{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Steelton - Highspire Junior Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9918498,"projectId":9103051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to my bilingual classroom library. I am overjoyed to have books in my students' first languages. While some teachers have copies of books in Spanish, they often do not have books in any other languages, such as French, Creole, Swahili, or Arabic. \r\nAs soon as the books began to arrive, students began to read them. Some even asked to take the books home during the summer months to improve their English. 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We will continue to do this annually because of great donors who help us reach our goals.","fullyFundedDate":1746843229032,"projectUrl":"project/tye-dye-for-all/9174014/","projectTitle":"Tye-Dye for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8046174_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738473287123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8046174"},{"teacherId":8046174,"projectId":9093454,"letterContent":"Your ability to provide supplies to our students has made them feel connected to others who have helped them. It has offered them more choices to build better quality works. Thank you for encouraging them to make art that reflects life.\r\nSome students wanted to make artwork to give as a gift to another. Some were self directed to areas of interest. All were able to make a unique piece.\r\nUsing tiles and making a permanent piece was an interesting process. Glazes developed over time in the kiln. They became shiny. 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Rather than begin at the plight of our history in the America's we learned about the contributions these great American's made and the advancements they contributed to in the world of science. \r\n\r\nEighteen special education students had the opportunity to create college-level research, go out into the community and shop, as well as present a Blacks in Wax Museum that had over 30 walk throughs between the elementary and Jr./Sr. High schools. The students created their presentation boards, decorated the museum, and gave out black history swag to the visitors. This project was a dedication of love, joy and pride. We thank all of our donors for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1738784385319,"projectUrl":"project/historical-blacks-in-wax-project/9075747/","projectTitle":"Historical Blacks in Wax Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5873287_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y339&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729707422010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5873287"},{"teacherId":9529998,"projectId":8966013,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to my class's Donors Choose Project. These school supplies (construction paper, fidgets, highlighters, and colored pencils) increase student engagement and learning. Your contribution will significantly enhance our learning environment and allow students to engage in creative projects with ease.\r\n\r\nAt this time of year, many of the supplies that I purchased for my class are running out. This donation will ensure that my second semester students have the materials they need. Having access to these essential supplies makes a real difference in the classroom, and I am so appreciative of your support.\r\n\r\nMy students were especially excited to receive the fidgets & manipulatives. Even in high school, students struggle with being able to focus or with anxiety. My students are now using the Liquid Motion Bubbler Hourglass and the Calm strips to help stay present in our learning environment. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733257244643,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-create-concentrate-clean/8966013/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Create, Concentrate, & Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winter-Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9529998_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715364368330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9529998"},{"teacherId":9687889,"projectId":8674736,"letterContent":"Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for your donation towards helping my students! Your generosity has allowed me to acquire class sets of composition books for all of my class periods. My students have already started using these notebooks for their Daily Journal notebooks for the 2024-2025 school-year. Anyone familiar with Collins' philosophy on teaching English / ELA will know that one of the best ways to improve students' endurance with writing, reading, and analysis of text is to lead them in writing every day. That is the goal of these composition books. They are being used for Do-Nows, notes, Collins Type-1 (low-stake) writing assignments, and other forms of formative assessment. \r\nYou donation has already increased student engagement in these types of assignments and has made it easier for me to grade them all in a timely manner. I think that the results speak for themselves, and my optimism for the future of the school year is brighter for it!","fullyFundedDate":1728870814241,"projectUrl":"project/witty-writing-with-composition-books-mak/8674736/","projectTitle":"Witty Writing With Composition Books Makes Marvelously Matriculated Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hoffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9687889"},{"teacherId":9529998,"projectId":8763815,"letterContent":"My classroom has been transformed thanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose! We received brand new tables and wheeled chairs, and they've made a huge difference in how we learn and work. Before, our old desks were cramped and uncomfortable, making it hard to focus. Now, with the new tables, we have more space to spread out our books and papers, and the wheeled chairs make it easy to move around the classroom. \r\n\r\nThe new tables have also allowed us to be more creative with our learning space. We can easily rearrange the tables to create different learning zones, like a group work area or a presentation space. The wheeled chairs are a big hit with the students, too. They love being able to move around the classroom easily, and they're much more comfortable than the old chairs. This flexibility helps us learn in a way that's more engaging. \r\n\r\nThanks to DonorsChoose, our classroom is now a more comfortable, engaging, and dynamic learning environment. We are so grateful for your support! We look forward to collaborating on our upcoming projects, including Culture Collage posters, free-response question/answer writing, and website design.","fullyFundedDate":1732120354409,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-high-school-workspace/8763815/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable High School Workspace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winter-Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9529998_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715364368330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9529998"},{"teacherId":8046174,"projectId":8754891,"letterContent":"Thank you to everyone that helped us achieve the project goal. When making art people forget about the small details that go into the larger project. With the help of these supplies we are able to work and build.\r\nWhen using hot glue they sticks they seem to go so fast. Students are creating 3-D models. This glue gives them an opportunity to build so much bigger. \r\nWe just recently were using the glue to replicate frosting on cookies for our holiday contest. We mixed glue flour, and shaving cream to cream make faux icing. Students used prior knowledge to mix colors. Then piped the icing on the cardboard cutouts. Having good supplies helped to make this a success.","fullyFundedDate":1726694744145,"projectUrl":"project/lets-stick-together/8754891/","projectTitle":"Let's Stick Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8046174_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738473287123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8046174"},{"teacherId":8046174,"projectId":8749532,"letterContent":"The students were excited to open all the items. They wanted to see what was inside. All too often in any classroom markers dry out from misuse. These new markers allow them to explore more color range in their projects. We are trying new things and ideas. The markers allowed for more realistic skin tones and more accuracy in the color.\r\nThey are making a huge difference is adding dramatic flare with a deep black line made from a Sharpie. Having better supplies allows everyone the opportunity to work and not wait. Students have made line drawings and zendoodles. The kids seem very pleased with the crisp lines new markers make.","fullyFundedDate":1725846131356,"projectUrl":"project/next-level-markers/8749532/","projectTitle":"Next Level Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8046174_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738473287123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8046174"},{"teacherId":5735338,"projectId":8343489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to donate to my project. My students are already utilizing their notebooks and supplies to start learning and remembering key math skills that will help them become more successful students.\r\nThe notebooks are a key part of my classroom and the students are working in them to ensure that they understand the concepts that are being taught. The glue sticks, pencils and scissors have been especially helpful this year!\r\nThank you again for all of your time and support in my classroom this year!","fullyFundedDate":1716559434286,"projectUrl":"project/a-jump-start-into-the-new-year/8343489/","projectTitle":"A Jump Start Into the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roedts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5735338_orig.jpg?crop=337,337,x71,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551977025895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5735338"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_89555","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":612,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":51,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.2,"schoolId":89555,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Steelton - Highspire Junior Senior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Steelton - Highspire Junior Senior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/steelton-highspire-school-district-/steelton-highspire-junior-senior-high-school/89555"}