{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy","outOfStateSupporters":29.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9747672,"projectId":10447346,"letterContent":"We want to give a huge thank you for our rugs.\r\nEvery year, we try to invest in new rugs and the students have talked about how we need to get colored rugs. These new rugs are neon and fit right into our classroom environment. We have LED lights which also pair very well with the new rugs.\r\nMy students have stated that the shelves are great addition to the classroom. The students put them up right away. We will use the rugs daily to continue making the classroom look amazing!\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787871182202,"projectUrl":"project/make-the-room-glow/10447346/","projectTitle":"Make the Room Glow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tengowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9747672_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726424427450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747672"},{"teacherId":9747672,"projectId":10506051,"letterContent":"We want to give a huge thank you for our classroom materials.\r\nEvery year, we try to work on different hands-on activities. The materials that you donated to are going to be used multiple times by the students. When opening, the students were very interested in the owl pellets and the myth/truth kit. They opened it right away to begin using it. My physics students are very excited about building bridges and constructing different items.\r\nMy students have stated that the items are great addition to the classroom and we should get more. \r\nThank you for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787871182768,"projectUrl":"project/science-is-fun/10506051/","projectTitle":"Science is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tengowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9747672_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726424427450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747672"},{"teacherId":9747672,"projectId":10447267,"letterContent":"We want to give a huge thank you for our bookshelves.\r\nEvery year, we use the same metal bookshelves and the students have talked about how \"ugly\" they are. Sometimes, the shelves fell off or were sideways. The new wood bookshelves are nice, clean and they fit right into our classroom environment. Each shelf is being utilized with binders, folders and/or other classroom materials.\r\nMy students have stated that the shelves are great addition to the classroom and we should get more. \r\nThank you for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1786126846096,"projectUrl":"project/make-our-classroom-storage-look-organize/10447267/","projectTitle":"Make Our Classroom Storage Look Organized and Inviting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tengowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9747672_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726424427450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747672"},{"teacherId":5784651,"projectId":10364307,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me to make sure that my students have shirts that will help them to make a positive first impression! Throughout the school year, we go on many different field trips and participate in leadership programs. For some of these experiences, students need to dress in business casual attire. It is so helpful for me to have a closet of options for them in case they forgot to dress up that day or if they did not have the appropriate clothing at home to wear. Thank you for helping to make sure that clothing is not a barrier to my students getting opportunities!","fullyFundedDate":1783969097132,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-wears-a-collar/10364307/","projectTitle":"Confidence Wears a Collar","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":10405109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! By having a classroom closet, I was able reclaim a file cabinet and make the classroom more organized. Now, when a student needs a rain jacket, hat, belt, dress pants, or dress shirt, they will be easy to find and wrinkle-free. I also greatly appreciate that we have the humidity absorber, since my classroom is not temperature controlled. Students' interview and professional activity clothing will be clean and fresh so that it is ready for them to use whenever we need!","fullyFundedDate":1785346446061,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-dreams-wrinkle-free/10405109/","projectTitle":"Keeping Dreams Wrinkle-Free","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":8025298,"projectId":10090244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school through DonorsChoose! The refrigerator you provided has made a meaningful difference in helping our student organizations continue their fundraising efforts and generate funds to support our students and school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have been able to help fund educational field trips, Senior Class activities, and schoolwide PBIS incentives. What may seem like a simple resource has created opportunities for our students to take an active role in supporting their school and creating memorable experiences for their peers.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students. Your generosity has helped make it possible for our student organizations to continue growing, fundraising, and giving back to the school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us make a difference, one opportunity at a time!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nThe Westinghouse 6–12 School Community","fullyFundedDate":1774054268738,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-student-success-a-cool-way-to-g/10090244/","projectTitle":"Fueling Student Success: A Cool Way to Give Back","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ricketts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8025298"},{"teacherId":5784651,"projectId":10377495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating posters that celebrate Black excellence! These posters will help create classroom environments where students can see positive, inspiring representations of Black leaders, innovators, creators, and changemakers.\r\n\r\nRepresentation matters! Seeing people who look like them accomplishing incredible things can help students recognize their own potential, build confidence, and feel proud of who they are and what they can achieve.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a school that celebrates diversity, encourages students to dream big, and reminds them that excellence is possible for everyone! We are so grateful for your support of our students and our school!","fullyFundedDate":1785174077879,"projectUrl":"project/representation-matters-inspiring-hallwa/10377495/","projectTitle":"Representation Matters: Inspiring Hallway Posters!","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":10364315,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating new inspirational posters to your school! Thanks to your generosity, over 5 classrooms and 1 office got a poster refresh! Having a colorful, welcoming room makes a difference in how students feel when they enter that room for class or a meeting. For many of our students, school can sometimes feel overwhelming. Having positive messages and reminders throughout the classroom can help encourage them to believe in themselves, persevere through challenges, and recognize their own potential. Your generosity is helping us create a classroom where students feel supported, inspired, and ready to learn. We truly appreciate your kindness and investment in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1785346926972,"projectUrl":"project/words-that-inspire-walls-that-welcome/10364315/","projectTitle":"Words That Inspire, Walls That Welcome","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":10364296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying my classroom with rain jackets! My students were excited to receive them! Living in Pittsburgh, we have many rainy days, and we are grateful that they will be prepared! My students can use them for walking to and from school as well as going to their work internships in the afternoon. Because rain is not an excuse for being late to school or not wanting to go to their internships, I am really grateful to be able to provide them with the jackets. With students normally walking or taking the bus, having a rain jacket is essential! Thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1784816829041,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-deserves-to-stay-dry/10364296/","projectTitle":"Every Student Deserves to Stay Dry","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":7924750,"projectId":5718588,"letterContent":"The donation of the iPad has made a meaningful impact on our students by giving them access to technology that supports hands-on, interactive learning. Students have been able to use the iPad to research information, complete educational activities, access digital resources, practice technology skills, and collaborate on classroom projects.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has helped students become more comfortable using technology as a learning tool while developing important skills such as research, communication, problem-solving, organization, and digital literacy. It has also provided opportunities for students to work more independently and engage with lessons in ways that are interactive and meaningful.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the donation has helped prepare our students for the technology they will encounter in college, careers, and the workplace. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of our donors and the positive difference this iPad has made in our students' educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1629385694457,"projectUrl":"project/learn-the-ipad/5718588/","projectTitle":"Learn the iPad!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Selko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7924750_orig.jpg?crop=1934,1934,x0,y193&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753904172017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7924750"},{"teacherId":7823512,"projectId":10137274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our project to provide students some grab and go necessities. While teaching is a large part of the \"teacher\" job, it's also extremely important to help students meet their needs to have the best educational experience in school. Sometimes that looks like curriculum and sometimes it looks like hygiene supplies and a new backpack when theirs breaks. \r\n\r\nNot only am I grateful, but so are my students! They have a dedicated spot where they can find their essentials. We are going to start the school year off so strong thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1778108449402,"projectUrl":"project/grab-and-go-essentials-for-student-succe/10137274/","projectTitle":"Grab-and-Go Essentials for Student Success","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":5784651,"projectId":10167838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with snacks to keep them energized during our activities this summer! Some students rely on school in order to be full. Thank you for helping me to make sure that my high school students have snacks to supplement school provided lunches. In particular, thank you for helping me to provide them with healthier snack options than they normally buy themselves (ie. hot cheetos and funyuns). 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