{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William Penn High School","outOfStateSupporters":36.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7332534,"projectId":10052141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping provide hats, gloves, scarves, and socks for my students. Your generosity is making an immediate and meaningful difference in their daily lives as many of my students walk to school each morning, currently in cold and unpredictable weather. Having access to warm winter gear means they can arrive at school more comfortable, focused, and ready to learn, rather than distracted by the cold. For some students, these items are not just helpful; they are essential.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students now have winter essentials they can keep and rely on throughout the season. Something as simple as a warm pair of gloves or a hat brings not only physical warmth, but also a sense of care and dignity. It sends a powerful message that their well-being matters and that their community is looking out for them.\r\n\r\nYour support helps remove a real barrier to learning and creates a more welcoming, supportive start to the school day. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and for choosing to invest in my students in such a practical and impactful way.","fullyFundedDate":1769299909623,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-for-walking/10052141/","projectTitle":"Warmth for Walking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tyson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7332534_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665621173322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-tyson"},{"teacherId":846447,"projectId":9579788,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, the reading tablet and classroom snacks have had an immediate and lasting impact on my students. The tablet is used daily for independent reading and small-group support, helping students build confidence and access texts at their level. Students were excited and felt truly cared for when the materials arrived. The snacks help students stay focused and ready to learn. Next, students will use the tablet to analyze texts, build vocabulary, and engage in deeper discussions.","fullyFundedDate":1758202869360,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stories-in-algebra/9579788/","projectTitle":"STEM Stories in Algebra!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Togans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp846447_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628052951700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/846447"},{"teacherId":8285634,"projectId":9580863,"letterContent":"Your generous donations will likely get us through the rest of the school year, and I cannot express my gratitude to you enough. The closet is fully stocked and students have been visiting it frequently.\r\n\r\nHaving these items available to students has truly helped so many of the students in our school, not just those in my English classes. Students know they are welcome to bring friends and my collegues know these supplies are available if any student expresses a need. Thank you for your selfless kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1763655294583,"projectUrl":"project/care-products-for-the-class-closet/9580863/","projectTitle":"Care Products for the Class Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Millan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8285634_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667791916863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/millan-ela"},{"teacherId":10176436,"projectId":9593956,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support kicking off this school year. The resources you provided have helped my English and Theatre classes engage in their lessons in new and interesting ways. From creating an safe and inspiring workspace to helping me create new and exciting lesson plans, the help you all offered has made the beginning of this semester an amazing success. \r\nOne of the biggest factors has been the new activities we've been able to start up in theatre class. Using are supplies provided by Donors Choose, we were able to create our own Asian theatre masks while studying theatre history, focusing on color choices that represent different emotions to the audience. The students loved this new step to what might have been a boring lesson, and engagement was 100%. \r\nThanks again for your amazing support.","fullyFundedDate":1755692695879,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-classes-new-curriculums/9593956/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Classes, New Curriculums... 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We are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755522436136,"projectUrl":"project/career-exploration-financial-literacy/9446694/","projectTitle":"Career Exploration & Financial Literacy Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7801329_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751742525105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7801329"},{"teacherId":8285634,"projectId":9581600,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing all of the materials needed to start a Pokemon TCG club at my school. Students have been learning how to play the game on Fridays during our club sessions. Students who collected cards, but never played the TCG have been excited to learn how to play. More experienced players have been learning strategies, helping friends learn the game, and building decks with their own cards. The community we have been able to build by starting this club is amazing. Thank you for helping me to bring this opportunity to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755772225256,"projectUrl":"project/pokemon-club-starter-supplies/9581600/","projectTitle":"Pokemon Club Starter Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Millan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8285634_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667791916863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/millan-ela"},{"teacherId":10062713,"projectId":9430293,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Cricut die-cut machine and supplies! Your gift has already made a visible impact in our school. We are using the Cricut to design and cut custom lettering, bulletin board displays, and classroom project pieces to promote the positive culture in the halls and student spaces. \r\n\r\nSeptember and October are Hispanic Heritage Observance Months, and one of the students' first projects was to design a cultural board for the English Language Learners. There are many more spaces and boards under construction to promote learning, inclusive culture and pride in academics. \r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide a machine—it gave students new opportunities to showcase their creativity, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning environment. Our next steps include a school-wide project where students will design inspirational bookmarks and positive affirmation decals to share with peers and staff. This will help them practice design skills, word choice, and creative expression, while spreading encouragement throughout our school.\r\n\r\nThank you for opening the door to new possibilities—we are so grateful for your generosity and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1751476694332,"projectUrl":"project/creating-school-culture/9430293/","projectTitle":"Creating School Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kearse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvkearse"},{"teacherId":5838524,"projectId":9465315,"letterContent":"When our snack box arrived, the excitement was immediate! My students' faces lit up as we opened the package, and they were thrilled to see such a fun variety of crackers and cookies waiting for them. For many of my students, having a reliable snack during the day makes a big difference in their focus and energy, and your gift helped meet that need in such a thoughtful way.\r\n\r\nWe are using the snacks daily as part of our classroom routine. Students know that if they need a little boost to get through their lessons, there's something waiting for them. One of my favorite moments was seeing a student who often struggles with concentration quietly enjoy a snack and then dive right back into her reading assignment with renewed energy. It's a small but powerful reminder that having their basic needs met allows kids to fully engage in learning.\r\n\r\nThe next step for us is to continue connecting snacks to lessons about healthy routines and self-care. We're talking about how fueling our bodies helps fuel our brains, and my students are starting to see how small choices (like having a wholesome snack) can support their academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing joy and comfort to our classroom in such a tangible way. Your generosity has created not only full stomachs, but also fuller hearts and minds, ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1752845003220,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-incentives-part-ii/9465315/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Incentives, Part II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5838524_orig.jpg?crop=1091,1091,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659453055164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5838524"},{"teacherId":8955127,"projectId":9238291,"letterContent":"The addition of 12 microscopes has been truly transformative for my low-income students. For many of them, this is the first time they've had access to real laboratory-quality equipment, giving them an authentic hands-on science experience that goes far beyond reading from a textbook or looking at diagrams. These microscopes have allowed students to see the microscopic world up close — from examining cells and tissues to exploring pond water and prepared slides — sparking curiosity and deepening their understanding of biology and anatomy.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the microscopes have empowered students who often feel limited by circumstance. They've gained confidence using scientific tools, developed collaboration and inquiry skills, and begun to see themselves as capable scientists and future healthcare professionals. For some, this experience has even inspired new career interests in STEM fields they hadn't previously imagined possible.\r\n\r\nIn short, the microscopes have opened doors — providing equitable access to high-quality science education and giving students a tangible connection between what they learn and the real world.","fullyFundedDate":1754229843542,"projectUrl":"project/a-clearer-view-donate-microscopes-for-f/9238291/","projectTitle":"A Clearer View: Donate Microscopes for Future Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shovestull","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8955127_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691940134582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8955127"},{"teacherId":7332534,"projectId":9410992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Brushes for Books: Beautifying Little Free Libraries project. My students have been having so much fun expressing themselves creatively through painting their Little Libraries for our larger PBL project. Your generosity provided brushes and supplies that allow our students to bring color, creativity, and care to our community libraries. Because of you, students are not only practicing artistic expression, but also learning the importance of giving back and making shared spaces inviting for all readers. 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Beyond just organization, the folders are being used as interactive tools where students can review notes, complete activities, and build confidence in their skills. Your support has provided them with a resource that encourages responsibility and active participation every day. We are truly grateful for your investment in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1750213011612,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-english-folders/9282725/","projectTitle":"Interactive English Folders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tyson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7332534_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665621173322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-tyson"},{"teacherId":7332534,"projectId":9283317,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Care Cart Restock! Your generosity ensures that students have access to everyday essentials like hair ties, feminine products, lint rollers, and hand sanitizer. These small but important items make a big difference in helping students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to focus on learning. Because of you, our classroom community is stronger, and students know their needs are valued. We are so grateful for your kindness and support. 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