{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Desert Pines High School","outOfStateSupporters":52.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9353729,"projectId":10571476,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students with resources that have made our World History classroom more engaging and comfortable. The printer ink, laminator, and paper cutter allow me to create colorful maps, vocabulary visuals, gallery-walk stations, and hands-on activities. Laminating these materials also means they can be reused by every class throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe fan and heater units have also made an important difference. Because our large classroom window causes frequent temperature changes, students seated nearby were often especially hot or cold. 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My students are more motivated to participate in class activities, share their ideas, and work through challenging math problems. They are always excited to receive a scratch card because they never know what surprise or reward they might get. Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm reminds me how small incentives can make learning more enjoyable and encourage students to give their best effort.\r\n\r\nWe use the scratch cards as rewards for participation, effort, completing activities, and engaging in problem-solving. My students look forward to earning a chance to scratch a card, and this simple activity has helped create a more positive and energetic classroom environment. The snacks also provide an extra treat that makes our math activities feel more fun and rewarding. I love seeing students who might otherwise hesitate to participate become more willing to try, answer questions, and stay engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning Algebra 1 concepts, I plan to use these resources to encourage students to keep practicing, take on challenging problems, collaborate with classmates, and celebrate their progress. Your generosity has helped me make mathematics a more engaging experience for my students. Thank you for investing in their learning, motivation, and confidence. Your support reminds my students that their effort matters, and we are truly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1788826298597,"projectUrl":"project/scratch-snack-solve/10568767/","projectTitle":"Scratch, Snack & Solve","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathleen Chavez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370237"},{"teacherId":576969,"projectId":10607027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sketchbooks to my art classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have a special place to explore their creativity, practice new techniques, and document their artistic growth throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nMy students have been using their sketchbooks to learn art vocabulary, practice drawing and shading techniques, experiment with different materials, brainstorm ideas, and plan their final artwork. They also use them to reflect on their progress and see how much their artistic skills have improved.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students at our Title I school, having access to quality art materials is not always possible. These sketchbooks are more than just paper; they are personal journals of creativity, experimentation, learning, and self-expression. They encourage students to take risks, learn from mistakes, and develop confidence in their artistic abilities.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your donation even more meaningful is that every student now has the same opportunity to participate, regardless of their financial situation.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting arts education. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in our classroom, one page at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1788869762359,"projectUrl":"project/every-artist-needs-a-sketchbook/10607027/","projectTitle":"Every Artist Needs a Sketchbook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ambriz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp576969_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788799478986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nuviaruiz"},{"teacherId":9363222,"projectId":10576415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation to my classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students are so resilient and hard working, and learning and growing so much each day. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity! Your support means the world to our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to essential Social-Emotional Learning tools, personal hygiene supplies, and exciting new reading materials. These resources create a safe, welcoming space where every child feels cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does more than just fill our shelves; it shows my students that a whole community is cheering them on. Thank you for investing in their comfort, well-being, and love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1788647258274,"projectUrl":"project/reading-regulation-and-readiness-lite/10576415/","projectTitle":"Reading, Regulation, and Readiness: Literacy and Wellness Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lounds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363222"},{"teacherId":9624240,"projectId":10598521,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and support of my students and our classroom. Thanks to your contributions, I am able to provide my students with additional resources that help create a more engaging, welcoming, and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students, believing in their abilities, and helping me create a classroom where every student has the opportunity to thrive. Your support truly makes a difference, and I am incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1788760371540,"projectUrl":"project/ms-aguilars-classroom/10598521/","projectTitle":"Ms. Aguilar's Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9624240_orig.jpg?crop=2225,2225,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724285444286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9624240"},{"teacherId":8414663,"projectId":10572006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and commitment to our students. Because of your kindness, we were able to provide engaging Lego sets, quality sketchbooks, pencils, and noise-canceling headphones. These resources serve as meaningful incentives that actively encourage our students to build and practice essential, healthy life skills, from emotional regulation and creative mindfulness to goal setting and focused problem-solving. Having tangible rewards that genuinely resonate with them makes an incredible difference in motivating positive habits every day.\r\nYour contribution does far more than supply materials; it shows our young people that an entire community believes in their growth, well-being, and future. Watching students light up as they earn tools to express themselves through art, unwind through building, or focus in comfort has been truly inspiring. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and dedication to helping our students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1788480141303,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-items-and-incentives/10572006/","projectTitle":"Life Skills Items and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8414663_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x381,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718120172313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8414663"},{"teacherId":10654479,"projectId":10623203,"letterContent":"Once the packages started to arrive and were being stacked in our classroom, my students began waiting with anticipation until the day we could finally open their writing surprise! As our monthly family was coming up, the timing could not have been better! Our final package from this project arrived during our family day session, and we were able to have an official unboxing ceremony to reveal our new writing center materials. What a wonderful way to share with my classroom families, the direct impact of the goodwill of others, and a first hand look at how their children will be using these beautiful new early writing materials!\r\n\r\nWhile opening everything, my preschoolers were so excited and even began organizing the items in the bins and writing console right away. They are thrilled to begin writing in their new tiny journals, with their developmentally appropriate pencils, this coming Monday! I can't wait to see their reactions when they arrive at school, and their new materials are ready for then to enjoy. We have been using makeshift journals with the plain paper and regular pencils that we have, so they will finally be able to begin practicing proper letter formation, with the lined journals and smaller pencils that will be easier for them to grip. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness, and generosity, that has helped me create a more meaningful early writing experience for my students. They deserve every opportunity to learn and grow as scholars, and return to this school as young high schoolers who are ready to conquer the world of academia and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1789580138331,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-rewrites-high-school-history/10623203/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Rewrites High School History!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nuñez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10654479_orig.jpg?crop=2277,2277,x38,y810&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789023500775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prek-nunez"},{"teacherId":9370255,"projectId":8035997,"letterContent":"I am beyond thrilled and deeply grateful to our amazing donors for supporting Healthy Kids Healthy Minds! Your incredible generosity brought a new vacuum and air purifier straight into our science classroom! The students were absolutely ecstatic to see your investment in their learning. These resources keep our air clean and space tidy for exciting hands-on experiments, while showing my kids that their community truly cares. Thank you so much for fueling our passion for discovery and growth!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1700337779247,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-kids-healthy-minds/8035997/","projectTitle":"Healthy Kids Healthy Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abergos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370255"},{"teacherId":9349176,"projectId":10044360,"letterContent":"I am grateful for funding this project and can help my students use the technology. This is essential for them to be able to experience hands-on technology education. With these tools, I can directly guide students as they apply technical concepts in real time building digital literacy, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving skills. For many of my students, this classroom environment provides their primary opportunity to gain experience with professional-grade technology. Your investment fosters creativity and equips them with essential skills for future success. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769052162758,"projectUrl":"project/from-textbooks-to-tech-supporting-scien/10044360/","projectTitle":"From Textbooks to Tech: Supporting Science Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. JAMERO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349176_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700087018216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rojhene-jamero"},{"teacherId":5409168,"projectId":10064309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and our band program. The new percussion instruments and supplies are already making a big impact as we prepare our marching band show for this season. Our percussion students are using the new equipment during rehearsals as they learn and memorize their music and begin putting the full production together.\r\n\r\nThe students were extremely excited when they first saw the new equipment. They immediately wanted to unpack everything and start playing. It means a lot to them to have quality instruments and supplies, and they were excited to know that people outside of our school were willing to invest in them and their success.\r\n\r\nOver the next several weeks, our students will continue learning the music and drill for our marching band show and preparing for performances and competitions. As the season progresses, they will see all of their hard work come together into a complete production on the field. Your support has helped give them the equipment they need to make that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students and helping us continue to grow our band program. We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778103682618,"projectUrl":"project/every-beat-deserves-the-right-tools/10064309/","projectTitle":"Every Beat Deserves the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5409168_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526662242220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeffreyhines"},{"teacherId":9099430,"projectId":10025387,"letterContent":"As a Special Education Resource Teacher, I work with students who often need extra support regulating their emotions before they're ready to learn. The social-emotional toys have become a quiet anchor in my room. When a student walks in overwhelmed, they now have a tool to help them settle and refocus. I've watched a student who used to shut down at the start of class instead pick up a fidget tool, take a breath, and rejoin the group within minutes.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have made a real difference too. For many students, a small reward for persisting through a hard task turns \"I can't do this\" into \"okay, one more try.\" The wipes and tissues keep our busy, hands-on classroom running smoothly, small things my students and I notice every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were thrilled. They crowded around to see what was inside, asked if they could try the toys right away, and lit up when they realized snacks would be part of our routine. For kids who don't always get to feel excited about \"classroom stuff,\" that moment mattered just as much as the materials themselves.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're building on that momentum. My students are working on strengthening self-regulation skills so they can better advocate for what they need. We've added the toys into short check-in routines at the start of class, helping students name how they're feeling and choose a strategy to get ready to learn. My goal is for this to become second nature, not just in my room, but everywhere they go.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768673774127,"projectUrl":"project/incentivizing-and-motivating-students-to/10025387/","projectTitle":"Incentivizing and Motivating Students to Learning Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9099430_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y594&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723408885089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9099430"},{"teacherId":9362921,"projectId":9995107,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. The speaker I received motivates my CrossFit class by bringing energy into the weight room. I believe that the energy in the room plays a big role in motivation. I have noticed a boost of participation after including music in our workouts. The students also love it when I allow them to play music of their choice. Antonomy is also known as a motivator for learning. All in all, this speaker increased the CrossFit experience in my class. 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