{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Felix Varela Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9720834,"projectId":10428476,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have the cleaning supplies and classroom essentials they need to learn in a safe, organized, and welcoming environment. On the very first day, my students noticed how clean and prepared our classroom was, and many commented that it felt comfortable and inviting. Having these supplies readily available has allowed us to spend more time focused on learning instead of worrying about missing basic necessities.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will help support hands-on Algebra activities, small-group instruction, and collaborative learning. Students are able to work confidently knowing they have the materials they need, and together we are building a classroom where everyone feels valued, supported, and ready to succeed. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785721990294,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classroom-bright-futures/10428476/","projectTitle":"Clean Classroom, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alzugaray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9720834_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y321&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728784301543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720834"},{"teacherId":9720834,"projectId":9579234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! My students were so excited when they saw the new resources arrive and couldn't wait to use them. We have been using them during our hands-on math lessons, small group instruction, and review activities to make learning more interactive and engaging. One of my favorite moments was watching students who are usually hesitant to participate become excited and eager to solve problems using the new materials. As we continue through the school year, we'll use these resources to strengthen foundational math skills, prepare for the Algebra 1 EOC, and build confidence through collaborative, hands-on learning. Your generosity has given my students opportunities to learn in ways that truly meet their needs, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755745947123,"projectUrl":"project/from-variables-to-victory-essential-alg/9579234/","projectTitle":"From Variables to Victory: Essential Algebra Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alzugaray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9720834_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y321&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728784301543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720834"},{"teacherId":9720834,"projectId":9696577,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Because of your generosity, my students have access to hands-on technology that makes learning more engaging, interactive, and meaningful. Many of my students learn best by seeing, touching, and exploring concepts, and these new tools have helped build their confidence while making math more enjoyable. Watching their excitement as they use the technology and seeing them become more willing to participate has been incredibly rewarding. Your kindness has created opportunities that would not have been possible without you, and I am truly grateful for the positive impact you've made on my students' learning. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1757537951375,"projectUrl":"project/print-the-problem-solve-the-future/9696577/","projectTitle":"Print the Problem, Solve the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alzugaray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9720834_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y321&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728784301543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720834"},{"teacherId":4303541,"projectId":9862030,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for your generous donation of the HP 910 and 910XL ink cartridges, including both the high-capacity color cartridges and the compatible Hallolux black ink multi-packs. In a high school classroom, a reliable printer is only as effective as the resources available. Managing multiple class periods means going through a substantial volume of printed materials daily, and standard operational budgets rarely cover the ongoing cost of high-yield supplies. Your donation addresses a critical operational necessity by ensuring our newly integrated classroom printer remains fully operational, saving us from sudden supply shortages during crucial instructional units.\r\n\r\nHaving an abundant supply of both standard and high-yield black and color ink allows my students to print vibrant, visually engaging primary sources, and customized graphic organizers. Thanks to you, I can seamlessly differentiate materials for different learning styles and display exemplary student work right on our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1768411377725,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-show-what-we-know/9862030/","projectTitle":"Help Us Show What We Know!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. N","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4303541_orig.png?crop=1040,1040,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579733939193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-m-nunez"},{"teacherId":4303541,"projectId":9659766,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my profound gratitude for your incredibly thoughtful donation of Elie Wiesel's \"Night\" and Charles Dickens's \"A Tale of Two Cities\" to our high school classroom library. Access to high-quality, physical literature is an absolute necessity in a secondary classroom, where students are developing critical reading, analytical, and historiographical skills. These two monumental texts address an immediate academic need by expanding our literary resources.\r\n\r\nHaving dedicated sets of these books allows us to dive deeply into rigorous textual analysis, ensuring that every student has direct, equitable access to essential literature that bridges the gap between historical events and human experience. Your investment to our classroom library fosters a culture of deep historical empathy, critical reflection, and academic excellence-- and allow me to provide the literary tools that will inspire my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1760816090772,"projectUrl":"project/read-a-great-bookand-expand-your-hori/9659766/","projectTitle":"Read a Great Book...and Expand Your Horizons!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. N","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4303541_orig.png?crop=1040,1040,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579733939193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-m-nunez"},{"teacherId":4303541,"projectId":8583501,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for your incredibly generous donation of the WhatsBedding 4-foot memory foam bean bag chairs and the QIYIZM rattan boho arc floor lamp to our high school classroom. Maintaining student engagement throughout long academic blocks requires varied and adaptable spaces. These items have allowed me to give students a quiet space to decompress, focus, and dive deeply into their reading and analytical assignments.\r\n\r\nHigh school students respond remarkably well to environments that treat them with maturity, and this cozy, thoughtfully lit corner transforms the classroom dynamics by offering them a professional yet comfortable break from standard classroom seating. The calming, dimmable wicker lamp shade replaces harsh overhead fluorescent lighting with a warm, focused glow that is ideal for sustained concentration, while the supportive bean bag chairs offer an inviting space that encourages independent literacy and collaborative discussions. Thank you again for your vital support.","fullyFundedDate":1723468145847,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-de-stress-this-schoo/8583501/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students De-Stress This School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. N","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4303541_orig.png?crop=1040,1040,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579733939193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-m-nunez"},{"teacherId":4303541,"projectId":7755835,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of the Topment 4-Bin Organizer Rolling Storage Carts and the Mind Reader 6-Drawer Rolling Utility Cart to our high school classroom. Managing a dynamic secondary learning environment requires a high degree of organization, and these mobile storage systems are precisely what our classroom needed to streamline our daily routines. With multiple class periods and dozens of students rotating through each day, keeping learning materials, classroom supplies, and individual student work neatly categorized has always been a significant logistical challenge. \r\n\r\nThe impact of these organizational carts extends far beyond mere storage; they directly enhance the daily instructional experience and foster a more independent learning culture among my students. By having dedicated, mobile stations for our individual class assignments and supplies, students are empowered to take ownership of their materials and maintain a clutter-free environment. Your investment in our classroom fundamentally improves how we function every single day","fullyFundedDate":1698778422162,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/7755835/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. N","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4303541_orig.png?crop=1040,1040,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579733939193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-m-nunez"},{"teacherId":8005848,"projectId":10030798,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our donors, this project has made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' learning experience. The new resources, along with the treats and pens, transformed our classroom into an exciting and motivating learning environment. Students were eager to participate, proud to use their new materials, and motivated to complete reading activities with greater focus and persistence. The simple joy of receiving tools that were just for them made students feel valued and celebrated as learners.\r\nThe students' reactions were truly heartwarming. Smiles, excitement, and positive comments filled the room as they explored the resources and enjoyed the treats. Many students expressed how much they loved reading time even more now and asked when we would be able to use the materials again along with obtaining more treats. These tools helped increase student engagement, improve attention during reading tasks, and build confidence—especially for students who often struggle and need extra encouragement.\r\nBecause of this project, my students are more motivated to learn and more open to challenging themselves as readers. They are beginning to ask questions, show curiosity about new books, and express a desire to learn more. The next steps toward reading achievement include continued exposure to engaging reading materials, targeted small-group instruction, and reinforcing positive reading behaviors using these tools. This project has laid an important foundation for growth, showing students that reading can be rewarding, enjoyable, and achievable. Thank you for investing in their success and helping foster a love for learning that will continue to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1772563893095,"projectUrl":"project/tools-and-treats-to-keep-our-learners-en/10030798/","projectTitle":"Tools and Treats to Keep Our Learners Engaged","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zayas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8005848_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629644237439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8005848"},{"teacherId":3578355,"projectId":10066070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our \"Strategic Play in AP Capstone\" project. Because of your support, my students now have a dedicated \"laboratory\" for team-building and collective inquiry. In a high-stakes coursework like in AP Capstone, where students are tasked with solving complex, real-world problems, the ability to work effectively in a team is just as important as the research itself. These strategic games have provided a much-needed bridge between individual academic rigor and collaborative success.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived—especially games like Codenames, Wavelength, and The Resistance—the energy in the room was electric. My students were immediately curious and eager to dive in. One of the most impactful moments occurred last week during a session of The Resistance. The game allowed them to practice \"productive conflict\" and logical defense in a low-stakes, fun environment. Seeing them laugh while simultaneously sharpening their argumentation skills was exactly what I had hoped for.\r\n\r\nIn the future, these resources will remain a staple in our classroom as we transition into the intensive research and presentation phase of the AP Seminar and Research exams. The teamwork foundations built through these games are now being applied as students conduct peer reviews and practice their oral defenses. By helping these future leaders move beyond individual achievement toward collaboration, you have made a lasting impact on their academic journey. Thank you for investing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1769863410172,"projectUrl":"project/strategic-play-in-ap-capstone/10066070/","projectTitle":"Strategic Play in AP Capstone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3578355_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472829846028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/natcastillo"},{"teacherId":8005848,"projectId":9672088,"letterContent":"This project contributed to a healthy, germ-free classroom environment, which enabled learning and combined with technology, produced student-produced work product that showcased collaboration, imagination, and efficiency.\r\n\r\nDigitizing student work, creations, and reading diagrams helped build a portfolio that serves as a dynamic record of student growth throughout the school year. The scanner saved valuable classroom time and resources by reducing the need for copying and allowing students to share classroom materials and resources.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for enabling students with important classroom tools for the students to thrive, learn and progress with their academic goals.","fullyFundedDate":1758796573944,"projectUrl":"project/clean-environment-right-classroom-tools/9672088/","projectTitle":"Clean Environment, Right Classroom Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zayas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8005848_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629644237439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8005848"},{"teacherId":8005848,"projectId":9582751,"letterContent":"Your donations contributed to snacks and blue ballpoint pens during instructional time and are simple yet powerful tools that help teens stay focused during class assignments. The nutritious snacks help curb hunger and boost energy, allowing students to concentrate and build reading endurance without distraction. The students use the resources to help them stay focus during instructional time. The students love the snacks and always request them. The snacks provide motivation and student engagement as they focus on their reading digital assigned lessons from their student application program. \r\nWe are truly thankful for your support by providing these engagement resources that fuel success, motivation and academic progress. \r\n\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1758796885199,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-engagement/9582751/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Engagement!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zayas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8005848_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629644237439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8005848"},{"teacherId":9222352,"projectId":9420320,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our students now have a variety of engaging tools that help them build focus, coordination, and self-regulation skills. The yoga mats, stability balls, exercise dice, and hula hoops have become part of our weekly classroom routine. We use them for movement breaks, sensory regulation activities, and group games that encourage teamwork and communication. One of our favorite activities is rolling the exercise dice during our \"Movement and Mindfulness\" sessions—students love seeing which stretch or movement comes up next!\r\n\r\nWhen our students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many immediately wanted to unroll the yoga mats and show off their favorite stretches, while others were eager to balance on the stability balls. For our learners, these tools aren't just fun—they provide meaningful sensory input that helps them stay calm, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating these resources into our life skills and science lessons, emphasizing the importance of physical health, mindfulness, and emotional regulation. Your support has created a positive, inclusive space where our exceptional learners can grow stronger—both in body and mind. Thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757078346367,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-strength-and-self-regulation/9420320/","projectTitle":"Supporting Strength and Self-Regulation for Exceptional Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9222352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693009706267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jesspena"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69681","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1697,"numTeachers":112,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.8,"schoolId":69681,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Felix Varela Senior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Felix Varela Senior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/miami-dade-county-public-schools/felix-varela-senior-high-school/69681"}