{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"U.S. Grant High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9654055,"projectId":9500709,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is now stocked with much-needed hand sanitizers and Kleenex. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our daily routines.\r\n\r\nDuring cold and flu season, tissues disappear quickly, and many of my students rely on school supplies for basic hygiene needs. Having sanitizer readily available helps us reduce the spread of germs and keeps students learning instead of missing school.\r\n\r\nA healthy classroom means fewer interruptions and more consistent instruction. Your donation supports not only physical wellness but also academic success.\r\nThank you for caring about the health and well-being of my students. Your kindness helps create a safe, comfortable environment where learning can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763870883463,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hands-for-a-healthy-organized-cl/9500709/","projectTitle":"Helping Hands for a Healthy Organized Classroom -Keeping It Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chadwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654055"},{"teacherId":2651274,"projectId":9602104,"letterContent":"I want to extend my most sincere thanks for your generous gift of a color printer and toner for our classroom. My students are Newcomers who have just arrived in the U.S., many of them balancing the challenge of learning English for the first time while tackling 9th-grade curriculum. They are some of the most determined, inspiring young people I have ever met, and your support provides them with the exact tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nFor a student who speaks little to no English, a black-and-white photocopy can sometimes be confusing or uninspiring. However, vibrant color prints change everything. Because of your donation, we are now able to:\r\n\r\nBridge Literacy Gaps: We use color-coded phonics and \"word-to-image\" translations that help students connect English vocabulary to their native language much faster.\r\n\r\nBring Lessons to Life: Our learning stations are now filled with vivid visuals and maps that make complex reading strategies accessible and engaging.\r\n\r\nCelebrate Identity: Students can now print and preserve their projects in full color, giving them a sense of pride in their work as they navigate their new lives in a new country.\r\n\r\nYour investment goes far beyond hardware. You are telling my students that their education matters and that their hard work is seen. You are helping them move from basic phonics to graduation-ready scholars.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of their journey and for helping me bring our classroom to life.","fullyFundedDate":1764960083167,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-ideas-to-life/9602104/","projectTitle":"Bringing Ideas to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DAcunha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2651274"},{"teacherId":10413729,"projectId":10045109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness and willingness to give make a real difference in the lives of my students each and every day. Because of you, our students have access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and feel inspired. Your donation is more than just materials, it's encouragement, opportunity, and a reminder to my students that people believe in them.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and support. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in our future. \r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1771007517213,"projectUrl":"project/the-beautiful-game-benefit/10045109/","projectTitle":"The Beautiful Game Benefit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413729_orig.png?crop=1002,1002,x167,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769110328343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413729"},{"teacherId":9173793,"projectId":9516868,"letterContent":"I am are truly grateful for your generous donation of school supplies for my classrooms. Your contributions of pencils, folders, number lines, and ink toner help ensure that our students have the tools they need to stay organized, engaged, and ready to learn each day. These essential items make a meaningful difference in supporting both teaching and learning.\r\n\r\nWe also deeply appreciate the thoughtful donations of tissues, Clorox wipes, and gummies. The tissues and wipes help us maintain a clean and healthy environment, while the gummies bring smiles and a little extra joy to our students' day. 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The beads helped students be creative, focus, and relax.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the beads, they were very excited. They couldn't wait to start making some crafts. This time has become a calm and happy part of their week. It helps reduce stress and gives them a positive way to express themselves. Maybe it'll give them an idea of creating stuff and selling them. Thank you for helping our students learn, create, and enjoy this special time together!","fullyFundedDate":1762443407742,"projectUrl":"project/beads-of-creativity-crafting-skills-s/9563423/","projectTitle":"Beads of Creativity: Crafting Skills & Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8556200"},{"teacherId":3484280,"projectId":9734040,"letterContent":"I am again humbled by the support we find from strangers. It is heartwarming that you have found our need as important enough to take time out of your lives and make donations to help our students develop into musicians. It is a great honor to be able to stand in front of these young musicians and watch them grow from 6th graders until beyond graduation! These items will increase their ability to tune, hear the pitch before they play, and develop proper embouchures, and increase the range and, quality, and, and! We have already been utilizing them in or sectionals and the improvements are already evident. We here are so thankful for your support! Hope to see you at a Football game or concert!","fullyFundedDate":1760365652416,"projectUrl":"project/berp-its-ok-we-all-do-it/9734040/","projectTitle":"Berp, It's Ok We All Do It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cortes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3484280_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462806170048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-cortes"},{"teacherId":9196425,"projectId":9572836,"letterContent":"This technology helps students stay organized, focused, and engaged during classes. The toner cartridge allows me to print materials clearly, the plastic folders help them organize their work, and the adhesive labels make it easy to keep track of classroom routines. The Bluetooth mouse allows me to switch between activities seamlessly and use interactive lessons, which keeps students attentive and involved.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited about having their own organized materials. Using labeled folders and new supplies makes them feel prepared and proud of their work. It is really good for them to see a clean and organized classroom where everything has its place. The students who previously struggled with organization or attention have benefited the most. Having clear labels, structured folders, and consistent materials helps them feel more confident and independent, which has improved their participation and motivation.","fullyFundedDate":1764735088660,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-creating-an-organi/9572836/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Creating an Organized and Inspiring Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D Perez-Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9196425_orig.jpg?crop=2266,2266,x320,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715789493749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9196425"},{"teacherId":5555419,"projectId":9831171,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project and for providing essential materials that directly support our daily work and learning environment. The 1000-foot kraft paper rolls, printer refill ink, Sharpies, staples, tape, and dry erase markers are items we use consistently, and having them readily available makes a meaningful difference in our ability to plan, organize, and deliver effective instruction.\r\n\r\nThese supplies enhance creativity, collaboration, and efficiency across classrooms and activities. Kraft paper allows for hands-on projects, visual displays, and student collaboration, while printer ink ensures important materials are accessible to both students and staff. Sharpies, staples, tape, and dry erase markers support everything from classroom organization to interactive lessons, helping keep learning engaging and structured.\r\n\r\nWe are sincerely grateful for your support and investment in our school community. This funded project helps remove barriers, saves valuable time and resources, and allows educators to focus on what matters most—supporting student learning and success. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to providing the tools that help our school thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763580884176,"projectUrl":"project/homecoming-help/9831171/","projectTitle":"Homecoming Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kozikoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5555419_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532220596012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-kozikoski"},{"teacherId":5555419,"projectId":9937828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Homecoming weekly prizes to accompany our dress-up days. Your support made it possible to provide fun and engaging items such as suckers, sports erasers, rubber ducks, leis, and beaded necklaces, which added excitement and energy throughout Homecoming week. These small but meaningful incentives helped create a festive atmosphere that students looked forward to each day.\r\n\r\nThe prizes played an important role in increasing student participation and school spirit. By offering accessible, lighthearted rewards, more students felt encouraged to take part in dress-up days, even those who might not typically do so. This helped foster a sense of belonging and inclusion across grade levels, friend groups, and backgrounds.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our school community. Your generosity helped create shared moments of joy, laughter, and connection that strengthened our campus culture during Homecoming week. Thank you for supporting opportunities that bring students together and make school a more welcoming and engaging place for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1764702676945,"projectUrl":"project/homecoming-happiness/9937828/","projectTitle":"Homecoming Happiness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kozikoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5555419_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532220596012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-kozikoski"},{"teacherId":5555419,"projectId":9797328,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project and providing essential classroom supplies that directly support student learning. The glue stick boxes, scissors, Sharpies, and erasers we received are items that are used daily and are critical to completing lessons, projects, and activities across multiple subject areas. Your support ensured that students have the tools they need to fully participate without barriers.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a positive impact in the classroom by allowing lessons to run more smoothly and efficiently. Students are better able to collaborate, create, and demonstrate their understanding when they have reliable supplies readily available. Having these items on hand also reduces interruptions and helps maintain a focused, productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are sincerely grateful for your generosity and commitment to education. This funded project has helped create a more equitable and supportive classroom experience for our students. Thank you for investing in resources that make a meaningful difference in both teaching and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763486398414,"projectUrl":"project/service-learning-needs/9797328/","projectTitle":"Service Learning Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kozikoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5555419_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532220596012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-kozikoski"},{"teacherId":10163272,"projectId":9664197,"letterContent":"I wish you could have been in the room the day the boxes arrived. When the students saw the delivery, the energy in the room shifted instantly! There were gasps of excitement and wide eyes as we unpacked the boxes. One student asked, \"Is this really all for us?\" Knowing that strangers cared enough to send them treats made them feel incredibly special and seen.\r\n\r\nWe are using these snacks every day to bridge the gap between lunch and the end of the school day. As English Language Learners, my students are doing double the cognitive work—learning complex academic content while simultaneously translating and decoding a new language. It is mentally exhausting!\r\n\r\nJust yesterday, during a challenging start to autobiographical writing, I noticed a student putting his head down, clearly drained. I was able to hand him a granola bar from our new stash. That small boost of energy was exactly what he needed; within ten minutes, he was sitting up straight, smiling, and back to drafting his autobiography.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just provided food; you have provided the fuel they need to keep trying, keep writing, and keep learning. Thank you for helping them focus on their success!","fullyFundedDate":1757354268225,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-focus-snacks-for-successful/9664197/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Focus: Snacks for Successful Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Coach King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachking"},{"teacherId":10164642,"projectId":9565540,"letterContent":"The hands-on materials donated by you have significantly improved my classroom by boosting student engagement, facilitating a deeper understanding of abstract concepts, and developing crucial real-world skills like problem-solving and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe physical materials transform students from passive listeners into active participants, which dramatically increases their focus and attention. 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