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We look forward to partnering with you in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1769321714719,"projectUrl":"project/winter-clothing-items-for-students/10053589/","projectTitle":"Winter Clothing Items for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":9903739,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project for these hair products. In our clothes closet, it is best when all of our students are represented. It is important to feel like you belong and the students do truly appreciate having things that are just for them. It is important to feel seen. So, it might just seem like hair products to you and me, but it also means a kind gesture when a student is in need. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness; it does not go unnoticed. You went above and beyond what we could have hoped for.","fullyFundedDate":1764598643774,"projectUrl":"project/products-for-african-american-students/9903739/","projectTitle":"Products For African-American Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":9903629,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation and I apologize for the late thank you note. We know how important our smiles are. It's the first thing a person usually notices about someone else. Your kindness has helped our students' self-esteem. We were able to stock our shelves and have these dental hygiene products ready for those who truly need and want them. The money was spent wisely, so we have extras for those who may need these supplies in the future. Your continued support of our school is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1763548393728,"projectUrl":"project/dental-hygiene-products-for-students-in/9903629/","projectTitle":"Dental Hygiene Products for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":9866341,"letterContent":"Thank you for your most generous donation. I apologize for not sending you a thank you sooner. Food scarcity is something that we need to be mindful of when it comes to our students. We are truly grateful for your kindness to our kiddos. Your thoughtfulness has not gone unnoticed. We were able to get these meals to students and also their families before the winter break. Some students depend on the breakfast and lunch that they receive at the school. If they didn't have these meals, they may have had to go without.","fullyFundedDate":1762616970551,"projectUrl":"project/meals-for-students-in-need/9866341/","projectTitle":"Meals for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":9865326,"letterContent":"I wanted to send you a sincere thank you for your most generous donation. You helped to make the holiday season brighter for our students. This year in particular has been financially difficult for so many. Your kindness is truly appreciated. \r\nWe were able to put together over a hundred meals for families in need. Local stores donated the meat and through your donation, we were able to provide all of the fixings for a fabulous holiday meal. \r\nIn addition, we were also able to give the families a few ready made meals to have on hand.","fullyFundedDate":1762616687148,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students-in-need/9865326/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":9864568,"letterContent":"I wanted to send you a sincere thank you for your most generous donation. You helped to make the holiday season brighter for our students. This year in particular has been financially difficult for so many. Your kindness is truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nWe were able to put together over a hundred meals for families in need. Local stores donated the meat and through your donation, we were able to provide all of the fixings for a fabulous holiday meal.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we were also able to give the families a few ready made meals to have on hand.","fullyFundedDate":1762874348205,"projectUrl":"project/food-drive-for-students-in-need/9864568/","projectTitle":"Food Drive for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9273697_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694544783062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273697"},{"teacherId":2766106,"projectId":9591845,"letterContent":"Your support helps provide essential items that make our classroom a more functional, comfortable, and welcoming space for our students. An academic calendar allows students to independently track upcoming trips, activities, and important events, supporting organization and daily routines. Light covers help soften the harsh LED lighting in our classroom, creating a calmer and more sensory-friendly environment. A new microwave supports our weekly cooking lessons, giving students hands-on opportunities to practice life skills such as following directions, measuring, and working together.\r\n\r\nEvery student in our class benefits from each of these items in meaningful ways. These resources support independence, comfort, and engagement while helping students feel safe, confident, and successful throughout their school day. Together, these essentials transform our classroom into a space where students can focus on learning and growing.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate any donation given and am so grateful for the support of our community. Your generosity helps me create the welcoming classroom my students deserve and allows them to thrive each day. Thank you for helping make this vision possible and for investing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1764725336091,"projectUrl":"project/calming-classroom-needs/9591845/","projectTitle":"Calming Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2766106_orig.jpg?crop=371,371,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762348172524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-moran"},{"teacherId":2766106,"projectId":9871126,"letterContent":"As the holiday season approaches, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping us continue one of the most meaningful traditions for our students. Because of your generosity, seven full-time special education classrooms—our Autistic Support and Life Skills Support programs— were able to come together for a joyful, inclusive celebration that promoted friendship, belonging, and the practice of essential life skills in a memorable way.\r\n\r\nThis event is so much more than a party. This year, our students and teachers work side by side to prepare a full holiday meal in our classrooms, cooking green beans, corn, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, stuffing, ham and cookies together. Staff was able to serve the students, making the experience feel extra special. We gathered with friends from all of our special education classes, welcomed our administration, and—and even got a special visitor from the North Pole. For our students, this day builds confidence, encourages connection, and creates lasting memories filled with laughter and pride.\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly brought joy to our students and reminded them that they are valued and supported by our community. For many of our students, this celebration truly is the highlight of their school year. Thank you for helping us make this experience possible and for being an important part of our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1764693209202,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-bring-holiday-joy-to-our-excepti/9871126/","projectTitle":"Help Us Bring Holiday Joy to Our Exceptional Students","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2766106_orig.jpg?crop=371,371,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762348172524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-moran"},{"teacherId":8172839,"projectId":9914306,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful additions to our care cart. This has helped us replenish our cart and should have us stocked until the end of the school year! They were so excited to see the new items, and the teachers were impressed by our selection of trinkets and goodies. \r\n\r\nI have seen a great improvement with my students in the short time since beginning our care cart project. They are showing more independence when writing out cards, and the cards have more sophisticated language. They are correcting grammatical errors more readily, and choosing new vocabulary when formulating messages. The same students who were shy and more reserved when they did their first care cart delivery are gaining confidence, and are bursting with excitement to complete another success. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support! Without it, this project never would have been possible and we would not have been able to make this difference in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1764600282198,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-care-cart-is-so-successful-tha/9914306/","projectTitle":"Help! Our Care-Cart is So Successful That Supply is Dwindling:)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yanniello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8172839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653418985628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8172839"},{"teacherId":5775978,"projectId":9764769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing our Life Skills classroom with iPads\r\nand headphones. Your contribution has made an immediate and meaningful difference for our high\r\nschool students, giving them access to tools that help meet their unique learning needs. Because of\r\nyou, our classroom environment feels more engaging, supportive, and inclusive.\r\nThe iPads have opened new doors for academic progress. Students are now able to practice reading,\r\nwriting, and math skills through interactive apps that match their current levels. Many of our learners\r\nbenefit from visual and hands-on activities, and the iPads allow them to learn in ways that build\r\nconfidence and independence. The headphones have also been incredibly helpful, allowing students to\r\nfocus, use text-to-speech features, complete individualized lessons, and work at their own pace without\r\ndistractions.\r\nOverall, your generosity has empowered my students to take greater ownership of their learning. I have\r\nseen increased participation, stronger skill development, and a noticeable boost in their motivation.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping create opportunities that truly support their success.","fullyFundedDate":1759306085473,"projectUrl":"project/from-life-skills-to-life-ready-with-te/9764769/","projectTitle":"From Life Skills to Life Ready – With Tech!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferretti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5775978_orig.jpg?crop=1092,1092,x108,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736447277805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5775978"},{"teacherId":8172839,"projectId":9756319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. While the main purpose of this project to help my students improve their social language skills, it has become so much more than that! Just since our kick off yesterday, we have had so many teachers approach us with requests and just generally, express their appreciation and excitement for this special project. We already have a list of birthdays, special holidays/appreciation days, and requests set up until the end of the year. I took one of my small groups just yesterday to complete the very first request. It went so well! I was so pleased with how the students worked together to brainstorm what to write in the card, and how mature and sweet they were when they presented the cart and card to the paraprofessional. Another group of students helped me set up the cart and organize our items, and the pride on their faces when they were done is something I will never forget! Thank you so much for your support; this project will make a lasting impact at our school and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1761938440766,"projectUrl":"project/language-communication-and-kindness-wi/9756319/","projectTitle":"Language, Communication, and Kindness with Our Student Run \"Care Cart\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yanniello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8172839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653418985628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8172839"},{"teacherId":9871539,"projectId":9393582,"letterContent":"When I opened my cabinet to show the students what was generously donated to us, they jumped for joy. They have expressed concerns about struggling to count money due to their own experiences being almost exclusively digital currency. They get so excited when they come in and see a money counting activity out for us to use. I am already seeing progress in their fluency and automaticity with handling money. They are feelingoee and more prepared for life after graduation every single day. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1753118222856,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-applied-mathematics-st/9393582/","projectTitle":"Special Education Applied Mathematics Startup","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9871539_orig.jpg?crop=2464,2464,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734723859601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9871539"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90307","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2569,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":48,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"40.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.0,"schoolId":90307,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wilkes - Barre Area High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wilkes - Barre Area High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/wilkes-barre-area-school-district/elmer-l-meyers-junior-senior-high-school/90307"}