{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"James Island Charter High School","outOfStateSupporters":29.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5702852,"projectId":9263828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project. I can't sufficiently explain how great it is to have supplies like notebooks and pencils available to my students on the first day of class. It allows us to 'hit the ground running' with our learning. High school students do enjoy coming into class to find supplies like a notebook, pencils, colored pencils and notecards waiting for them.\r\n\r\nI cut the index cards in half so we have more of them and they are easier to store. The staplers are in a central location so students can use them any time they need them. Notebooks are the lifeline of our course. Everything they need is in these notebooks! All of their work is in these notebooks!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1755692421970,"projectUrl":"project/scientific-learning-supplies/9263828/","projectTitle":"Scientific Learning Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5702852_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627848738515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lylesearth"},{"teacherId":5702852,"projectId":9647211,"letterContent":"My students had a great time with the new wind turbine supplies! They were able to construct the turbines and then design tests to determine how many washers could be lifted in a bucket. These are fantastic for allowing students to work together, construct models, design experiments, collect data and draw conclusions!\r\n\r\nWe are so very appreciative of your donation to this project. We will get a lot of use out of them as I work to expand on our current lessons about wind on Earth and Mars so we can better use the equipment to model and compare wind on both planets. \r\n\r\nThank you for your contribution to this STEM activity!","fullyFundedDate":1758566641537,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-the-wind/9647211/","projectTitle":"The Power of the WIND!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5702852_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627848738515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lylesearth"},{"teacherId":5702852,"projectId":9288733,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed having little 'animals' with them when they take assessments. They like having these assessment pals during quizzes and tests because for many it does reduce the anxiety as they prepare to take assessments.\r\n\r\nPrizes are also given out often during class for either high scores or good work by an individual or group. I have a prize bin that holds all of the prize items so students can either choose something or I can give them out myself.\r\n\r\nYour kindess in funding this project is appreciated more than you can know. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746786914269,"projectUrl":"project/reducing-assessment-anxiety-with-toys-an/9288733/","projectTitle":"Reducing Assessment Anxiety With Toys and Prizes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5702852_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627848738515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lylesearth"},{"teacherId":5199326,"projectId":8669531,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! This project has been impactful all year long. First, the testing buddies were used all the time. Whether it was a plastic animal or one of the stuffed microbes, students would ask for them in advance and some kept reaching for the same buddy all year. Using them became a part of a positive routine in the classroom.\r\nThe positivity rocks turned out great! The activity provided an opportunity for students to focus on something positive and pass kindess along. They were so creative and thoughtful with their messages. Sharing the project idea with others has had a positive impact too and I'm looking forward to more students having the opportunity to participate next year. \r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and donations.","fullyFundedDate":1724125906959,"projectUrl":"project/positivity-rocks-testing-buddies/8669531/","projectTitle":"Positivity Rocks & Testing Buddies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5199326_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523126518325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5199326"},{"teacherId":5199326,"projectId":8614475,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom start out the year with these much needed supplies. Expo markers allowed students to draw out concepts on desks and whiteboards. Tape was used almost daily for notebooking. Post-its and tabs were used to highlight important information and organize. Students also regularly used their individual supplies (pencil pouches, pens, pencils and highlighters). \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we've been able to focus on learning and activities and not waste time searching for supplies - because of you, they were already there!!! The supplies you've donated will continue to be used next year by more students.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1725557433708,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-to-learn-not-worry-about/8614475/","projectTitle":"Students Need to Learn (Not Worry About School Supplies)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5199326_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523126518325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5199326"},{"teacherId":5702852,"projectId":9106731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to fund this project. My students have enjoyed using the supplies to grow a variety of plants and herbs. The plants they are growing will be transplanted into our Carolina Fence Garden. The herbs will be transferred from water to soil. Students will be able to take these herbs home once the data collection is complete.\r\n\r\nThe lights have been so helpful because they allow us to keep our plants in areas of the classroom that would otherwise be too dark to grow. \r\n\r\nOur students don't spend enough time outside interacting with nature. Having the supplies to bring nature inside and also have students collect data is invaluable in our science curriculum. We are lucky to have you as a donor to this project!","fullyFundedDate":1740680250367,"projectUrl":"project/planting-a-love-of-learning/9106731/","projectTitle":"PLANTING a Love of Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5702852_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627848738515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lylesearth"},{"teacherId":7514275,"projectId":9003858,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our French classroom has been transformed into a vibrant space of cultural exploration and language immersion. The crêpe maker has brought French cuisine to life in an exciting, hands-on way. Students are now able to follow instructions in French, ask questions, and collaborate while preparing crêpes together. This practical activity allows them to actively practice cooking-related vocabulary and conversational skills, while also deepening their connection to French culture. One memorable moment was when students eagerly jumped into making their first batch of crêpes, using French to guide each other through the process – a clear sign of their growing confidence in the language.\r\n\r\nWhen the crêpe maker arrived, the excitement was palpable! The students were thrilled to see such a fun and interactive tool that would allow them to engage with French in a tangible way. Their enthusiasm only grew as they prepared their crêpes and realized how much they could accomplish in French, even in a casual, non-traditional classroom setting. The next step for us is to continue building on this experience, using the crêpe-making activity to explore French food culture further, discuss French culinary history, and even create their own recipes in French. This project has sparked a new level of enthusiasm and curiosity in the class, and we can't wait to see where it takes us next!","fullyFundedDate":1741176000168,"projectUrl":"project/crpe-maker-for-high-school-french-class/9003858/","projectTitle":"Crêpe Maker for High School French Classes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vaiana Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7514275_orig.jpg?crop=798,798,x31,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600706312387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7514275"},{"teacherId":1468626,"projectId":8745909,"letterContent":"I'm incredibly grateful to have access to such a wide range of materials for our Aquatic Ecology Unit that were generously donated by you! These resources allowed my students to dive into hands-on exploration of a small stream in Coastal South Carolina. Thanks to these materials, we were able to take learning beyond the classroom and conduct real water quality testing, as well as sample for macroinvertebrates—small invertebrates that live in lakes and streams.\r\nAt first, the chest waders and nets were a bit intimidating for my students. But once we got streamside, everything clicked into place. They quickly embraced the experience, using the macroinvertebrates they collected to calculate a water quality index, helping us assess the overall health of the stream. Back in the classroom, students compiled their findings into spreadsheets and began analyzing their own data—data that will become part of an ongoing multi-year dataset.\r\nIn the two weeks leading up to our field trip, we studied macroinvertebrate life cycles and explored how different species vary in their tolerance to pollution and changes in water quality. But the real magic happened in the stream. The moment my students spotted live dragonfly and mayfly larvae in their nets, their excitement was electric. As they collected more specimens, I saw just how much of our classroom learning had stuck. They remembered that some species gather in leaf packs, others prefer staying at the stream bottom, and that predators should be kept separate from prey. Their curiosity exploded—they wanted to know more about these ecosystems, how they work, and how they can help protect them.\r\nGetting their hands (and waders!) dirty gave my students a personal connection to the freshwater habitats in their own backyard. That connection sparked not only engagement but also a deeper sense of responsibility.\r\nCoastal freshwater ecosystems face serious threats from sea level rise, habitat loss, and pollution. Monitoring their health is essential to understanding the impacts of human activity and environmental change. Experiences like this are vital—not just for science education, but for cultivating future environmental stewards. When students form personal connections with their environment, they're more likely to grow into adults who care, question, and act on behalf of the natural world.","fullyFundedDate":1735582217105,"projectUrl":"project/too-salty-sea-level-rise-freshwater-e/8745909/","projectTitle":"Too Salty! Sea Level Rise & Freshwater Environments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kendrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1468626_orig.jpg?crop=254,254,x34,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725815156932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1468626"},{"teacherId":5702852,"projectId":8684755,"letterContent":"My students really love having their worked stamped! Stamping homework and other classwork assignments is a great motivator. Stamps are also an easy way for students to keep track of the work they have completed. My students are always surprised at how many different stamps I have. They are big fans of the bat stamp!\r\n\r\nI have also been able to give a couple of stamps as prizes for academic review contests I have in class. Students love to get gifts and they were very happy to get stamps with their own ink pad. I've seen notebooks decorated with these stamps!\r\n\r\nThank you for donating to this project!","fullyFundedDate":1732718946639,"projectUrl":"project/stamping-for-science/8684755/","projectTitle":"Stamping for Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5702852_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627848738515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lylesearth"},{"teacherId":9853395,"projectId":8984795,"letterContent":"Thank You for Nourishing Our Students' Learning.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are thriving—not just in their studies, but in their ability to stay focused, engaged, and excited about learning. Hunger should never be a barrier to education, and thanks to you, it no longer is.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped provide snacks in the classroom, ensuring that students can concentrate on their lessons instead of their empty stomachs. The difference is incredible—students are more attentive, they don't have to leave class as often to get water, and they can fully participate in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of the week? Popcorn days! The excitement is contagious as students look forward to this special treat. Moments like these make them eager to be in school, reinforcing a positive connection between learning and community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is fueling both minds and hearts. Thank you for making a real, tangible difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1735512271989,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-for-learning/8984795/","projectTitle":"Hunger for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farrier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9853395"},{"teacherId":5702852,"projectId":8515706,"letterContent":"My students really love using these notebooks! They are perfect for the interactive way we take notes. They have a lot of storage so students can keep their flashcards with their notebook. The pages are big so there is a lot of room for them to draw, label, annotate and take notes.\r\n\r\nHelping students stay organized is important. These notebooks are being used with freshmen who generally need a lot of help learning how to navigate high school. A notebook is a huge step in teaching them organizational skills. \r\n\r\nWe use our notebooks every day. They are good quality design so they aren't destroyed in bookbags. 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