{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elsik High School","outOfStateSupporters":36.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9245447,"projectId":9921128,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity, catchers gear is something that we do not have in abundance. Catcher is also a position that one cannot safely learn or play without the proper equipment. Your donation allows more kids who want to learn the position the opportunity to do so here at our school! Without your help, it would not be possible. In the past we have borrowed old equipment, or used gear which was the wrong size, the girls are very excited that this will no longer be the case. \r\nAgain, thank you SO much! We will put it to good use.","fullyFundedDate":1769005713380,"projectUrl":"project/mental-safety-in-softball-catchers-ge/9921128/","projectTitle":"Mental Safety in Softball - Catcher's Gear","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9245447_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693965441073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245447"},{"teacherId":9245447,"projectId":9743469,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity, catchers gear is something that we do not have in abundance. Catcher is also a position that one cannot safely learn or play without the proper equipment. Your donation allows more kids who want to learn the position the opportunity to do so here at our school! Without your help, it would not be possible. In the past we have borrowed old equipment, or used gear which was the wrong size, the girls are very excited that this will no longer be the case. \r\nAgain, thank you SO much! We will put it to good use.","fullyFundedDate":1768965703918,"projectUrl":"project/swinging-for-the-fences-safety-in-softb/9743469/","projectTitle":"Swinging for the Fences: Safety in Softball - Catcher's Gear","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9245447_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693965441073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245447"},{"teacherId":10029059,"projectId":10072872,"letterContent":"Your contributions have helped provide supplies to my students. This will help their learning and allow them to reach their maximum potential.\r\n\r\nStudents use new resources to increase engagement and motivation in the classroom through various methods.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThe next steps with students during a lesson or project involve checking for understanding, providing feedback and guidance, facilitating student collaboration, and planning future activities like reflection or presentation.","fullyFundedDate":1774551749305,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/10072872/","projectTitle":"Classroom needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10029059_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y507&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762106319501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10029059"},{"teacherId":9549832,"projectId":9942883,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the iPad — your generosity has already opened new doors for my students by giving us reliable access to interactive apps, adaptive reading tools, and multimedia creation platforms that meet diverse learning needs. The iPad is helping students stay engaged with lessons through hands-on practice, instant feedback on skill-building apps, and opportunities to research and present projects using photos, video, and voice recordings. What excites the students most is being able to create: they love making short videos and digital stories that show their understanding, and they're proud to share polished work with classmates and families. Several students who struggle with writing have especially warmed to the iPad because text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and drawing tools let them express ideas without being held back by handwriting or typing; I've already seen greater confidence, richer responses, and more willingness to participate from those learners.","fullyFundedDate":1765328827453,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-for-creative-classroom-learning/9942883/","projectTitle":"iPads for Creative Classroom Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Bradford Hamm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9549832_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764859671243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9549832"},{"teacherId":6638039,"projectId":9882373,"letterContent":"I am writing this with a grateful heart to thank you for your generous donation of your classroom donations. \r\nBecause of you, we are now able to expand our program and serve our students better. Your contribution brought joy and comfort to our students and we are very grateful. Our students got to use all the equipment in the classroom and learned firsthand how to operate the equipment provided. \r\nWe couldn't do this work without you. Here is a photo of the new equipment in action! Thank you for your support and donations once again. We value your partnership in strengthening our community.","fullyFundedDate":1764686370184,"projectUrl":"project/photo-opps-cooking-props/9882373/","projectTitle":"Photo Opps Cooking Props!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6638039_orig.jpg?crop=1130,1130,x0,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677856537043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elsik"},{"teacherId":9245447,"projectId":9742774,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Our program does not have the luxury of booster clubs or local donors, so we rely on people like yourselves to keep us afloat with gear that surrounding schools have in abundance. \r\nBecause we have enough tees now, we can efficiently run a batting practice without multiple people having to stand idle or do other drills. Sufficient equipment is the primary reason that we are not able to practice efficiently or effectively with everyone who wants to play. Because of you, we will get better at a faster pace, and there is honestly no other way we could afford it.\r\nA million times, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1764793013160,"projectUrl":"project/swinging-for-the-fences-proper-training/9742774/","projectTitle":"Swinging For the Fences: Proper Training Tees For Softball Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9245447_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693965441073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245447"},{"teacherId":9245447,"projectId":9351713,"letterContent":"Socks can seem like such a menial part of a uniform, until you do not have the money left to buy them. We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Reusing socks is not something we ever like to do, but there have been times when it was our only option. Thanks to you, that was not something we had to do this season. That alone impacted our season dramatically. Instead of figuring out different ways to make socks last, we were able to give everyone socks and move forward with more important things like learning the game and learning to compete. \r\nA million times, thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1755402409504,"projectUrl":"project/swinging-for-the-fences-a-complete-unif/9351713/","projectTitle":"Swinging For the Fences: A Complete Uniform - Socks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9245447_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693965441073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245447"},{"teacherId":9688933,"projectId":9894788,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing essential school supplies such as notebooks and air fresheners for our classroom. Your kindness helps create a clean, comfortable, and organized learning environment where students can stay focused and excited about learning. Because of your donation, our students are better prepared to succeed each day, and they truly feel cared for.\r\nWe are using the new notebooks daily for classwork, note-taking, and writing activities, helping students stay organized and focused. The air fresheners have made our classroom feel cleaner and more welcoming. When students first received the materials, they were excited and proud to use brand-new supplies. Moving forward, students will continue using their notebooks for upcoming lessons and projects as we build our writing and organization skills. Thank you for supporting our classroom and our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1763563410250,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-help-us-gear-up/9894788/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Help Us Gear Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9688933"},{"teacherId":6638039,"projectId":9966949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our high school treasure box. Your kindness helps create a fun and positive environment in our classroom, and the students truly appreciate the rewards and encouragement your support provides.\r\n\r\nYour generosity makes a real difference and helps motivate students to keep working hard. We are very grateful for your support and willingness to invest in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support! We truly do appreciate all the treasure box items.","fullyFundedDate":1766260754520,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-treasure-box/9966949/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks Treasure Box","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6638039_orig.jpg?crop=1130,1130,x0,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677856537043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elsik"},{"teacherId":8086526,"projectId":9582918,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students now have access to a basketball shooting machine that is already making a huge impact in our program. We are using the machine daily during practice to increase repetition, improve shooting form, and build confidence in our players. One of the most exciting moments came during a recent shooting workout when our athletes were able to take hundreds of game-speed shots in a single practice. The machine allowed us to simulate real game situations while keeping a fast pace that kept everyone engaged and working.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the shooting machine set up in the gym, their excitement was immediate. Many of them had only seen this type of equipment used by college or professional teams, so realizing that they now had access to it felt special. Their reaction quickly turned into motivation. They couldn't wait to start using it and competing with each other to improve their shooting percentages.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are now building structured shooting workouts and tracking progress throughout the season. Our next step is to incorporate the machine into specific skill development stations and shooting competitions while collecting data on each player's improvement. This will help our athletes set personal goals and see measurable growth in their shooting accuracy and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our students an opportunity to train at a higher level and believe more in their potential. Thank you for investing in our athletes and helping us create an environment where they can continue to grow, work hard, and succeed both on and off the court","fullyFundedDate":1765087487963,"projectUrl":"project/built-for-the-moment/9582918/","projectTitle":"Built For The Moment","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8086526"},{"teacherId":8143414,"projectId":9956604,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying buckets of baseballs to our program. As a first‑year head coach working to rebuild a foundation, your support means more than you know. Starting a new chapter comes with real challenges, especially when resources are limited, and this donation gives our players the tools they need to practice with purpose and confidence. It's a meaningful boost for a team that's hungry to grow and determined to change the culture.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps set the tone for what we're building at Elsik—belief, hard work, and pride in doing things the right way. These baseballs aren't just equipment; they're a reminder to our athletes that people believe in them and in the direction we're heading. Thank you again for investing in our program and helping us take an important first step toward a successful season.","fullyFundedDate":1766184682281,"projectUrl":"project/elsik-baseball-rebirth/9956604/","projectTitle":"Elsik Baseball Rebirth","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Tubbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143414_orig.png?crop=800,800,x200,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765517104889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143414"},{"teacherId":10029059,"projectId":9869341,"letterContent":"Your contributions have helped provide supplies to my students. 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