{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Centaurus High School","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10159290,"projectId":9547876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping raise the funds necessary to purchase Junie for my students this semester. Because of your kindness, my students have been able to engage with a text that is not only historically significant, but deeply relevant to the world we are all trying to navigate today. At a time when it feels like we are taking steps backward in our collective understanding of empathy and watching active efforts to erase history, Junie has opened the door to timely, thoughtful, and necessary conversations in our classroom. \r\n\r\nIn these first few weeks of our unit, students have watched the author's interview on Good Morning America to shed light on her intentions and make our identification of themes stronger; they have written personal reflections on topics found in Junie such as friendship, betrayal, power, identity, and more; they have made connections to Harriet Tubman and current articles from NPR and Oprah Daily that specifically discuss the importance of nuance when representing of black characters in film and literature. They have also designed their own dust jackets based on characters, symbols, and imagery in their reading so far. \r\n\r\nTruly, in these last three weeks I have seen my students form meaningful connections to Junie's experiences, discovering first love, grieving the loss of someone deeply important, and grappling with the unjust power dynamics that upheld slavery and that still persist in our society today. Your support has made this learning possible, and I am incredibly grateful for the impact you have had on my students and their growth as empathetic readers and citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1756158199220,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-books-for-freshmen-diverse-voices/9547876/","projectTitle":"Fresh Books for Freshmen: Diverse Voices in Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159290_orig.jpg?crop=1367,1367,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755448755750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159290"},{"teacherId":9250908,"projectId":9537058,"letterContent":"This was truly one of the most meaningful gifts we could have imagined for our high school library. The original request was for bikes, and after the project was funded, we received notice from DonorsChoose that the bike order could not be fulfilled. DonorsChoose then offered us the opportunity to select replacement materials.\r\n\r\nBecause bikes were still a priority for our students, we used your generous funding to purchase essential library supplies and student resources. This, in turn, freed up space in our library budget so we could purchase bikes from a different vendor—and make the original vision a reality.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful that you allowed us the flexibility to repurpose the funds in such a thoughtful way. Thanks to your support, our students now benefit from both the bikes and the many new supplies that enhance their daily experience in the library. We've included photos of the bikes and resources made possible through your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for your kindness and belief in our students and our library.","fullyFundedDate":1759845209265,"projectUrl":"project/bikes-for-our-high-school-library/9537058/","projectTitle":"Bikes for our High School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turgel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9250908_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724524432691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9250908"},{"teacherId":10010034,"projectId":9498278,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. I have made a lot of use with the school supplies and organizational supplies that were donated. \r\n\r\nFor example, students have been able to use the art supplies for activities like Hexagonal Thinking, where they connect characters, themes, motifs, and symbols to create a larger diagram. Or, creating a research progress chart to reflect on how they are doing in their multi-week research project. \r\n\r\nI've also been able to use the carts and bins to organize handouts, supplies, and prizes for kids. When I walked into my classroom in August, it had nothing but desks and chairs. It's nice to be able to create spaces of learning for the students and for me. I definitely work better when everything has it's place. \r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1755119862926,"projectUrl":"project/from-shabby-to-chic/9498278/","projectTitle":"From Shabby to Chic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wieronski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010034_orig.jpg?crop=2236,2236,x0,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753740919989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010034"},{"teacherId":9063516,"projectId":9559513,"letterContent":"Receiving these classroom supplies has made a tremendous difference in our special education program. As a teacher of students with significant needs, I often have to get creative with limited resources—so having basic supplies like paper, markers, storage bins, and adapted writing tools has allowed me to create more engaging and accessible lessons. We've been able to organize individualized work systems, create visual supports, and prepare hands-on learning materials that help my students build independence and confidence during daily tasks.\r\n\r\nThese projects help my students strengthen communication, literacy, and life skills in meaningful ways. Thanks to these supplies, we're able to create a classroom environment that's organized, colorful, and responsive to every learner's needs.","fullyFundedDate":1755704515546,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-special-education/9559513/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9063516"},{"teacherId":10010034,"projectId":9303275,"letterContent":"Here are some testimonials from my students when I asked on an anonymous survey whether they had any comments to add about the book: \r\n\r\n-Best book I've read in my time at this school, I've hated every other book I have read in my previous LA years.\r\n\r\n-I Enjoy that he talks about memories in as vivid detail as he does. it helps paint a really good picture for what he is trying to talk about.\r\n\r\n-I think it is funny\r\n\r\n-Its a good book and it doesn't feel like work to read it\r\n\r\n-It is a interesting and I really love this book a lot\r\n\r\n-I really enjoy the book.\r\n\r\n-I like how he adds a sense of comedy in his story I helps me stay engaged when reading.\r\n\r\n-I think its a good book i don't like reading much but im enjoying reading this book one of the best tbh it is a nice book i would recommend it to someone else.\r\n\r\n-Relatable because its only me and my mom too\r\n\r\nThank you so much for this donation!","fullyFundedDate":1752608101572,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-for-every-student/9303275/","projectTitle":"A Book for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wieronski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010034_orig.jpg?crop=2236,2236,x0,y409&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753740919989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010034"},{"teacherId":9250908,"projectId":9310989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! Your generosity helped us provide more than twenty new books for our high school library. This collection includes a wide range of titles that will benefit students at many academic levels.\r\n\r\nWe purchased picture books to support ILC Story Time, a program where SPED students enjoy bi-weekly lessons in the library. We also added graphic novels, which are a wonderful way to encourage reading for pleasure among all students and are especially accessible for our emerging bilingual students, who visit the library each month to borrow resources for outside reading. In addition, we selected several new fiction and nonfiction titles to replace lost books and strengthen our collection.\r\n\r\nReading is the foundation of all learning, and your support makes a lasting difference. We are deeply grateful. Thank you for helping us nurture a love of reading in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1752608101554,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-the-library/9310989/","projectTitle":"Books for the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turgel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9250908_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724524432691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9250908"},{"teacherId":9245350,"projectId":8563667,"letterContent":"What an incredible gift your donation was to our ILC classroom community. Our students have been able to create handicraft goods while gaining necessary job skills including assembling, packing, sorting, and counting their creations. We have been able to start making graduation cards for seniors, learn and understand kitchen safety expectations with the creation of hand poured candles, and assemble keychains and pens while gaining sequencing skills. Students have had a hand in naming goods created as well as express their individual interests in identifying and requesting to participate in the making of specific projects. \r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate your donation and support of our ILC programs.","fullyFundedDate":1733352068859,"projectUrl":"project/job-exploration-art-projects/8563667/","projectTitle":"Job Exploration Art Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caity","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245350"},{"teacherId":9250908,"projectId":8627148,"letterContent":"We had a impactful and inspirational author visit with Kwame Alexander on February 5th. Over 500 students attended his presentation at our high school. Due to your generous donations, many of those students received copies of one of his books (The Crossover, El Crossover, The Playbook, and Solo). Mr. Alexander stayed for 30 minutes after his presentation to sign those books, and students were so very happy. \r\nThank you so much for your generosity. \r\nShoshannah Turgel\r\nTeacher Librarian\r\nCentaurus High School\r\nLafayette, Colorado","fullyFundedDate":1727278593581,"projectUrl":"project/were-all-going-to-read-this-book/8627148/","projectTitle":"We're All Going to Read This Book!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turgel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9250908_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724524432691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9250908"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41394","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1557,"numTeachers":69,"percentFrplEligible":29,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":64,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"22.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":80.0,"schoolId":41394,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Centaurus High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Centaurus High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/boulder-valley-sch-dist-re-2/centaurus-high-school/41394"}