{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eastside Early College High School","outOfStateSupporters":20.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3912802,"projectId":9894417,"letterContent":"Battle of the Books is a rigorous literacy competition, where students read 10 books and are quizzed on five rounds of trivia; that includes all aspects of each novel ranging from the dedication page, to character arcs, to author biography. \r\n\r\nThis year, our scholars competed against 16 other schools and 3 school districts to get 7th place! Jumping up 9 spots since getting 16th place in last year's competition!\r\n\r\nOur students were SO excited to customize their hoodies for the Battle of the Books competition! For many of our students, this was the first time they've ever had personalized team apparel. \r\n\r\nThese hoodies helped our team feel united and celebrated as they represented our school during the Battle of the Books competition and challenged our team to do even better in next years competition!\r\n\r\nThank you for your support as we continue to grow strong readers at Eastside Early College High School!","fullyFundedDate":1765988638193,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders-battle-of-the-books/9894417/","projectTitle":"Readers are Leaders: Battle of the Books Team Hoodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3912802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474172317635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3912802"},{"teacherId":3912802,"projectId":9741581,"letterContent":"We have had a record breaking number of book check outs this year! So far, there have been over 1,200 books that have circulated throughout our campus (from physical books to audiobooks to e-books!)\r\n\r\nThe library reading challenge has rapidly picked up new participants each day, as students share with their friends how easy it is to participate! With each book students read, they complete a reader review bookmark detailing what they rated the book, summarizing the book in one sentence (their elevator pitch to sell the book to other readers), and select their favorite quote.\r\n\r\nEach reader review written by the students gives them a raffle to enter in to the library reading challenge and win one of the awesome prizes donated through DonorsChoose!\r\n\r\nOur first round of raffle winners were enthusiastic about the prizes they won, which has ramped up the excitement and participation for our next raffle drawing!\r\n\r\nThank you for your support as we continue to grow strong readers at Eastside Early College High School!","fullyFundedDate":1765990009268,"projectUrl":"project/from-pages-to-prizes-every-page-counts/9741581/","projectTitle":"From Pages to Prizes: Every Page Counts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3912802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474172317635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3912802"},{"teacherId":419856,"projectId":9851263,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our DonorsChoose project, \"STEM Supplies for Science,\" for my chemistry and anatomy classes at Eastside Early College High School. Your support helped bring hands-on science materials into classrooms that serve grades 9–12, in a campus community where many students come from low-income households and historically underfunded classrooms.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are now learning with real chemistry supplies and anatomy models instead of relying only on pictures or textbook diagrams. In chemistry, we are using materials that allow students to observe chemical reactions and discuss how interactions depend on valence electrons. In anatomy, students can physically examine models of the skull, pelvis/spine, foot, and other structures to better understand how bones, joints, muscles, and tendons connect and function. The project materials list also included tools like pH strips and additional STEM modeling resources, which expand what students can test, manipulate, and discuss.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and making real-world science learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764016041190,"projectUrl":"project/stem-supplies-for-science/9851263/","projectTitle":"STEM Supplies for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Episcopo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp419856_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575906836857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/419856"},{"teacherId":8428630,"projectId":9799595,"letterContent":"I provided my students with necessary toiletries. I wanted to make certain that each student had their own soap, body wash, hand soap, and deodorant. I wanted to support the student by providing some of the things that many parents may be struggling to provide in this current economy. The students were happy to get the essentials and some even asked if they could take home more than one bag. Overall, the project was about self-care and how the students are able to present themselves to the world.","fullyFundedDate":1762369104883,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-successful/9799595/","projectTitle":"Clean and Successful!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams (ACE)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8428630_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663702051619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8428630"},{"teacherId":419856,"projectId":9786816,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom garden has transformed how students experience science, responsibility, and learning itself. With these materials, students are actively growing vegetables from seed and observing each stage of development in real time.\r\n\r\nThe garden supplies, including soil blends, coco coir, pumice, planters, and root-viewing boxes, have allowed students to investigate plant growth both above and below the surface. Being able to see roots develop has made abstract concepts like nutrient uptake, water retention, and soil structure concrete and memorable. Students regularly take ownership of watering schedules, monitoring plant health, and recording observations, reinforcing teamwork, patience, and accountability.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, most of whom come from low-income households, this is their first opportunity to care for living plants and see food grow from seed. The project has sparked curiosity, pride, and meaningful classroom conversations about sustainability, food systems, and healthy habits. 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One of our favorite moments so far was watching a group of beginners complete their first full 3v3 futsal match — something that simply wasn't possible before because we did not have regulation-size goals. For the first time, they were able to play a complete game with proper spacing, real scoring, and structured rotations, which immediately elevated both their confidence and their level of play.\r\nWhen the goals were first set up, students literally ran over to them. They immediately started organizing teams, asking to stay after class, and challenging each other to small games. Even students who are normally hesitant to participate became eager to play because the environment now feels more like a real game instead of a drill. Several of them commented that they finally felt like \"real players,\" and that sense of pride and ownership has translated directly into better attendance, stronger effort, and a more positive classroom culture.\r\nThe next steps for our students include using the futsal goals as part of our technical development unit focused on ball control, quick passing, and finishing under pressure. We are also preparing for small-sided futsal tournaments within our program to promote teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to a safer, more engaging, and more authentic training environment — and that impact will continue for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758219350578,"projectUrl":"project/lets-score-some-goals/9656699/","projectTitle":"Let's Score Some Goals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Puga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6834478_orig.png?crop=959,959,x1071,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762000526175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6834478"},{"teacherId":419856,"projectId":9649433,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. Beginning-of-year supplies make a bigger difference than most people realize, and having these basics ready on day one changes the whole tone of the classroom. When every student has a composition book, pencils, markers, and the materials to personalize their notebook, we can start working immediately instead of spending the first week trying to track down missing supplies or figuring out who doesn't have what they need.\r\n\r\nThe gel pens, stickers, and coloring books you funded will also be used in our special education spaces as calming tools for students who need help regulating during the day. Those small supports go a long way in keeping students engaged and able to participate. The snacks and protein bars help us keep students focused when hunger shows up at the wrong time. The batteries will be used constantly in physics, chemistry, and IPC labs, and the dried mealworms help us take care of our campus chickens, which are part of several students' daily routines.\r\n\r\nYour donation removes a lot of small barriers that add up over time. It lets us start the year organized, prepared, and focused on actual learning instead of scrambling for the basics. Thanks for backing our students and helping us start strong.","fullyFundedDate":1757526632671,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-year-supplies/9649433/","projectTitle":"Beginning of Year Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Episcopo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp419856_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575906836857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/419856"},{"teacherId":419856,"projectId":9715943,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. These molecular model kits are going to get used constantly in my chemistry classes. A lot of my students haven't had many hands-on science experiences before high school, so being able to actually build atoms, ions, and molecules—rather than just seeing them on a screen or in a notebook—makes a real difference in how they understand the material.\r\n\r\nThe Snatoms magnetic kits and the Bohr model sets will let us walk through bonding, electron structure, and chemical reactions in a way that's concrete and memorable. I teach a lot of students who will be the first in their families to go to college, and tools like these help them feel like chemistry is something they can actually do, not something that's out of reach.\r\n\r\nYour donation fully funded the project, and it means we can start using these kits right away. I really appreciate the support—for me, but more importantly for the students who will get to learn with these materials every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1760452554791,"projectUrl":"project/molecular-models-for-chemistry-students/9715943/","projectTitle":"Molecular Models for Chemistry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Episcopo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp419856_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575906836857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/419856"},{"teacherId":9758920,"projectId":9706373,"letterContent":"When our new yoga mats and materials arrived, my students were so excited! They immediately wanted to roll out the mats, stretch, and try different poses they had seen in class videos. Many of my students benefit from sensory regulation and movement breaks throughout the day, so these new resources have become an essential part of our routine. We now begin our mornings with gentle yoga stretches and breathing exercises to help everyone start the day calm, focused, and ready to learn. It has been amazing to see how quickly they've taken to the practice—some students even remind me when it's \"yoga time!\"\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a student who typically struggles with transitions join the group and stay engaged through an entire yoga session for the first time. He smiled proudly when he balanced in a pose he'd been practicing all week! The mats give students their own personal space to move and relax, helping them feel comfortable and confident.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to integrate yoga and mindfulness into our daily social-emotional lessons. We're working on using breathing strategies during challenging moments and exploring how movement can help us regulate our emotions. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a calmer, more positive space where students can stretch, breathe, and grow—both physically and emotionally. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758636505812,"projectUrl":"project/stretch-breathe-and-grow-yoga-for-lif/9706373/","projectTitle":"Stretch, Breathe, and Grow: Yoga for Life Skills Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ybanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9758920_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755008155939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9758920"},{"teacherId":9758920,"projectId":9524671,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my life skills students now have the essential supplies they need to practice and maintain good personal hygiene each day. The wipes, diapers, and changing pads have made a tremendous difference in ensuring our classroom is a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for every student. We use these resources daily during our self-care and hygiene routines, helping students learn and participate in personal care with dignity and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, they were excited and curious to explore them. They now understand that these materials are part of their daily routine, and they take pride in being part of the process—whether it's helping organize the changing area, learning to request a diaper change using their communication device, or assisting with cleanup. Each interaction reinforces independence and awareness of personal hygiene.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building on these routines by encouraging more independence and consistency in hygiene habits. We are also working on teaching students to recognize their personal needs and communicate them appropriately.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a more supportive, respectful, and empowering environment for my students. Thank you for helping meet such an important daily need and for ensuring that every student in our classroom feels clean, cared for, and confident!","fullyFundedDate":1758218757636,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-self-care-with-gentle-essenti/9524671/","projectTitle":"Supporting Self-Care with Gentle Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ybanez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9758920_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755008155939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9758920"},{"teacherId":8830406,"projectId":9097395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation, the students were able to create and design with the items you helps collect with your donation.\r\n\r\nFor some students it was the first time they where able to take a break and work in something outside the box and spend time learning to create something which it helps their confidence and also communication with othe fellows students to be proud of their work. \r\n\r\nThe project help the students to believe that school is not boring that they have new skills that they never knew they have and to try new things.","fullyFundedDate":1746786206098,"projectUrl":"project/practical-skills-through-hands-on-experi/9097395/","projectTitle":"Practical Skills Through Hands-on Experimentation and Comprehensive Science Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8830406_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766075995415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830406"},{"teacherId":8830406,"projectId":8808791,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing a new chicken coop for our chickens and also a opportunity for students to spend time in the chicken coop. \r\n\r\nThe chicken coop area / garden is a stress free environment for our students to spend time to unwind the stress from test, collegue admissions, daily lifes.\r\n\r\nWith the money will put a new coop and also buy seeds to grow in the aquaponics and then plant them outside when they are ready for the texas heat. 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