{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Marshall High School","outOfStateSupporters":24.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9014011,"projectId":9367545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of sensory items and books for our classroom! Your kindness has brought both comfort and inspiration to our students. The sensory tools you provided are helping students regulate their emotions, focus their energy, and feel calm and supported throughout the day. These items have created a more inclusive and welcoming learning space where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nThe new books have also sparked excitement and curiosity in our classroom. Students are eager to explore new stories, learn about different places, and share what they discover with one another. It's wonderful to see how your contributions have made reading and hands-on learning more meaningful and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond the materials themselves—it reminds our students that there are caring people who believe in their potential and value their growth. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for the positive impact you've made in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1747765526902,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-twisting-fidgets-a-senso/9367545/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Twisting Fidgets: A Sensory Approach to Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rubbico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9014011_orig.jpg?crop=2059,2059,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682341694162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyrubbico"},{"teacherId":9014011,"projectId":9357660,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for your generous donation of annotation supplies for our classroom! The highlighters, pens, and sticky notes have already become an important part of our daily lessons. These tools help students engage more actively in reading, mark key ideas, and express their thoughts with confidence. Having access to these materials encourages participation and builds excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds our students that there are people who care deeply about their education and want to see them succeed. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping us create a classroom where every student feels supported and inspired!","fullyFundedDate":1747772018219,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-think-annotation-supplies-for/9357660/","projectTitle":"Tools to Think: Annotation Supplies for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rubbico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9014011_orig.jpg?crop=2059,2059,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682341694162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyrubbico"},{"teacherId":9014011,"projectId":9224063,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donations to our classroom! Your kindness provided us with much-needed basic supplies and a wonderful rolling cart that has already made our daily routines so much easier. The cart has become an essential part of our classroom—it helps us keep materials organized, move lessons from one area to another, and make learning more accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contributions have not only met practical needs but have also reminded our students that there are caring people who believe in their success. Every pencil, marker, and notebook you helped provide plays a small but meaningful part in inspiring curiosity, creativity, and learning each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support. You've truly made a lasting difference in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1746783020718,"projectUrl":"project/spring-refresh/9224063/","projectTitle":"Spring Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rubbico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9014011_orig.jpg?crop=2059,2059,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682341694162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyrubbico"},{"teacherId":8991889,"projectId":9374526,"letterContent":"What a gift you've given to us! We are so grateful for these children's books! My students have used these books to analyze argument. While these books are written in a simplistic fashion as they are designed for such a young audience, my teenagers are really understanding how to develop a solid argument. \r\n\r\nThe other benefit of these books is that nostalgia factor! As much as teenagers don't want to admit it, they are still kids at heart! The amount of laughs that I heard during the activity was so heartwarming\r\n\r\nThank you again for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1752772860104,"projectUrl":"project/lets-argue-using-childrens-lit-in-ap/9374526/","projectTitle":"Let's Argue: Using Children's Lit in AP Lang","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991889_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679626511190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/janelle-harwell"},{"teacherId":9003866,"projectId":9155976,"letterContent":"The essay collections you helped fund are doing so much more than giving students something to read—they're helping us teach essential skills that are the heart of AP Language and college-level writing. Through these texts, students are learning to analyze tone, purpose, and rhetorical strategies in real-world writing. We're discussing how writers build credibility, engage their audience, and structure arguments that feel both personal and persuasive. Reading in my classroom is active and discussion-based. Students annotate with purpose and often write in response to what they've read. The goal isn't just to understand the text—it's to talk back to it, question it, and learn from it.\r\nSeveral students who were previously disengaged or hesitant readers have connected with these texts in ways I hadn't seen all year. One student in particular, who usually prefers to stay quiet in discussions, chose an essay about language and identity that reminded him of his family's experiences. These books gave students permission to explore nonfiction writing that feels real, modern, and reflective of their world—and it's made a visible difference.","fullyFundedDate":1744243977367,"projectUrl":"project/meet-them-where-they-are-hooking-them-o/9155976/","projectTitle":"Meet Them Where They Are: Hooking Them On The Essay","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9003866_orig.jpg?crop=1919,1919,x0,y319&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685644240103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9003866"},{"teacherId":9003866,"projectId":9272975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in bringing engaging books of essays into my AP Language and Dual Credit classroom! Your donation gave my students something they didn't know they were missing—a reason to read for curiosity, voice, and connection, not just for analysis or test prep.\r\n\r\nWhen the books first arrived, my students' reactions were a mix of surprise and genuine interest. They arrived towards the end of the year and were excited to see th titles such as Anthropocene Reviewed, Talking Back, The Light Eaters, and many more. Many of them flipped through the pages and said things like, \"Wait—this actually looks good,\" or \"This reminds me of something I've thought about.\" That spark—that moment where a student sees themselves or their questions reflected in a piece of writing—is exactly what I hoped for. For students who are often overwhelmed by academic texts, having access to modern, diverse voices writing about real-world issues has helped humanize nonfiction and make it feel more relevant and personal.\r\nusing some of the essays from the books right away as we prepped for the nonfiction passages on our AP exam. I was able to cull and create some great starting points for lessons to use with them and the upcoming class. I used a few as mentor texts to help them see how good writers write skillfully about what they know and develop their voice through that. One that was a major hit was Anthropocene Reviewed. I had my students make their own list of things they would write about and had them review something that has impacted them personally and humankind. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, I am now working hard to read these essays and cull some to use for this upcoming school year. Your contribution gave us the models we needed to launch that work with intention and authenticity.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart—thank you. You didn't just give us books; you gave us new voices, new windows, and new possibilities for writing and reading with purpose.","fullyFundedDate":1746783035155,"projectUrl":"project/turn-the-page-fueling-minds-with-a-clas/9272975/","projectTitle":"Turn the Page: Fueling Minds With a Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9003866_orig.jpg?crop=1919,1919,x0,y319&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685644240103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9003866"},{"teacherId":9003866,"projectId":9273132,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest thanks for your generous donation of brain teasers and educational games for my AP Language and Composition students. After a rigorous year filled with close reading, deep analysis, timed essays, and constant academic pressure, your contribution provided something incredibly special—joy, curiosity, and connection!\r\nWhen AP testing ended, my students were mentally exhausted but still eager and curious to learn in new ways. Thanks to your support, I was able to create a relaxed and engaging environment the last few days after testing where they could continue to sharpen their thinking and problem-solving skills without the stress of grades or exams. These games offered the perfect balance of fun and intellectual stimulation. I watched students who are often hesitant during academic tasks take the lead during strategy games, collaborate during brain teasers, and cheer each other on with genuine enthusiasm!\r\nFor many of my juniors—who come from economically disadvantaged homes—opportunities like these are rare. Some of my students don't always have access to books, quiet time, or enrichment activities outside of school. Your donation gave them access to high-quality, thoughtful games that challenged their minds while building classroom community and confidence. It was powerful to see them laughing together over wordplay and riddles, competing in teams, and using their analytical skills in new and creative ways. In a lot of ways, it helped us bond even more as we celebrated a long, tough year together!\r\nThese moments of joy and connection reminded my students (and me) that learning doesn't have to stop when the test ends. You helped me show them that intelligence takes many forms and that even play can hold value and purpose.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in public education, for valuing students in Title I schools, and for bringing some light and laughter to the end of our academic year. Your kindness made a difference—and my students felt it every time they picked up a puzzle, rolled a dice, or shouted out an answer with pride.","fullyFundedDate":1746783032118,"projectUrl":"project/smart-minds-calm-moments-brain-games/9273132/","projectTitle":"“Smart Minds, Calm Moments: Brain Games for Busy Teens”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9003866_orig.jpg?crop=1919,1919,x0,y319&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685644240103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9003866"},{"teacherId":8991889,"projectId":9356258,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me restock my classroom with items that we really needed! As a teacher, I am asked constantly for 'uncommon' supplies such as bandages and hand sanitizers. Luckily when the students inevitably ask for these items, I will have them -- thanks to you! \r\nThe markers and colored pencils have been useful for our final projects, and also for relaxing coloring pages after students submitted their final exam for the course. \r\nThank you again for helping me restock my classroom in order to give my students the items they need!","fullyFundedDate":1747772018187,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-a-restock-we-need-whiteboards/9356258/","projectTitle":"Ready for a Restock! We Need Whiteboards, Headphones, and Pencils!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991889_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679626511190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/janelle-harwell"},{"teacherId":8991889,"projectId":9262119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the books and supplies! My students were so thankful that we finally have more copies of Dear Martin & Dear Justyce! \r\nIn addition to these books, my students have been enjoying using the headphones to help them finish their audiobooks. Many of my students are English Language Learners or Special Education and by providing them with headphones, students feel more confident in their reading and books. The markers have been useful to help them finish their book projects and one pagers - helping them showcase what they can take away from their novels. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746783002729,"projectUrl":"project/help-were-out-of-the-most-popular-book/9262119/","projectTitle":"Help! 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To not only feel the weight of testing off of their shoulders, but to spend time playing with their friends has really made the end of the year one to remember.","fullyFundedDate":1746783008948,"projectUrl":"project/the-tests-are-over-games-to-build-comm/9262131/","projectTitle":"The Tests Are Over - Games to Build Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991889_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679626511190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/janelle-harwell"},{"teacherId":8991889,"projectId":9332958,"letterContent":"When I told my students that we were getting our own copies of the long awaited finale to the Dear Martin trilogy, they cheered! My students have become so invested in these characters. Dear Martin and Dear Justyce are hit books every year. When we discovered that Dear Manny was just released, my students begged me to buy copies! \r\n\r\nI knew that Donors like you would be able to make that happen for us! \r\n\r\nMy students have already started reading through Dear Manny on a quest to get closure for the characters. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1747235311795,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-dear-manny-to-finish-the-trilogy/9332958/","projectTitle":"We need Dear Manny to finish the trilogy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991889_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679626511190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/janelle-harwell"},{"teacherId":3297273,"projectId":8647580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your donation, my high school students now have access to a diverse selection of engaging novels for literature circles.\r\n\r\nThese books have transformed our reading experience. Students are now reading stories that reflect their identities, challenge their perspectives, and spark meaningful discussions. They're taking ownership of their learning—choosing books that interest them, leading group conversations, and developing deeper comprehension and analytical skills. For many, this is the first time they've felt genuinely excited to read in school.\r\n\r\nThe literature circle format has also empowered quieter students to speak up, encouraged collaboration, and fostered a sense of community in our classroom. I've seen students connect with characters, wrestle with complex themes, and support one another as they explore big ideas together.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is full of thoughtful conversations, laughter, and, most importantly, a love of reading. 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