{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Center High School","outOfStateSupporters":47.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1999952,"projectId":10283378,"letterContent":"With the school year just getting underway, our new HP Prime G2 graphing calculator has arrived and joined our math team resources. We are steadily working to build a complete competition set for our squad, and having this calculator available right at the start of the semester is an incredible boost. The students have only recently begun getting their hands on the device, but the focus and motivation during our initial practice sessions are already evident.\r\n\r\nIn these early weeks, team members are beginning to familiarize themselves with Reverse Polish Notation and discover how the logic system operates. Because RPN is completely new compared to standard classroom calculators, having another unit available allows more students to sit down, practice the keystrokes, and get comfortable with the tools used by top competitors statewide. Seeing our dedicated set expand gives these hardworking learners genuine confidence as they prepare for the rigorous season ahead.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and belief in our team. By helping us add this essential tool to our classroom, you have provided our students with the opportunity to practice with the right equipment from day one and work toward their competition goals on a level playing field.","fullyFundedDate":1785970337890,"projectUrl":"project/primed-to-learn/10283378/","projectTitle":"Primed to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sloane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1999952_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533439070562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sloane"},{"teacherId":1999952,"projectId":10288232,"letterContent":"With the new school year just getting underway, our new programming books have arrived and are officially set up in my classroom. My students have only recently started exploring the shelves, but the excitement in the room is already palpable. Having a dedicated collection of physical reference materials right at their fingertips has immediately transformed our space into a more professional, collaborative workspace where students feel supported from day one.\r\n\r\nEven in these first few weeks of school, students are picking up these texts to browse syntax guides and explore topics beyond our standard lessons. Returning team members are using the Java manuals to refresh their core skills as they gear up for the competitive season, while other students are curiously paging through the books on web development and databases. Seeing these physical resources readily available has sparked genuine curiosity and given them confidence that they have the tools needed to tackle difficult coding challenges.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and belief in our students. By equipping our classroom with these valuable learning resources right at the start of the year, you have laid the groundwork for our team to grow, practice diligently, and pursue excellence in the months ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1784911596089,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-script-programming-books-for/10288232/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Script: Programming Books for UIL and Future Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sloane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1999952_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533439070562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sloane"},{"teacherId":8512912,"projectId":10194775,"letterContent":"The moment we laid out the plush rug and set up the lounge seating, my students' faces lit up. They walked into the room, stopped in their tracks, and immediately asked, \"Wait, is this really for us?\" Moving away from those cold, hard plastic chairs was an instant relief; kids practically scrambled to claim a spot, sank into the seats, and you could physically feel the tension leave the room. Giving them a cozy \"Literacy Sanctuary\" showed them right away that our classroom is a place built for their comfort, dignity, and peace.\r\n\r\nWe are using this space daily for independent reading and small-group book discussions. Just last week, during a block focused on a challenging classic text, a student who normally fidgets non-stop and struggles to sit still in a plastic chair grabbed a lounge seat, curled up, and read quietly for thirty minutes straight. At the end of class, he looked up and said he finally felt like he could focus on the story instead of just trying to get comfortable. That sanctuary gave him the physical space he needed to quiet his mind and actually connect with the book.\r\n\r\nNext up, my students are putting their independent reading skills into action! Groups will take turns gathering in our cozy corner to lead their own discussions, debate plot turns, and analyze character choices in a comfortable, low-stress environment. Thanks to your support, reading is no longer felt as a rigid chore—it's an inviting experience that my students look forward to every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778262129189,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-culture-of-literacy-through-c/10194775/","projectTitle":"Building a Culture of Literacy Through Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cranford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8512912_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776200244937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8512912"},{"teacherId":8512912,"projectId":10196722,"letterContent":"When we finally flipped off those glaring fluorescent overhead lights and turned on the new lamps, the collective sigh of relief in the room was very real. Students walked in, stopped at the doorway, and immediately asked, \"Wait, is this our classroom or a coffee shop?\" The whole atmosphere shifted from an intense, clinical testing environment to a warm, cozy space. You could physically see their shoulders drop as the usual daily stress melted away, and kids immediately piled into the new reading corner just to take it all in.\r\n\r\nWe use this soft-lit space every single day for independent reading, peer editing, and group discussions. A specific moment that stood out happened just last week with a student who normally struggles with sensory overload and frequent headaches from the overhead lights. She grabbed a book, headed straight to the new reading spot, and read quietly for forty-five minutes straight without a single distraction. At the end of the period, she looked up and said it was the most relaxed she had felt all week. Having a peaceful environment has completely changed her ability to focus and stay present in class.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are kicking off a creative writing and personal narrative unit. Having a living-room feel in the classroom has made sharing personal stories feel natural and safe rather than intimidating. Next up, students are going to host a \"Low-Light Lounge\" showcase where they'll take turns reading their original writing under the warm lamp glow. 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You could hear kids pointing at the new displays and saying things like, \"Woah, our school actually looks really nice now.\" The cold, bare atmosphere vanished, replaced by an immediate sense of pride and energy.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new student gallery spaces to showcase outstanding writing, creative artwork, and personal goal trackers. During a recent hallway showcase, a student who struggles with anxiety and usually keeps her head down stood near her framed creative writing piece. Watching her classmates stop, read her work, and give her high-fives right there in the corridor was incredible. The new decor didn't just brighten up concrete walls—it actively boosted her confidence and gave her a sense of belonging we couldn't have created with simple paper stapled to a bulletin board.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our student leadership team and art classes are taking full ownership of these spaces. Their next project is creating a rotating \"Student Spotlight\" gallery that highlights personal growth, academic wins, and community service projects each month. Thanks to your support, walking through our hallways now reminds our students every day that they are capable, valued, and worthy of a beautiful space to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1778262128499,"projectUrl":"project/from-bland-to-grand-transforming-our-sc/10197000/","projectTitle":"From Bland to Grand: Transforming Our School Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cranford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8512912_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776200244937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8512912"},{"teacherId":8512912,"projectId":10281988,"letterContent":"When the boxes showed up, the whole mood in the room changed immediately. My students literally begged to help cut open the tape, and as soon as we spread the books out on the tables, the room went quiet—just wide eyes and eager hands reaching out. Seeing characters who look like them and vibrant artwork on our shelves made reading feel exciting instead of intimidating. Kids who usually drag their feet during silent reading were hooked within minutes, flipping pages and tapping their friends' shoulders to show off cool panels.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are using these graphic novels to practice looking deeper into how visuals and text work together to tell a story. Just the other day, a student who almost never speaks up during class raised his hand first. He pointed out how the author used dark shading and tight panel angles to show how lonely the protagonist felt—without any dialogue needed. He nailed a complex literary idea that traditional text hadn't drawn out of him yet, and seeing his pride when his classmates leaned in to check out the panel was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nNext up, the students are picking a favorite scene to analyze and present to the class. After that, they are going to take a scene from a classic text and adapt it into their own multi-panel comic strip! Thanks to your support, these books are building real reading stamina every day and showing my students that they truly are capable, confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1779768411735,"projectUrl":"project/speech-bubbles-and-big-dreams/10281988/","projectTitle":"Speech Bubbles and Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cranford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8512912_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y745&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776200244937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8512912"},{"teacherId":1999952,"projectId":10288021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Your support has fully funded our literary project, and we are eagerly anticipating the arrival of these outstanding titles for the upcoming school year. Next year, reading in our classroom will be more dynamic than ever. On any given day, you will see students analyzing master level style in modern narratives to sharpen their own writing voice, while our speech and debate competitors will use specialized anthologies to select and practice powerful performance pieces for competition.\r\n\r\nThese resources are going to introduce our students to sophisticated literary concepts, like rhythm, cadence, and complex narrative structures, using topics that truly captivate them. Modern memoirs and contemporary sports literature will be instrumental in bridging literacy barriers, particularly for our reluctant readers and student athletes who will see their own grit, pressures, and life experiences reflected on the page.\r\n\r\nBy funding this project ahead of time, you have given us the ultimate head start. Our academic competitors will have immediate access to high quality, rare literature the moment they walk through the door, giving them a massive competitive edge as we push for a District Championship. We cannot wait to see these books in our students' hands next term, and we thank you for investing in their education and futures.","fullyFundedDate":1779127022551,"projectUrl":"project/rhyme-and-reason-poetry-prose-and-per/10288021/","projectTitle":"Rhyme and Reason: Poetry, Prose, and Performance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sloane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1999952_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533439070562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sloane"},{"teacherId":1999952,"projectId":10230512,"letterContent":"The literary materials for our upcoming competition season have arrived in our classroom. Having these specific editions of fiction, poetry, and drama is a fundamental requirement for the team to begin their preparation. These texts allow students to engage in close reading, identifying specific literary devices and structural elements that are central to the competitive evaluation process.\r\n\r\nHaving these books ensures that each student has a reliable reference for independent study and group review sessions. Because these particular works cover a wide range of historical periods and styles, they serve as the primary tools for practicing technical annotation and critical evaluation. This consistent access to the required reading list is essential for building the academic stamina and precision needed for high-level academic contests.\r\n\r\nBy securing these materials now, we are able to establish a clear framework for the study season ahead. This foundation allows the team to approach their preparation with the same resources used by students across the state. This project provides the necessary tools for our students to pursue their academic goals and ensures they have the opportunity to work toward their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1778071313429,"projectUrl":"project/literary-champions-deep-reading-for-uil/10230512/","projectTitle":"Literary Champions: Deep Reading for UIL Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sloane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1999952_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533439070562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sloane"},{"teacherId":1999952,"projectId":10230449,"letterContent":"Your support has provided our students with the essential foundation they need to begin their competitive journey. By providing copies of American Colossus: The Triumph of Capitalism, you have ensured that our team has the primary resources required to tackle the complexities of the Gilded Age. In our classroom, reading is an active, disciplined process. Students use these texts to practice high-level annotation and thematic analysis, building the academic stamina necessary for rigorous state-level competitions.\r\n\r\nThese books allow for a collaborative learning environment where students can cross-reference material and discuss historical perspectives in real-time. This hands-on experience with the required literature helps them move beyond basic facts to a deeper understanding of industrialization, immigration, and the social shifts of the era. Having a dedicated set of books means every team member can dive into the material simultaneously, ensuring no one is left behind as we prepare for the challenges ahead.\r\n\r\nAccess to the correct resources is often the deciding factor in academic success, and your generosity has leveled the playing field for our hardworking students. Thank you for providing the tools that empower them to pursue excellence and build the skills such as critical thinking and resilience that will serve them well beyond the competition season.","fullyFundedDate":1778022506246,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-colossus-summer-reading-for/10230449/","projectTitle":"Building a Colossus: Summer Reading for UIL Social Studies Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sloane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1999952_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533439070562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sloane"},{"teacherId":1999952,"projectId":10044323,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our journalism and ready writing programs. The replacement printer drums have just arrived in our classroom. While they will be installed and utilized for our upcoming competition season, having these essential components ready provides immediate peace of mind for our team.\r\n\r\nIn high-stakes academic tournaments, students must print a clean, professional copy of their essays for the judges under a strict time limit. These new drum units guarantee that our mobile printers will function smoothly on the road, preventing error messages or low-quality prints that can derail their hard work. By covering these critical maintenance costs, you have also helped protect our travel budget, allowing us to offer more tournament opportunities to our writers. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their competitive readiness.","fullyFundedDate":1778262135096,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-print-writing-essentials/10044323/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Print! Writing Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sloane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1999952_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533439070562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sloane"},{"teacherId":1999952,"projectId":10183227,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project a reality. The boxes of books have just arrived in our classroom, and while they will be officially integrated into our library next school year, my current students were incredibly eager to help unpack them. Seeing titles ranging from deep historical narratives to engaging graphic novels immediately sparked their curiosity. Providing high schoolers with a library that respects their maturity and diverse interests is essential, and your generosity ensures our classroom is fully stocked and ready for the fall.\r\n\r\nBooks like Only the Ball Was White and Cold New World will be used to teach critical thinking and historical analysis, allowing students to navigate complex social shifts. Meanwhile, The Amazing Generation will serve as a foundational text to help students develop digital wellness and screen-time management skills. These books will contribute to our oral interpretation books that students may one day perform for competition. \r\n\r\nHaving these high-interest options available ensures that every student can find a creative escape or a subject they are passionate about. We are deeply grateful for your support, which provides the exact resources my future students need to thrive as lifelong learners and informed citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1778262127561,"projectUrl":"project/p-is-for-purpose-bringing-diverse-persp/10183227/","projectTitle":"P Is for Purpose: Bringing Diverse Perspectives to Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sloane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1999952_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533439070562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sloane"},{"teacherId":1999952,"projectId":10183264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The students already feel a sense of relief knowing we are transforming our workspace into a more welcoming and calming environment.\r\n\r\nThe students are eager to set up the aquaponic planters, which will provide a peaceful, living focal point to help reduce anxiety during long work sessions. They are also looking forward to using the LED glow boards. We plan to dedicate these boards to daily positive affirmations, giving students a creative and quiet way to encourage one another. Additionally, the new dimmable wall clock will provide the pacing and structure we need without the harshness of a traditional bell-timer.\r\n\r\nYour generous contribution is making our lab a place where students feel safe, seen, and ready to learn. 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