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