{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Desert Oasis High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10404157,"projectId":10019903,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in such a short time. As a first-year autism teacher, I initially had very limited resources, but your contributions have helped create a richer learning environment that supports both academic growth and social development for my students.\r\n\r\nThe board games and puzzles have been especially valuable for group interaction and social skill-building, while the organization boxes have allowed me to create structured task and sorting activities for prevocational learning. Additionally, the math manipulatives have given my students a hands-on, visual way to better understand coins and bills. These seemingly small items have had a powerful impact, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1769108096173,"projectUrl":"project/new-sped-teacher-classroom-setup/10019903/","projectTitle":"New SpEd Teacher Classroom Setup","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404157"},{"teacherId":10398267,"projectId":9988091,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new pickleball set during our net games unit, and it has quickly become one of the most engaging activities in class. We started with skill-building stations focused on paddle control, serving, and rallying, then progressed into modified games. One standout moment was when students successfully rallied back and forth for the first time—there was so much excitement and encouragement between partners. It created a great opportunity to teach teamwork, communication, and perseverance in a fun, active way.\r\n\r\nThe students were immediately excited when they saw the pickleball equipment! Many had never played before, so there was a mix of curiosity and enthusiasm. As soon as we introduced the paddles and balls, they were eager to try them out. Even students who are typically more hesitant to participate in PE were willing to jump in and give it a try, which was amazing to see.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are transitioning into small-sided games and eventually a class tournament. Students will continue developing their skills while also learning game strategy, rules, and sportsmanship. We are also incorporating goal-setting, where students track their progress in serving accuracy and rally consistency. Ultimately, the goal is for students to build confidence, stay active, and develop a lifelong appreciation for activities like pickleball that they can continue outside of school.","fullyFundedDate":1768020383298,"projectUrl":"project/building-lifelong-fitness-through-engagi/9988091/","projectTitle":"Building Lifelong Fitness Through Engaging PE Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Harroun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398267"},{"teacherId":8160208,"projectId":10011044,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our Physical Education department. Because of your support, our weight room has been transformed into a legitimate training ground for our students!\r\nWe have been putting the equipment to use every single day to master functional movements.\r\n\r\nThis week, we used the barbells to teach the fundamentals of the power clean. One of my students had been struggling with their form using PVC pipes because they couldn't \"feel\" the weight. The moment we put a standard barbell in their hands, the tactile feedback clicked. I watched their posture shift, their core engage, and their confidence soar.\r\n\r\nThe momentum is just beginning! Our next step is a \"Benchmark Week,\" where students will use the new kettlebells for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and the barbells to establish their single rep max numbers. We are transitioning from simple movement mechanics to a structured strength program that focuses on longevity and injury prevention.\r\n\r\nThese resources aren't just weights; they are tools that teach our students discipline, resilience, and the value of hard work. Thank you for investing in the health and future of our high schoolers!","fullyFundedDate":1768337296337,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-futures-empowering-stud/10011044/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Futures: Empowering Students Through Transformational Weight Training","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dinkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8160208_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768190243196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8160208"},{"teacherId":8173019,"projectId":10022482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Collaboratively Cracking Crime Cases.\" Because of your generosity, my students will be able to engage in hands-on, high-interest learning that strengthens the exact skills we build every day in class—collaboration, critical thinking, and evidence-based reasoning.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students work in structured teams, or \"pods,\" where each member plays an active role in problem-solving and discussion. These murder mystery games will fit seamlessly into that system. As students work through each case, they will analyze clues, evaluate the reliability of information, and build arguments supported by evidence—just like they do in AP Seminar. The difference is that the mystery format instantly raises engagement. Students lean in, challenge each other's thinking, and work together to piece together the truth.\r\n\r\nWhen students first encounter these materials, I know they will be excited—not just because it's different, but because it gives them a chance to do the kind of thinking we talk about all year. In pods, they will debate interpretations, defend their conclusions, and refine their reasoning in real time. These moments are where real learning happens: when students are accountable to each other and invested in getting it right.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these activities will directly support our larger research and writing goals. Students will take the skills they practice during these collaborative investigations—questioning sources, weighing evidence, and constructing arguments—and apply them to their academic work. Your support is helping create a classroom where students don't just learn concepts, but actively practice them in meaningful, memorable ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for my students.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nJennifer K. Welch\r\nEnglish Teacher\r\nDesert Oasis High School\r\nRoom 815\r\nOfc Hours: T,Th, F by appt. only","fullyFundedDate":1768623331972,"projectUrl":"project/collaboratively-cracking-crime-cases/10022482/","projectTitle":"Collaboratively Cracking Crime Cases","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Welch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173019_orig.jpg?crop=2131,2131,x0,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698961965612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173019"},{"teacherId":6732896,"projectId":9996084,"letterContent":"These materials have really helped to prepare my AVID College Readiness students not only for high school, but college as well. I was able to provide binders, paper, and school supplies for those students who are not able to afford their own supplies.\r\n\r\nI used some of the funds to order dry-erase markers and erasers that students use in my classes to receive tutoring with all of their core classes. These materials have given them the materials needed to help one another to learn and to excel in their classes.\r\n\r\nI also received paper to help make copies of essential projects and activities that best help my students to learn. It is nice not to have to worry about having to buy more paper just so I can print materials my students need.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate your support and help. It truly has helped my classes and me to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768181141764,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-avid-college-readiness-stu/9996084/","projectTitle":"Materials for AVID College Readiness Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilkerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6732896_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566329511464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6732896"},{"teacherId":9373019,"projectId":10012709,"letterContent":"Your kindness has provided me with a vital tool to stay organized and keep our classroom running smoothly. Whether I am updating our online math modules or preparing creative new lessons, this laptop ensures that I can provide the best possible education for my class. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for showing my students that their education is supported by a caring community. \r\n\r\nYour incredible generosity in providing this laptop has had a profound and immediate impact on our classroom's daily operations. This vital tool allows me to maintain a level of organization and efficiency that directly translates into a better learning environment for all my students. I use it constantly, whether it's for the critical task of updating our online math modules with new practice problems and instructional videos, or for preparing engaging, creative new lessons across all subjects. This technology ensures that I can provide the best, most up-to-date education possible for my class. Thank you sincerely for investing so deeply in our classroom's resources and for demonstrating to my students that their education is strongly supported by a truly caring and committed community. Your support makes a tangible difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768407447736,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-every-learner-through-technol/10012709/","projectTitle":"Empowering Every Learner Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jessica Goble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373019_orig.png?crop=386,386,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700247724331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373019"},{"teacherId":10057634,"projectId":9972958,"letterContent":"I am incredibly moved by your generosity in bringing The Metamorphosis: The Illustrated Edition to our 10th-grade classroom. Because of your support, one of the most complex and \"weird\" masterpieces of literature is no longer a daunting wall of text for my students—it is now a vivid, visceral experience.\r\n\r\nBreaking the Wall\r\nFor 10th graders, Kafka's prose can often feel inaccessible. However, these illustrated editions have completely shifted the energy in the room. By seeing the stark imagery and claustrophobic shadows of the Samsa household, my students are no longer getting stuck on the \"strangeness\" of Gregor's transformation. Instead, they are using the illustrations to anchor themselves in the story's deeper themes:\r\n\r\nVisual Lifelines: Struggling readers are using the art to follow the plot's physical reality.\r\n\r\nAtmospheric Analysis: Advanced learners are analyzing how the shifting shadows reflect Gregor's internal psychological collapse.\r\n\r\nModern Connections: Students are realizing that the \"Kafkaesque\" feeling of the 1900s mirrors the modern stresses they face today.\r\n\r\nThe Impact on Our Students\r\nMy students are navigating a pivotal time in their lives, balancing heavy academic loads and personal responsibilities. They have a unique appetite for stories that are dark, unfiltered, and edgy. By providing a version of this classic that rivals the graphic novels they already love, you have shown them that \"classic literature\" isn't a museum piece—it's a living, breathing reflection of their own feelings of alienation and resilience.\r\n\r\nWith Gratitude\r\nYour donation has turned a challenging academic requirement into an immersive, high-interest journey. You've helped my students see themselves in the \"outsider,\" and more importantly, you've given them the tools to master complex literature with confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in these diverse thinkers and for proving that even a 100-year-old story can still be visually arresting and deeply relevant.\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1767223983786,"projectUrl":"project/more-than-a-bug-bringing-kafka-to-life/9972958/","projectTitle":"More Than a Bug: Bringing Kafka to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Papa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10057634_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750217227129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057634"},{"teacherId":8167735,"projectId":9988170,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing podcast equipment for my English classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful impact on how my students engage with reading, writing, and speaking.\r\n\r\nMany people are familiar with technology in their daily lives, but in the classroom, it becomes a powerful tool for deeper learning. With this podcast equipment, students are not just consuming content they are creating it. They are learning how to plan, write, revise, and present their ideas in an authentic way. Podcasting has strengthened their communication skills, encouraged collaboration, and given them a real audience beyond the classroom. Students are thinking more critically about tone, structure, and purpose because they know their voices will be heard.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this equipment is the opportunity to express themselves creatively. For many, this is the first time they've had the chance to record their voices in a professional way. They love experimenting with storytelling, interviews, and discussions, and they take pride in producing something that feels real and meaningful. It has brought a new level of energy and engagement into the classroom students who might be hesitant to participate in traditional discussions are eager to step up to the microphone.\r\n\r\nIn particular, some of my quieter students have truly come alive through podcasting. Students who are less confident speaking in front of the class have found their voice behind the mic, where they can record, reflect, and refine their ideas. I've seen students who typically struggle with writing become more invested because they can hear their words come to life. It has given them confidence and ownership over their learning in a way I hadn't seen before.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided equipment it has opened doors for creativity, confidence, and connection in our classroom. Thank you for helping make learning more engaging and meaningful for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768721433049,"projectUrl":"project/equipment-for-english/9988170/","projectTitle":"Equipment for English","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Werner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8167735"},{"teacherId":9347938,"projectId":10009287,"letterContent":"A coffee cart run by high school students with autism can have a powerful impact on both skill development and confidence. Students gain hands-on experience with practical tasks like preparing drinks, handling money, taking orders, and maintaining cleanliness—skills that translate directly to real-world employment settings. Beyond technical abilities, the cart helps build communication and social interaction skills in a structured, supportive environment. Repeated practice with customers and teamwork among peers can reduce anxiety over time and increase independence, giving students a sense of ownership and pride in their work.","fullyFundedDate":1768253067611,"projectUrl":"project/coffee-cart/10009287/","projectTitle":"Coffee Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DIane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347938"},{"teacherId":8132070,"projectId":10014505,"letterContent":"I cannot express how fortunate I am to have received so much from those who support DonorsChoose over the years, and this project is no exception. The items that were sent to me from this recent project have made an outstanding impact on not only students at my school site but also the adults I work alongside and mentor. All items have been put to great use!\r\n\r\nIt is always comforting to know that there are so many generous donors that support educators in Nevada, and I am grateful to have been supported by this project. I still have a lot of my supplies left and will continue to put what I have received to good use. We are focusing on fostering positive relationships at my school site, and these items have helped to do so and to maintain postive morale amongst our students and staff members which is great to see! Thank you, again for the contributions to my project!","fullyFundedDate":1768492614776,"projectUrl":"project/testing-incentives-for-diamondbacks/10014505/","projectTitle":"Testing Incentives for Diamondbacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Blumenreich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8132070"},{"teacherId":10401771,"projectId":10007925,"letterContent":"My students were so happy when they first saw the materials you donated. I explained to them that others had donated to our classroom, and they were surprised. What a wonderful example you provided to my students of selflessly giving to others. I teach them about the intrinsic value of giving, and your giving has brought that idea to life.\r\n\r\nThe donated resources have come very much in handy, and we are using them diligently. We use the hand sanitizers routinely to keep our hands germs free. My students utilize the calculators during every math class period for their IEP accommodation that allows the use of calculators for the basic facts part of their math problems. I place a sticker on each of my student's skills packets' pages when they answer all of the questions correctly on the first try, as an incentive to try their very best. I utilize the paper by printing skills packets for my students and printing their individualized math worksheets associated with their IEP math goals and benchmarks.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity in donating to my classroom, as it is much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1768188696884,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-through-class/10007925/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success Through Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falcone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401771"},{"teacherId":10057634,"projectId":10054836,"letterContent":"The addition of the OneOdio Wired Over-Ear Studio Monitor Headphones has been a game-changer for our classroom podcasting studio. While microphones capture the sound, these high-res headsets allow my students to actually hear the nuances of their work with professional clarity. This technology is teaching them the critical art of active listening and precise audio editing. By using the 50mm drivers to monitor their recordings, students are learning to identify and correct background noise, pacing issues, and volume inconsistencies—technical skills that are essential for high-quality digital storytelling and media production.\r\n\r\nWhat truly excites my students about these headphones is the professional \"studio feel\" they bring to the experience. They love the dual-jack functionality (1/4\" to 3.5mm), which makes them feel like legitimate audio engineers who can swap between our mixing board and their laptops seamlessly. The comfort of the padded ear cups allows them to stay focused during long editing sessions, turning what used to be a tedious task into an immersive, creative process. 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