{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Green Run High School","outOfStateSupporters":31.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9732511,"projectId":9214051,"letterContent":"Because of this project, my classroom has become a more focused and welcoming place for learning. The headphones have made a noticeable difference by allowing students to fully concentrate during digital lessons, career exploration activities, and independent work. In a busy high school classroom, being able to tune out distractions helps students stay engaged, follow directions, and work at their own pace. The coloring supplies have added another layer of learning by helping students organize information visually, brainstorm ideas, and creatively express their thinking during projects and note-taking.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about these new tools is the sense of ownership and independence they provide. Students love being able to work quietly with headphones when they need to focus, and they enjoy using color to make their notes, plans, and projects more personal and meaningful. Learning feels less overwhelming and more approachable when they have tools that support different learning styles.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who typically struggle with attention or anxiety have especially benefited from these resources. The headphones help them feel calmer and more in control of their learning, while the coloring supplies give them a way to process information without pressure. These tools have helped students stay engaged, build confidence, and take pride in their work. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel supported, focused, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1746785695692,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-headphones-for-colorful-c/9214051/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies & Headphones for Colorful Creations & Focused Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dampf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9732511_orig.jpg?crop=67,67,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725582294232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732511"},{"teacherId":9653621,"projectId":9577216,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our oceanography classroom. Your donations of tissues, pencils, and other essential school supplies may seem small on their own, but together they make a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. Because of your kindness, our students are better prepared, more comfortable, and able to focus fully on exploring the science of our oceans.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a classroom where curiosity thrives and hands-on learning is possible every day. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and their education, and we are proud to share that your generosity directly supports the next generation of ocean scientists, researchers, and informed global citizens. Thank you for being an important part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1762265237007,"projectUrl":"project/new-oceanography-year/9577216/","projectTitle":"New Oceanography Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Manzeralla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9653621_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y438&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723560996254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9653621"},{"teacherId":9567339,"projectId":9762056,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our Donors Choose project and for providing Polaroid film for our classroom. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith this film, students are able to take instant photos of the food they create during lab activities. These photos help students document their work, reflect on their processes, and take pride in what they have created. Being able to capture their results in real time encourages creativity, careful preparation, and engagement throughout each lab.\r\n\r\nThe excitement of using instant cameras has increased student motivation and made our labs even more memorable. Students are more invested in their work because they can see and share tangible evidence of their learning. This resource has truly enhanced our hands-on, experiential approach in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping bring learning to life. Your kindness and belief in education are deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1760700450807,"projectUrl":"project/snapshots-of-success-film-for-our-food/9762056/","projectTitle":"Snapshots of Success: Film for our Food Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kovell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9567339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720221856342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kovell"},{"teacherId":9567339,"projectId":9321702,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you kind and generous donation to my project \"Return of the Snack Attack\". My students have been able to enjoy a mid day snack to keep them fueled up for the rest of their day.\r\n\r\nBecause of the gift you provided, I have been able to provide a variety of filling choices to over 60 students. The snacks are kept where all my students know and they are comfortable asking for a snack at any time. They are continually grateful to each of you and the generosity you shared with strangers. \r\n\r\nWhen the new school year started and I shared the news of snacks being donated to them, they were shocked and felt so noticed. This created a sense of belonging in the classroom and a feeling of being someone important, even to people they don't know.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1755719592241,"projectUrl":"project/return-of-the-snack-attack/9321702/","projectTitle":"Return of the Snack Attack!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kovell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9567339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720221856342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kovell"},{"teacherId":9567339,"projectId":9155312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much contributing to our classroom Snack Attack Time project! Your generosity meant so much to all my students and the impact was shown on their faces each day. When I told the students that snacks were available because of the kindness of strangers, they were overwhelmed and instantly grateful.\r\n\r\nAs an equity-focused school., my students do not always have access to snacks during the day. Being able to offer them something to help fill their hungry stomachs makes a world of difference and helps my students be able to focus and stay on task.\r\n\r\nThey love having snacks available to so much, that they often come to class and politely ask if snacks are available. It is so wonderful to see high school students ask politely, wait in a line and be respectful of each other is such a wonderful sight and teaches the students strong social skills, while filling their tummies. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your wonderful contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1742823905549,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-time/9155312/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kovell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9567339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720221856342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kovell"},{"teacherId":9741852,"projectId":8920353,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution in providing period products for my high school students. With over 100 students in my care, the impact of your donation has been truly profound. These products are now stocked in a dedicated basket and drawer in my classroom, easily accessible to anyone who needs them. This small but powerful act of accessibility has transformed my classroom into a more inclusive and supportive environment. Students know they can discreetly take a pad or tampon without having to ask—removing the embarrassment and anxiety that often surrounds this very natural need. Many of my students come from households where period products are not always affordable, and your support has provided them with dignity, comfort, and peace of mind during their school day.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived and I introduced the system to my students, their reactions were full of gratitude and visible relief. One student even told me quietly after class, \"Thank you for doing this. I always get scared when I forget my stuff, but now I know I'll be okay.\" That moment reminded me how something so simple can make such a big difference. Looking ahead, I plan to continue this system as a permanent part of our classroom. As we work on building a community rooted in empathy and equity, this project has become a foundation for broader conversations about health, self-care, and respect. Thank you again for making this possible—your kindness is helping shape a better, more understanding generation.","fullyFundedDate":1740633478712,"projectUrl":"project/providing-period-products-ensures-comfor/8920353/","projectTitle":"Providing period products ensures comfort and dignity for all students.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9741852_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726098153406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9741852"},{"teacherId":9567339,"projectId":9050184,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wonderful generosity in supporting my classroom through the Cooking in Color project. My students have such a great time cooking in the new aprons that match their kitchens.\r\n\r\nAs culinary students, having access to easy-to-read measuring cups and spoons is essential. The new colorful cups and spoons have helped my students be able to read and understand measurements in a way they hadn't before. The ease of use is amazing.\r\n\r\nThe aprons have been such a hit with everyone! It is so much fun to see student eager to grab an apron that matches their kitchen color. It also helps me keep track of who belongs were, which is so important during lab days. \r\n\r\nAnd finally the addition of having a user-friendly place to hang the aprons and store the extra items has made the classroom feel so pulled together. My students have been able to feel a new level of comfort in our space, all thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1739154542988,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-in-color-tools-for-culinary-cre/9050184/","projectTitle":"Cooking in Color: Tools for Culinary Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kovell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9567339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720221856342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kovell"},{"teacherId":9567339,"projectId":8962174,"letterContent":"Your donations for Snack Attack has been such a wonderful blessing for all my students. I have been able to separate and stack all the assorted snacks and treats and have a rotating offering for everyone. The first time I told my students that I had snacks, and how they came about from the generous donations of kind people, they were overwhelmed with appreciation.\r\n\r\nBeing in an equity-focused school that provides free breakfast and lunch to all students, having Snack Attack funded has allowed me to provide something extra and a bit special for my students. They feel the love from people they don't know and are able to experience a feeling of worth that they may not have had before. \r\n\r\nThis project has helped my students have fuller stomachs that have led to stronger learning; given me the opportunity to get to know them better through food; and has created a safe environment for them.","fullyFundedDate":1733196886558,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-time/8962174/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kovell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9567339_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720221856342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kovell"},{"teacherId":9567339,"projectId":8962222,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project to bring a cell phone locker to my classroom. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have a dedicated space to store their phones during class, allowing them to truly \"unplug and connect\" with each other and the hands-on culinary experiences we create every day.\r\n\r\nSince implementing the cell phone locker, I have seen a remarkable difference in student engagement and focus. Without the constant distraction of notifications and social media, my students are more present in the moment, actively participating in discussions, collaborating with their peers, and fully immersing themselves in our culinary activities. This has not only increased productivity but has also helped them retain and apply the skills they are learning in class.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this simple yet powerful tool extends beyond the classroom. By fostering an environment where students can concentrate on teamwork and communication, they are developing valuable life skills that will benefit them in future careers and personal interactions. The cell phone locker has truly enhanced our learning space, reinforcing the importance of being mindful, engaged, and connected in the real world.\r\n\r\nYour support has made this possible, and I cannot thank you enough for investing in the success of my students. 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