{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilkes-Barre Area High School","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9273697,"projectId":9801197,"letterContent":"Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said, \"Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.\" This came to mind as I was putting the clothing you so generously donated to our Clothes Closet. The students who frequent our Clothes Closet sometimes just have the clothing that they are currently wearing. With the winter months coming, it was most advantageous to have warmer clothing to be able to give to these students. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your most generous donation. We will ensure that we take care of these kiddos.","fullyFundedDate":1760921689569,"projectUrl":"project/basic-clothing-items-for-kids-in-need/9801197/","projectTitle":"Basic Clothing Items for Kids 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":9802685,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation. Winston Churchill had once said that, \"\"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.\" Your giving capabilities have made a significant difference in the lives of our students. They may seem like simple items to the every day person, but students have come to rely on the Clothes Closet in our high school for basic toiletries. I was in the Clothes Closet with a student yesterday, who just moved from New York with just the clothes that they were wearing when they left. It was heartening to see their reaction to being able to \"shop\" for items for themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1760695486687,"projectUrl":"project/basic-hygiene-products-needed/9802685/","projectTitle":"Basic Hygiene Products Needed","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":9400709,"letterContent":"It is a challenging economic time and those who are hit hardest are usually the younger generation. It is through your act of generosity that these students will not have to go without. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are appreciated for what you have done. Not only did you take time out of your day, but you opened up your heart and your wallet to give to those who don't have much. You have allowed them to feel seen and that has made all of the difference in their lives. They are forever in your debt.","fullyFundedDate":1753886608053,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-products-for-students-in-need/9400709/","projectTitle":"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":9627463,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards our project that has provided healthy snacks for students who might be afflicted by hunger insecurity. Hunger insecurity is a growing problem in our nation and it is our nation's children who suffer from it greatly. Your donation is allowing them to have something when otherwise they would go without. Your kind gesture means a great deal to these students. Sometimes it is the simplest things mean the most. You may look at this as a simple act, but it is truly meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1755702904553,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students-in-need/9627463/","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":9400661,"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":1754319990142,"projectUrl":"project/products-for-african-american-students/9400661/","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":8172839,"projectId":9376837,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! My school is constantly growing, and teachers are moved to different rooms to accommodate these changes. These changes can be difficult when trying to manage student behaviors, which are always exacerbated when a room is disorganized and cluttered. Your donation has allowed me to better organize my room and keep it distraction free, eliminating that barrier to learning. I also have movable carts with materials, allowing me to travel to different rooms when I need to provide therapy in a separate room now that mutliple teachers have been placed in the same room. I also have plans to try some new ideas during therapy rooms for traveling to different places and allowing the students to work on their skills in a more functional way, generalizing the skills from the classroom when in different locations and working with different communication partners. \r\n\r\nYou have prepared me and my students for an enhanced learning experience and for that, I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1750221307000,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-keep-my-classroom-distraction-fr/9376837/","projectTitle":"Help Me Keep My Classroom Distraction Free!","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":9121195,"letterContent":"With your help we were able to purchase items to start our very own classroom business! We sell snacks and drinks to the students and teachers in the building. With this the students get to have real life experiences communicating in a professional manner, using money skills by making change, and learn the process of a transaction! \r\n The profit we receive from this is utilized to purchase much needed items for the students as well as to go on valuable community outings to gain even more understating of the world around them. \r\n We thank you a million times for taking a chance with us and we promise you that we are forever grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1741369337164,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-munchies-for-the-masses/9121195/","projectTitle":"Mobile Munchies for the Masses","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":9871539,"projectId":9098256,"letterContent":"being able to use music and sound t0 demonstrate their learning has been my students favorite part of their week or their activities. They get excited to work towards earning a song on the speaker or to pick a song to make lyrics/raps over to demonstrate a topic they have mastered. They wanted me to extend their gratitude to you for providing this resource that has made them actually excited to come to class. Thank you for providing an opportunity to provide students with multi-sensory learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1746785277578,"projectUrl":"project/pairing-learning-with-sound-and-movement/9098256/","projectTitle":"Pairing Learning With Sound and Movement","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"},{"teacherId":9871539,"projectId":9071493,"letterContent":"The resources you provided for our classroom has helped out so much this year. The students love every opportunity to use their hands to work. The construction paper, scissors and glue has been used to demonstrate geometry in nature through snowflakes, flower projects and symmetry. We are sincerely grateful. As a first year teacher, this has been immensely helpful. The students are already telling stories to students I'll have next year about how fun and immersive our projects are. 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