{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arbor View High School","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9349564,"projectId":10011807,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire Arbor View Band Program, thank you for your incredible generosity in providing us with high-quality woodwind reeds and essential brass supplies. These aren't just \"accessories\" to us; they are the literal engines that make our instruments run. Currently, our students are using these resources to refine their tone quality and technical precision during our daily ensemble rehearsals. A standout moment occurred last week during a woodwind sectional: one of our clarinetists, who had been struggling with a chipped, worn-out reed, swapped it for a fresh one from your donation. The look of pure relief on her face when she finally hit a crystal-clear high note without a squeak was a testament to how much \"the right gear\" matters in music education.\r\n\r\nThe reaction from the students when the shipment arrived was nothing short of a \"holiday morning\" vibe in the band room. As soon as I opened the boxes of reeds and valve oils, a wave of excitement spread through the rows. There's a specific kind of joy a brass player feels when they get a bottle of high-grade slide grease that actually stays put, and our woodwind players were practically buzzing to see boxes of premium reeds that didn't require \"nursing\" just to get a sound. It was more than just excitement over new supplies; the students felt a profound sense of validation knowing that there are people in the community who believe in their talent and want them to have the best possible tools for success.\r\n\r\nAs you've caught a glimpse into our classroom through this project, we want you to know that these supplies are the foundation for our next big leap: our upcoming Spring Concert Series. We are currently deep in rehearsals for a challenging grade-four composition that requires intricate articulation and sustained, beautiful phrasing—neither of which is possible with failing equipment. The next step for our students is mastering the balance between sections, a task made infinitely easier now that everyone is playing on reliable, functional gear. We are so grateful to have you as part of the Arbor View Band family, helping us march toward a successful and \"squeak-free\" end to our school year!\r\n\r\n\"Music can change the world because it can change people.\" — Bono\r\nThank you for changing our world with your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768359164071,"projectUrl":"project/music-supplies-for-our-band-students/10011807/","projectTitle":"Music Supplies for Our Band Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Beuning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349564_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699277945054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349564"},{"teacherId":8113885,"projectId":10052542,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived, my students were genuinely excited. A lot of them had never used calligraphy brushes before, so there was a mix of curiosity and focus right away. We started by practicing simple kanji on whiteboards with the new markers, and I noticed students were much more willing to participate. Even some of my quieter students jumped in because they could try, erase, and try again without pressure. One student said it felt \"less stressful\" to practice this way, which really stuck with me. \r\nSince then, we have been using the calligraphy sets to slow down and really focus on stroke order and neatness. It is a great shift that students are taking more pride in their work and paying attention to detail. We also used the origami paper during a culture lesson, where students followed simple Japanese instructions to create designs. It turned into one of those moments where everyone was engaged and helping each other. The stickers have also been a fun way to recognize effort, and students get really excited about earning them. \r\nNext, we were working toward a small class display where students would show their best calligraphy piece and an origami project, along with a short Japanese description. It is great to see their confidence grow, not just in writing, but in being willing to try something new. These materials have made a real difference in how students engage with the class, and I am really grateful for that.","fullyFundedDate":1771365503504,"projectUrl":"project/writing-folding-and-creating-bringing/10052542/","projectTitle":"Writing, Folding, and Creating: Bringing Japanese Culture to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katashima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8113885_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707961514257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8113885"},{"teacherId":4496187,"projectId":10014699,"letterContent":"The addition of our new 3D printer in the library has empowered students to turn ideas into tangible creations and explore future-ready STEM skills. Our high school library is more than a place to read. It is a shared learning space where students explore ideas. As a hub for creativity and collaboration, the library is the perfect place for this technology tool.\r\n My students have been so excited about finding printing files online, which they send to me for printing. They become deeply engaged in editing the files and designing their items. \r\n The most exciting part is the printing itself! There are often students standing by the printer, fascinated by watching the printing process. We are all having a great time with it. \r\nThank you for making it happen!","fullyFundedDate":1768495646137,"projectUrl":"project/design-create-and-innovate-3d-printing/10014699/","projectTitle":"Design, Create and Innovate: 3D Printing in the AVHS Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alberti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4496187_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698896321025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-alberti"},{"teacherId":8127002,"projectId":9988255,"letterContent":"It's with great appreciation I write this letter. On behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, I want to thank you for your incredibly generous donation. In the high school setting. Things like pencils, glue, and scissors are the engine that keeps our daily projects running, yet they're also often one of the first things to run out. Your contribution ensures that every student in my class, regardless of circumstance, has the tools they need to express their creativity. \r\n You might be surprised to know how high schoolers react to the prizes and stickers. Several have increased their activity in class, hoping they might earn one of them. They are great motivators, and help to build a positive, rewarding classroom culture. \r\n It is heartening to see members of the community invest in the classroom in ways that will actually help students be successful and we do appreciate it. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your thoughtfulness and support for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768625761997,"projectUrl":"project/help-with-replacing-classroom-crafts-and/9988255/","projectTitle":"Help With Replacing Classroom Crafts and Getting Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8127002"},{"teacherId":8116544,"projectId":10016560,"letterContent":"The colored pens will make my notes better by distinguishing between steps of math problems. Other supplies will be used by students in my classroom. In the past I have purchased many of these supplies myself. I have one pencil sharpener I bought, but it's nice to have one on each side of the room so students aren't as distracted as someone walks across the room. I used to have 2, but one broke.\r\n\r\nIt will be nice to have these things available for any student who needs them.\r\nSometimes students just need a few supplies to tide them over until their parents can get to the store or get their next paycheck.","fullyFundedDate":1768528554006,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-mathematics/10016560/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8116544_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775335996024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8116544"},{"teacherId":10409693,"projectId":10035079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. With the your help, I'm able to let students investigate hands-on the phenomena of standing waves. Students were able to see the affects of different mediums and motions on the resulting standing waves.\r\n The students were excited to use the materials to create standing waves. They had contests to see which group could create the most. They had a blast.\r\n These materials will not only help my students this year but also those in the future. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1768738247880,"projectUrl":"project/investigation-of-waves/10035079/","projectTitle":"Investigation of Waves","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gerber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409693"},{"teacherId":9357029,"projectId":10025539,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous funding of school supplies for teachers. I have been able to get some much-needed supplies over the last couple of years thanks to the Nevada legislature's partnership with Donors Choose. \r\n\r\nThis year, I bought pencils, paper, and scissors for my students to use on a daily basis. I was also able to buy some materials for the after-school club I advise. Something else I started buying for my students last year was feminine hygiene products. My students really appreciate having free access to pads and tampons, especially since my classroom is so far from the nurse's office. \r\n\r\nThank you again to the Nevada State Legislature for providing this funding to teachers!","fullyFundedDate":1768769163680,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-and-extracurricular-supplies/10025539/","projectTitle":"Classroom and Extracurricular Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357029_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699930902873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357029"},{"teacherId":9577750,"projectId":10040831,"letterContent":"I am writing to you with a heart full of gratitude and a classroom full of color. Your generous donations—from the vibrant markers, colored pencils, and crayons to the essential glue sticks, and other craft supplies—have truly transformed our classroom projects and assessments. \r\n\r\nThe primary goal of this project was to provide my students with a \"disconnected classroom.\" In an time where so much of our students' learning is filtered through a screen, these materials have allowed them to reconnect with the physical world and create their own physical projects which can be displayed for all to see in my classroom.\r\n\r\nBy having high-quality physical resources at their fingertips, my students are moving away from passively scrolling online and into actively creating! It's been great to see my students shift from being busy with keyboards and screens to being busy with paper and glue!\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning with your donations. You haven't just provided \"stuff,\" you've provided an outlet for creativity and a much-needed break from the digital world with our now, \"Disconnected Classroom!\"","fullyFundedDate":1768775006330,"projectUrl":"project/disconnected-project-time/10040831/","projectTitle":"Disconnected Project Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577750_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719432714237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577750"},{"teacherId":2447240,"projectId":9988703,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire student body, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution toward the purchase of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart for our Sadies Dance. The gaming station was an absolute highlight of the evening, providing a high-energy space where students could gather, compete, and connect. It was wonderful to see the area so vibrant and full of life, and that wouldn't have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift was clear as we watched dozens of students racing through courses all night long. It provided a perfect alternative activity for those who wanted a break from the dance floor, ensuring that everyone felt included and entertained throughout the event. This console will continue to be a source of joy for our students in future gatherings, and we are so thankful for your investment in our school community and the success of our dance.","fullyFundedDate":1768047553836,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-leadership-gaming-as-a-catalys/9988703/","projectTitle":"Level Up Leadership: Gaming as a Catalyst for Student Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2447240_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527009553177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-n-barnes"},{"teacherId":8145342,"projectId":9992810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! My student s have been able to use the legos to keep their hands busy and be in a calm environment while\r\nBe able to express their feelings and emotions. It has greatly impacted my students for the better. They are able to feel successful and feel empowered and find an outlet for their feelings. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! My students are so appreciative of the generosity that these items have assisted them in their needs. Students are also able to feel successful when they have completed a project. Thank you again for making this happen. 😁","fullyFundedDate":1768746507501,"projectUrl":"project/finding-peace-while-keeping-our-hands-bu/9992810/","projectTitle":"Finding Peace While Keeping Our Hands Busy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8145342"},{"teacherId":8185481,"projectId":10029892,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding this project. Every time a student comes into my office, they do a little double take, because they love the new couch. It is such a comfortable place for them to sit and relax from the chaos around them. \r\nThey students also love the little fidget toys. The little alien looking fidget spinners are especially fun for them. I just had a student today who came in and was talking about all the cool fidgets that I have in my office. I love the pink fidget globe that just spins and spins. It is very calming for me, and I could look at it for hours.","fullyFundedDate":1768714293765,"projectUrl":"project/the-calming-oasis/10029892/","projectTitle":"The Calming Oasis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8185481"},{"teacherId":6096502,"projectId":10014143,"letterContent":"When the new scooters and croquet set arrived, the students were absolutely ecstatic. Their eyes lit up with pure joy as they unboxed the equipment, with many cheering and jumping in excitement at the sight of the bright colors and brand-new gear. The immediate reaction was a whirlwind of energy; they couldn't wait to test out the scooters and learn the rules of croquet, a game that many had never seen before but were instantly curious to try.\r\nSince then, these games and activities have completely transformed our PE time, providing students with meaningful ways to develop gross motor skills and coordination. The scooters have become a favorite for high-energy play, while the croquet set has encouraged a surprising amount of focus, strategic thinking, and teamwork as they navigate the wickets together. Seeing them take such pride and ownership in this equipment has been the highlight of our term, proving that having the right tools truly makes all the difference in their engagement and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1768587773337,"projectUrl":"project/scooters-and-croquet/10014143/","projectTitle":"Scooters and Croquet","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Randall Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6096502"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30845","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3051,"numTeachers":121,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"25.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.0,"schoolId":30845,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Arbor View High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Arbor View High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/arbor-view-high-school/30845"}