{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5784651,"projectId":10051809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me provide necessary winter clothing for my students! Every student that I teach, plus some who I don't, received a hat and gloves. Those students who needed one were happy to pick out a winter jacket and/or scarf.\r\n\r\nHere are some quotes of thanks from a few of my students:\r\n\"Thank you for keeping us warm with the hats and gloves. Thank you for caring about us.\" - Dynasti\r\n\r\n\"Thank you for the hats and gloves. It really helped me because I didn't have any.\" - Curtis\r\n\r\n\"The gloves helped alot! I wear them to work and school. I don't have to take them off to use my phone.\" - Darius\r\n\r\n\"Your generosity has affected numerous students here at Westinghouse.\" - Ja'Keira","fullyFundedDate":1769445414353,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-the-warmth-this-winter/10051809/","projectTitle":"Sharing the Warmth This Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaborek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5784651_orig.jpg?crop=1324,1324,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745861095062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gaborek"},{"teacherId":5784651,"projectId":9909800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing breakfast and snack items for my students! I have several students who visit me daily to get a breakfast or snack to help tide them over until lunchtime. In the past, I have not been able to provide my students with snacks that I could give out freely due to the expense. It really makes my students feel care about when a teacher can provide them with snacks because they asked and were hungry versus only getting snacks if they pay for them or earned an incentive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1763996104850,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students-supporting-hunger-r/9909800/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students: Supporting Hunger Relief in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaborek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5784651_orig.jpg?crop=1324,1324,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745861095062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gaborek"},{"teacherId":4937577,"projectId":9094773,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to provide extra laptops for my classroom. \r\nSomething seemingly so small really makes a huge difference in a bustling middle school classroom when technology is needed. When students forget their laptop or are having technology issues, it's a relief to know that there are a few backup computers students can borrow for the class period.\r\nIt really helps to mitigate learning loss for that particular day if there is a student without a working laptop. \r\nThank you so much from the bottom of my heart for your kind donation to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746454286581,"projectUrl":"project/help-prevent-lifes-little-glitches/9094773/","projectTitle":"Help Prevent Life's Little Glitches!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4937577_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509199569150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4937577"},{"teacherId":3363839,"projectId":9729600,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our Crunching Away Hunger project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to grab-and-go snacks that help meet an essential need during the school day.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to class hungry, which can make it difficult to focus, participate, and learn. Having snacks readily available allows students to quickly refuel without embarrassment, helping them feel supported and ready to engage in their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping remove hunger as a barrier to learning. Your kindness is making a real and meaningful difference in my students' daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1760824647681,"projectUrl":"project/crunching-away-hunger-building-better-l/9729600/","projectTitle":"Crunching Away Hunger, Building Better Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hribar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3363839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747676141715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hribs"},{"teacherId":3363839,"projectId":9625306,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Nourishment for the Mind. Because of you, my students have access to snacks that help them focus, stay engaged, and feel supported. When students aren't distracted by hunger, they can better concentrate, participate, and learn. Your generosity is helping meet basic needs and creating a classroom where students are ready to succeed every day. The students were thrilled to see my snack closet refilled with their favorite items. Thank you again for choosing our project to fund.","fullyFundedDate":1759266584014,"projectUrl":"project/nourishment-for-the-mind/9625306/","projectTitle":"Nourishment for the Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hribar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3363839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747676141715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hribs"},{"teacherId":7762042,"projectId":9691042,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards the craft kits and cleaning supplies. My students were so excited to see what we received and enjoyed using the materials to model their learning. While not everyone loves to clean, the students had to take turns sweeping up their messes and wiping down the tables. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my students take ownership in their learning and their responsibilities as they become our future scientists. These possibilities will impact my students for the remainder of the year and hopefully years into their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1759266578045,"projectUrl":"project/scientists-here-we-come/9691042/","projectTitle":"Scientists, Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cichinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7762042_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755723776719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7762042"},{"teacherId":5784651,"projectId":9925064,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing me with a classroom printer! This makes my life so much easier when I need to print one paper for a student. It is definitely helpful when the printers in the teacher's lounge printers aren't working!\r\n\r\nIt is also really nice that I can now print in color! To start off 2026, I had my students make vision boards. It was really nice that I was able to print them out in color and put them in the front of the classroom so that we can see them for the rest of the school year. \r\n\r\nWe will definitely make good use of this printer!!","fullyFundedDate":1765990008123,"projectUrl":"project/a-reliable-printer-for-a-reliable-educat/9925064/","projectTitle":"A Reliable Printer for a Reliable Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaborek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5784651_orig.jpg?crop=1324,1324,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745861095062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gaborek"},{"teacherId":2666942,"projectId":9611582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom mailboxes for my students. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese mailboxes give each student a special place of their own to receive papers, notes, and positive feedback. They are helping us stay organized, build responsibility, and create a smoother daily routine. Even more importantly, having personal mailboxes makes students feel valued and proud of their space in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a more structured, welcoming, and engaging environment where students can focus on learning and growing. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1759266579967,"projectUrl":"project/organization-and-preparation-are-keys-to/9611582/","projectTitle":"Organization and Preparation Are Keys to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krezan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2666942_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705603442737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2666942"},{"teacherId":9073243,"projectId":9878621,"letterContent":"In a high school environment, fostering a culture of mutual respect and personal accountability is vital. Your donation has allowed us to provide meaningful rewards and experiences that celebrate our students' hard work, improved attendance, and daily acts of kindness.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we have already been able to Acknowledge consistent effort from students who often fly under the radar, boost classroom morale by creating tangible goals for positive behavior, and strengthen the bond between students and faculty through a shared system of appreciation.\r\n\r\nWhen students feel seen and valued for their character, they are more engaged in their academic journey. You haven't just provided \"incentives\"—you've invested in a more supportive and productive learning environment for our young adults.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for our students and for believing in the power of positive reinforcement.","fullyFundedDate":1764693191364,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-incentives/9878621/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagnotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073243_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686577173472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073243"},{"teacherId":5784651,"projectId":9659966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to provide my students with relevant materials for financial literacy! This first semester, we have been working through How to Adult. While many of my students don't consider themselves readers, they have been enjoying using this book as a learning tool. I am excited to have 4 more books to share with them! The language of these books makes learning accessible for all reading levels. The authors are not just stating facts; they are story-telling. It is through stories that we most easily learn. I know that as an adult reading these books made a positive impact on my life. I am excited for my students and their families for them to learn positive money mindsets that are usually not taught in school. Thank you for supporting me in my vision to help my students set themselves up for financial success!","fullyFundedDate":1756931817683,"projectUrl":"project/money-smarts-building-financial-literac/9659966/","projectTitle":"Money Smarts: Building Financial Literacy for Life After High School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaborek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5784651_orig.jpg?crop=1324,1324,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745861095062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gaborek"},{"teacherId":7823512,"projectId":9586094,"letterContent":"Because of the donated sewing machines, students now have access to a practical skill that supports them both in and beyond the art room.\r\nThey use the machines to mend their own clothing and bags, saving them money and giving them confidence in taking care of their belongings. For many, it's the first time they've been able to fix something on their own.\r\n\r\nThe machines have also become a hands-on learning tool.\r\nStudents learn the basics of sewing, gain independence, and discover a new form of creativity and craftsmanship.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom resource that meets real student needs while building lifelong skills — thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756077675713,"projectUrl":"project/sew-what-we-need-sewing-machines/9586094/","projectTitle":"Sew What? We Need Sewing Machines!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merikas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7823512_orig.png?crop=582,582,x95,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743551595089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hinnebusch"},{"teacherId":9073243,"projectId":9479246,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and interest in my students and I's classroom project. Many students were excited to see man of their favorite incentives available to them in the classroom store. Students who may have came to school hungry in the morning and missed breakfast were also grateful to have a few hungry snack options. \r\n\r\nAs students who struggle with self-regulation, a favorite snack sometimes enough to motivate them to meet the academic and behavioral expectations. We truly appreciate you and could not continue our classroom store without your help! Thank you for everything you do for our classroom and others. Have a wonderful holiday season.","fullyFundedDate":1758294462585,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-incentives/9479246/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagnotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073243_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686577173472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073243"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88715","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":574,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":91,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"9.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.6,"schoolId":88715,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/george-westinghouse-high-school/88715"}