{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edmond Santa Fe High School","outOfStateSupporters":17.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":339674,"projectId":10257289,"letterContent":"We want to express our deep and heartfelt appreciation for the incredibly generous donation of the Cell Phone Hotel and Charging Hub to our classroom. This thoughtful and meaningful contribution has made a remarkable difference in our school community. By providing a dedicated space for students to safely store their mobile devices during instructional time, we have noticed a significant reduction in stress and anxiety levels among our students. Additionally, this resource has enabled our students to maintain substantially greater focus, concentration, and engagement during their learning activities and lessons. Your support demonstrates a genuine commitment to enhancing the educational experience and has truly made a positive and lasting impact on our classroom environment. We are grateful for your dedication to fostering a more productive, supportive, and nurturing learning atmosphere where students can thrive academically and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1778009387943,"projectUrl":"project/cell-phone-locker-for-classroom-chargi/10257289/","projectTitle":"Cell Phone Locker for Classroom & Charging Hole and Hub.","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Bill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp339674_orig.jpg?crop=1975,1975,x584,y725&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694115748773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/339674"},{"teacherId":3834835,"projectId":10259001,"letterContent":"Your thoughtful investment in our classroom has provided us with a state-of-the-art 3D printer and a dedicated cell phone docking station. These resources have completely revolutionized our daily environment, allowing my high school geometry and precalculus students to thrive in ways that were previously impossible.\r\n\r\nMany people use 3D printers at home for hobbies, printing small toys, or making decorative items. In our high school mathematics classroom, however, this technology serves a deeply educational and transformation purpose. High school mathematics, particularly geometry, trigonometry, and calculus foundations, requires a massive amount of spatial reasoning. For decades, teachers have had to rely on flat, two-dimensional textbook drawings or chalkboard sketches to represent complex three-dimensional objects. For many students, trying to understand concepts like cross-section, rotating solids, or polyhedrons from a flat piece of paper is incredibly frustrating. The 3D printer bridges this gap perfectly. It allows us to take abstract algebraic equations and geometric proofs out of the digital or print world and manifest them into physical reality. The most exciting part of this new technology for my students is the sheer wonder of watching a mathematical concept materialize right before their eyes. They are absolutely fascinated by the printing process itself. They love seeing how a digital design on a computer screen slowly transforms layer by layer into a tangible object that they can pass around the room.\r\n\r\nThere is an undeniable spark of curiosity that lights up the classroom whenever the printer is running. When we study geometric solids, students are no longer just looking at a formula for volume or surface area; they are holding the actual shape in their hands, counting its faces, tracing its edges, and feeling its dimensions. This tactile experience makes the math stick in their minds much faster and deeper than a traditional lecture ever could.\r\n\r\nWhile the 3D printer inspires their creativity, our new cell phone docking station provides the structural support they need to actually focus on that inspiration. In today's digital age, cell phones are a constant source of temptation and distraction for high schoolers. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and your belief in our potential. Thank you for investing in our classroom community and making a lasting difference in the lives of these bright young scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1778009388953,"projectUrl":"project/bring-3d-designs-to-the-class-and-secure/10259001/","projectTitle":"Bring 3d Designs to the Class and Secure the Phones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3834835_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724299836074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3834835"},{"teacherId":8819955,"projectId":10223382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support my project. This project was mainly for classroom supplies like highlighters, tissues, markers, etc. We use these supplies EVERY day! As students finish up the school year we have used several supplies to study and get ready for our semester exams. \r\n\r\nMy supplies were delivered during 5th hour and they thought it was so cool that there were people willing to donate to their classroom. They were excited to see what we got and how we can use them. \r\n\r\nI've already started prepping for next year. I have so many exciting things planned for my students including classroom transformations. I'm so excited to see the growth!","fullyFundedDate":1778009388788,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-thrive/10223382/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Friesen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8819955_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667328623833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8819955"},{"teacherId":5605263,"projectId":10094378,"letterContent":"Because of you, my students now have access to something they didn't have before, and that matters more than you probably realize.\r\n\r\nRecently, students designed, printed, and successfully used a custom camera tripod in class. Watching them go from an idea on a screen to a real, functional tool in their hands was incredible. Moments like that build confidence in a way that worksheets and lectures simply can't.\r\n\r\nYour support provided the materials that made those experiments and successes possible. More importantly, it showed students that people outside our classroom believe in their creativity, curiosity, and ability to solve real problems.\r\n\r\nI've included a few photos of the tripod project so you can see the impact of your generosity first hand. Thank you for helping give students opportunities to design, build, test, and create in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1770993008812,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-photographers-with-3d-pr/10094378/","projectTitle":"Building Better Photographers with 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605263_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659557914391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5605263"},{"teacherId":7745971,"projectId":9573509,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to tools that are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for supporting \"Headphones, Highlighters, and High Hopes\" and for believing in public school students and teachers.\r\n\r\nAs an 11th-grade American Literature teacher, I work with students who are preparing not only for state testing and the ACT, but also for college, careers, and life beyond high school. Many of my students benefit from opportunities to annotate texts, listen to audio supports, and engage with reading and writing in ways that help them build both confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have already transformed the atmosphere of our classroom during independent work time. Students are now able to focus more deeply while listening to audio versions of texts, completing ACT practice, and engaging with digital reading activities without distractions. For several students, this support has increased both comprehension and stamina during reading tasks.\r\n\r\nThe highlighters may seem simple, but they have become powerful learning tools. My students use color-coding strategies to identify claims, evidence, rhetorical appeals, literary devices, grammar patterns, and annotation notes. These hands-on strategies help students organize their thinking and engage more actively with complex texts. I have seen students who were previously hesitant readers become much more willing to participate when they can physically interact with the text through annotation and highlighting.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during a recent close-reading activity. A student who normally struggles to stay engaged proudly showed me a fully annotated passage with multiple colors, margin notes, and highlighted evidence. He told me, \"This actually makes it easier for me to understand what I'm reading.\" Moments like that are exactly why these materials matter so much.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided more than classroom supplies. You have helped create an environment where students feel supported, capable, and equipped to succeed. Thank you for investing in my students and for reminding them that people they have never met believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1755691090336,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-highlighters-and-high-hopes/9573509/","projectTitle":"Headphones, Highlighters, and High Hopes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7745971_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y172&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667327600164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/loranall"},{"teacherId":10334672,"projectId":9862243,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for changing the learning environment of my students. They have been able to come into class and relax from the chaos of the hallways. Often times they will come into class overwhelmed by the high-school environment. While I read they are able to play with the fidgets and it helps them to stay focused.\r\nYour generous donation yo my classroom has provided a learning environment like none other. The resources have been effective in helping students highlight research and refer to posters related to grammar. Your contribution has lead to their academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1768409019871,"projectUrl":"project/calm-my-classroom/9862243/","projectTitle":"Calm My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tilley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334672"},{"teacherId":968529,"projectId":9610496,"letterContent":"Your donation has been such a wonderful blessing to my class. My students participate more in class since they have been doing more hands-on labs this semester. They are more excited about the learning process than in the past. Most importantly, they are learning. Our district assessment science scores have been higher than the other two high schools in our district this semester. Teaching has become even more enjoyable, too. I am so thankful for your kind donation. You have made a positive impact on my classroom. Thanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1757523384259,"projectUrl":"project/hype-me-up-give-me-99-reasons-to-protec/9610496/","projectTitle":"Hype Me Up! Give Me 99 Reasons To Protect Earth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Naff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp968529_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605133813535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/968529"},{"teacherId":8546134,"projectId":10053585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to my classroom project. Thanks to allergy and flu season in Oklahoma, the tissues, hand sanitizer, and hand lotion have already been very much appreciated by the students. \r\nStudents also appreciate walking into a classroom that has a refreshing scentsy scent plugged in, especially when their peers are fresh off a PE class, if you know what I mean. \r\nAs for the memory cards and photo booth props, my newspaper students were able to use them during our annual philanthropy week. During this week, our entire school raised over $200,000 for a local non-profit, Infant Crisis Services. You can see stories about this week and other school events on our student news site- sfnnews.com. \r\nYour generosity does not go unnoticed by me or my students. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1771596703942,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supply-refresh/10053585/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supply Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reichert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8546134_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777388033660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8546134"},{"teacherId":9928125,"projectId":9851114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing snacks, books, and water for my classroom. Your kindness has made an immediate impact and meaningful difference for my students. Because of you, my students have access to snacks and water that will help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. For many of them, this support removes barriers that can interfere with concentration and participation. The books you have provided are already sparking curiosity, as it encourages independent reading, and helping students build both confidence and critical literacy skills. Your generous donation does more than supply materials, it shows my students that people beyond our classroom care about their success. On behalf of my classes, thank you so much for investing in their wellbeing. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768418540001,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-stories-and-success/9851114/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Stories, and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928125"},{"teacherId":8826950,"projectId":9535092,"letterContent":"My students have been able to adjust their daily routine to become more independent. Many will grab their workbooks and their favorite fidget each class periods. When students need to work independently with educational videos, they are able to use their time at school productively and help free up their spare time.\r\n\r\nAfter a few weeks of \"shopping\" the various types, shapes, and colors, a sense of community has been fostered through our focus tools. Watching students trade and try new things to help them reach their optimal workflow has inspired some to always strive for that environment. They regularly set their own boundaries for how to achieve their goals.\r\n\r\nChoosing to intentionally stay on task using a fidget to ground themselves when working through hard things individually, and to remain engaged while listening to others in group activities.","fullyFundedDate":1755713015207,"projectUrl":"project/plug-in-and-stay-focused/9535092/","projectTitle":"Plug in and Stay Focused!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8826950_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667421223284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826950"},{"teacherId":10347349,"projectId":9887313,"letterContent":"The new workout resistance bands we ordered through Donors Choose have made an immediate and lasting impact on our students' strength and overall development. Because we incorporate them into our training program four days a week, students have had consistent opportunities to build foundational strength, improve muscle activation, and reinforce proper movement patterns. We've already seen noticeable gains in stability, control, and overall performance as a result of this regular resistance work.\r\n\r\nIn addition to getting stronger, our students have become more resilient and better protected against injury. The bands allow us to safely target smaller stabilizing muscle groups that are often overlooked in traditional weight training. This has improved joint stability, mobility, and movement mechanics, reducing strain during heavier lifts and sport-specific activities. Students are not only performing better — they're moving with more confidence and control.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, the new bands have made our weight room significantly safer. Our previous bands were worn down and frequently breaking, which created both frustration and safety concerns during workouts. With reliable, high-quality equipment, students can train without interruption or risk. These bands have elevated the quality of our program, creating a safer, more effective training environment that supports student growth week after week. We are truly thankful for this contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1764686401906,"projectUrl":"project/improving-fitness/9887313/","projectTitle":"Improving Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Antwine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10347349_orig.png?crop=928,928,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770752563185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10347349"},{"teacherId":7715753,"projectId":9891810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Aviation I and Aviation II classes. The grant funds were used to purchase a license for a flight training instruction software program. While my aviation classes do not have access to a traditional hands-on flight training program, this software allows students to step through the full process of learning how to fly an airplane in a structured and engaging way. \r\n\r\nThis single license allows me to demonstrate the software and become familiar with its features before students begin using the companion training program it integrates with. The software also provides valuable insight into student learning by allowing me to track their progress, review completed lessons, and identify areas where they excel or may need additional support.\r\n\r\nAs I work through the program myself, I am confident it will help me grow as an instructor and strengthen my ability to teach aviation concepts more effectively. Ultimately, your support is helping me become a better teacher and providing my students with a richer, more meaningful aviation learning experience at every level.\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for your support of programs like this.","fullyFundedDate":1763571885318,"projectUrl":"project/were-in-airplane-mode/9891810/","projectTitle":"We're in AIRPLANE MODE!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wansick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7715753_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746472882170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wansick"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59909","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2724,"numTeachers":114,"percentFrplEligible":39,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":43,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"23.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.5,"schoolId":59909,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Edmond Santa Fe High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Edmond Santa Fe High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/edmond-public-schools/edmond-santa-fe-high-school/59909"}