{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Washington High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9491092,"projectId":9970779,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and express my heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation of high-quality mechanical and regular pencils to our classroom. In a high school setting, it is easy to underestimate the importance of a simple writing utensil, but for my students, these are the essential tools that turn thoughts into reality.\r\n\r\nYour contribution ensures that no student has to experience the stress or embarrassment of not having the materials necessary to participate in class. Having a steady supply of premium pencils—especially those coveted mechanical ones—has already boosted morale and productivity. We no longer have to pause lessons for a \"pencil search,\" and the quality of their work has genuinely improved now that they aren't struggling with broken leads or worn-down erasers.\r\n\r\nTo illustrate just how much of a difference this makes, I wanted to share a pivotal poem by Joshua Dickerson that perfectly captures the challenges your donation helps my students move past: \r\n\r\n\"'Cause I Ain't Got a Pencil\"\r\n\r\nI woke myself up\r\n\r\nBecause we ain't got an alarm clock\r\n\r\nDug in the dirty clothes basket,\r\n\r\nCause ain't nobody washed my uniform\r\n\r\nBrushed my hair and teeth in the dark,\r\n\r\nCause the lights ain't on\r\n\r\nEven got my baby sister ready,\r\n\r\nCause my mama wasn't home.\r\n\r\nGot us both to school on time,\r\n\r\nTo eat us a good breakfast.\r\n\r\nThen when I got to class the teacher fussed\r\n\r\nCause I ain't got no pencil.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, when a student doesn't have a pencil, I can now immediately provide a high-quality one and get them on track with learning. You have removed a significant barrier to their education, and for that, we are all truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1766532271416,"projectUrl":"project/writing-utensils-for-philly-9th-graders/9970779/","projectTitle":"Writing Utensils for Philly 9th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710252912191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmaclean"},{"teacherId":9491092,"projectId":9965684,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. Thanks to your support, we have officially received and installed 10 Bouncy Bands on our 9th-grade desks. The bouncy bands allow students the freedom to move and the ability to focus.\r\n\r\nFor 14- and 15-year-olds, academic pressure intensifies in high school just as their natural need for physical activity peaks. Many of my students struggle with \"the jitters\"—that restless energy that makes sitting through a 90-minute lecture feel nearly impossible. Before your donation, this energy often manifested as distracted tapping, chair-leaning, or frequent requests to leave the room.\r\n\r\nNow, the atmosphere in our classroom has shifted. The Bouncy Bands allow students to stretch their legs and bounce their feet silently while they work. This \"active sitting\" helps them channel their extra energy into their tasks rather than their frustrations.\r\n\r\nThese additional 10 bands have fundamentally changed the daily experience for dozens of students. You didn't just buy classroom equipment; you invested in their comfort, their focus, and their academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for supporting the unique needs of 9th graders. We are so lucky to have partners like you in our educational journey.\r\n\r\nWith immense gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1767216113976,"projectUrl":"project/bouncy-bands-for-fidgety-9th-graders/9965684/","projectTitle":"Bouncy Bands for Fidgety 9th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710252912191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmaclean"},{"teacherId":190410,"projectId":9919936,"letterContent":"This project, and advocacy about banned/challenged books is meaningful on a personal as well as a professional level. My mother was a lifelong librarian. We always discussed books, book banning, and restriction of information in order to plan activities for my classroom for Banned Books Week. Although she is no longer here physically, her legacy lives on with this continued work. Each of you has ensured that with your selfless generosity.\r\n\r\nWe are confirmed for our Banned Books Week event at City Hall in Philadelphia. We will again have media coverage, and I know this event will be a success. Your donation has given us a wide variety of banned/challenged books to provide as giveaways. This is how we will educate those who may not know all about Banned Books Week and why various books have been on banned/challenged lists.\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for donating to this project, and for the impact you will have on our students and our community!","fullyFundedDate":1767118970903,"projectUrl":"project/censorship-is-still-so-1984-stand-wi/9919936/","projectTitle":"Censorship Is (Still!) So 1984! Stand With the Banned!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emily Cohen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp190410_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476547534190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-cohen"},{"teacherId":9536464,"projectId":9636963,"letterContent":"I am incredibly moved by your generosity and support in helping us reach our goal of purchasing 200 copies of The Hunger Games. Because of your contributions, every student in Ms. Maclean's and my English classes will now have their own copy of a book that consistently sparks a passion for reading. In a world of countless digital distractions, there is something truly special about a student holding a physical book, turning its pages, and immersing themselves in a story that challenges their perspectives on justice and resilience, while also pushing them to use their voices against oppressive forces.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than just classroom materials; they are the foundation for the deep discussions, critical thinking, and collaborative projects we have planned for the coming months. Your investment in our students tells them that their education matters and that their community believes in their potential. We cannot thank you enough for providing the spark that will ignite our literary journey this year. May the odds be ever in your favor!","fullyFundedDate":1760904263865,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-games-begin-class-sets-of-the-h/9636963/","projectTitle":"Let the Games Begin! Class Sets of The Hunger Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Beuder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9536464_orig.png?crop=612,612,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744287201818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9536464"},{"teacherId":9491092,"projectId":9922249,"letterContent":"I am writing to share my deepest thanks for your generous donation of graphic novels to our 9th-grade classroom library.\r\n\r\nIn our Philadelphia classroom, we talk a lot about how \"reading\" comes in many forms. For many of my students, graphic novels are the spark that turns a reluctant reader into a bookworm. The visual artistry combined with complex storytelling allows them to engage with sophisticated themes in a way that feels accessible and exciting.\r\n\r\nThe moment these hit the shelves, they were checked out. Your support is helping me bridge the literacy gap and ensuring that every student in my room—regardless of their reading level—has a book they are actually proud to carry in the hallway","fullyFundedDate":1764007152132,"projectUrl":"project/my-9th-graders-are-asking-for-graphic-no/9922249/","projectTitle":"My 9th Graders Are Asking for Graphic Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710252912191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmaclean"},{"teacherId":9491092,"projectId":9892213,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for your incredible generosity. Our 9th-grade classroom library in Philadelphia just got a major upgrade thanks to you!\r\n\r\nWhen I asked my students what they actually wanted to read, the answer was unanimous: Romance and Fantasy. Because of your donations, my students now have access to worlds of magic, epic quests, and stories that reflect the whirlwind of emotions they experience every day.\r\n\r\nSeeing their faces light up as they unboxed these titles was the highlight of my week. You aren't just giving us books; you're giving these students a reason to fall in love with reading during a pivotal year in their education.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and our community.","fullyFundedDate":1763925695586,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-are-requesting-romantasy/9892213/","projectTitle":"My Students Are Requesting Romantasy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacLean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710252912191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmaclean"},{"teacherId":949519,"projectId":9549610,"letterContent":"I am excited to report that, thanks to all of your robotics donations, our robotics team is having a great rookie season. Thanks to this playing field, we could practice the robotics challenge with official equipment. It is very challenging to get started and compete with teams that have a lot of experience and much more money. Thank you for leveling the playing field (pun intended). \r\n\r\nSince we just competed in our first qualifier last week, my students have been inspired to learn more and more! Even though we had a small group this year, they have set a great example. We scored in the top half of teams during the qualifier! This is amazing for a rookie team. We could not have done this without your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1757506501345,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-playing-field/9549610/","projectTitle":"Robotics Playing Field","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lanpher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp949519_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449415432103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lanpher"},{"teacherId":10014486,"projectId":9750031,"letterContent":"This really helped our community room and helped with our events. These materials provided a way for us serve our families. It really helps give a sense of family. We are in a school of 1800, sometimes students can feel really out of place. The donations helped us secure a family section in our room. It helped us plan more things out. \r\n\r\nThis type of donation and project really helps the students find different way to help families feel included. This motivates our students to incorporate more ideas for families who may not even be from America. We would like to thank everyone for the donations and thank you for making GW a better school because of it.","fullyFundedDate":1758800982691,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-your-heritage/9750031/","projectTitle":"Celebrate your Heritage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10014486"},{"teacherId":190410,"projectId":9555566,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating to this project. In my classroom, I strive to introduce students to books that are classics, but also to newer literature that can be just as impactful. When the books arrived, students were immediately drawn to the title and cover. Yes, we had a discussion about judging books by their covers! \r\n\r\nThe presence of these books in my classroom has provided students access to a book that they didn't know about. It has also provided them access to a book that is not always readily accessible at their local library.\r\n\r\nThank you for your part in fostering a love of reading in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Cohen","fullyFundedDate":1758810105428,"projectUrl":"project/lessons-in-chemistry-in-fiction-class/9555566/","projectTitle":"Lessons in Chemistry (In Fiction Class!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emily Cohen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp190410_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476547534190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-cohen"},{"teacherId":949519,"projectId":9474979,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing the robotics program back to our school! Since there has not been a robotics program for several years there is no one left in the school to guide students. I am new to the school and this starter kit has been invaluable in helping students build a simple robot to compete. Students are so excited that their robot is mostly built and almost works!\r\n\r\nIt is wonderful that students are getting hands on experience with engineering. I am also learning because I teach computer science, but the building part is a mystery to me! This material was perfect because it came with directions to build a \"starter-bot\" that they can then customize for the competition. I can not thank you enough for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1754672238877,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-for-the-future/9474979/","projectTitle":"Robotics for the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lanpher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp949519_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449415432103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lanpher"},{"teacherId":7825643,"projectId":9179702,"letterContent":"I want to share my gratitude to everyone who helped bring this project to life. Because of your generosity, my students had the opportunity to create, reflect, and connect through art in a meaningful and joyful way.\r\nThis project will allowed them to design and tie-dye shirts that represent their unique stories and our shared sense of community. As we create together, we'll reflect on the school year, our milestones, challenges, and growth!\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students ended the year with a celebration of their creativity, self-expression, and belonging. You've helped make our classroom not just a place for learning art, but a place for healing, collaboration, and communal dreaming.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of young artists and the impact of creative community building.","fullyFundedDate":1743702355027,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-with-tie-dye/9179702/","projectTitle":"Building Community With Tie Dye","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7825643_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761421765017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-farel"},{"teacherId":3997550,"projectId":9192873,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire track and field program at George Washington, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your recent, generous donation. Your support has had an immediate and tangible impact on our student-athletes, and we are thrilled to share exactly how your contribution is changing their experience for the better.\r\n We are excited to confirm that the funds have been fully utilized to purchase essential new equipment for training and competition. For a competitive track and field program, having the right gear isn't just a luxury—it's a fundamental part of safety, development, and success. Your contribution has helped our athletes \"Level-up\" and reach personal records! We appreciate your investment in helping our student athletes reach their full potential. 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