{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Glendale High School","outOfStateSupporters":21.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9829920,"projectId":9890258,"letterContent":"When the students see the Takis and the Arizona Iced Tea in my cabinet for the students store, they are eager to get their snack on, which is what we want! I need my room to constantly have whatever snack strikes their fancy for the tickets to work. \r\n\r\nHere's a good story: Recently, I had an administrator observe my teaching. He said it was one of the best he's seen in his career, and while much of it is due to the extensive training that I have with teaching skills, the student store and ticketing give its that final 5% of fun and engagement that make the room a positive place to be. \r\n\r\nFor example, if I have a lot of students (32, say) and about 10 of them are not in their seats and not starting the class correctly, I start loudly walking around and handing out tickets to those who are doing what they are supposed to do. Suddenly, all the students are rushing for their binders and opening their Chromebooks. It's not foolproof, but it's usually quite effective. And it only works if I have snacks the students actually want to buy. Like Takis. Takis are the most important of all the snacks. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS.","fullyFundedDate":1763280914885,"projectUrl":"project/cha-ching-20-motivational-snacks-for-g/9890258/","projectTitle":"Cha-Ching 2.0: Motivational Snacks for Great Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castel de Oro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829920_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731027612831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-casteldeoro"},{"teacherId":9995221,"projectId":9249518,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, the technology and materials provided through this project have helped bridge the gap between what students learn in the classroom and the real-world skills they need after graduation. Many of our students rely heavily on school-based resources, so having access to high-quality tools has made a meaningful difference in their ability to stay organized, focused, and motivated in their academic work.\r\nWhat excites students most about this project is that the materials are not only useful, but practical for their future. Students immediately saw how these tools could support studying, collaboration, virtual learning, and personal responsibility—skills that are essential for college, trade programs, and career training. \r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with focus or consistency showed noticeable growth. For example, students who are preparing for college or vocational programs became more proactive about planning for life after graduation. These materials helped them see that their goals are attainable and that their community believes in their success. Your support has not only enhanced learning, and it has boosted student confidence, pride, and perseverance.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping them take meaningful steps toward their future.","fullyFundedDate":1744983329714,"projectUrl":"project/decision-day-2025-at-ghs/9249518/","projectTitle":"Decision Day 2025 at GHS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bucio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9995221_orig.jpg?crop=1843,1843,x521,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744217616785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995221"},{"teacherId":9674452,"projectId":9615742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my classroom that cares! With your help I was able to start off the school year with such a nurturing, calm, and positive environment for my students. I hear again and again from students how important it is to feel like their teachers care about them, and the small things that you helped me purchase were able to create an environment in which students are certain that I care about their well-being both inside and outside of my classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents who are hungry, distracted, or have other needs that are missing, are not able to learn as effectively, and you have helped ensure that my students are able to foster their learning in such a wonderful environment. Thank you for your assistance!","fullyFundedDate":1755455053070,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-that-cares/9615742/","projectTitle":"A Classroom That Cares!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Postajian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9674452_orig.png?crop=1092,1092,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723689690376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9674452"},{"teacherId":9674452,"projectId":9615577,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in funding our campaign for visual and digital literacy for my students. This year we have been using the incredible projects that you have provided supplies for including the chargers and art supplies to create beautiful work to analyze literature. \r\n\r\nStudents at Glendale high school encompass a variety of learning styles, many student students are kinesthetic learners and require additional tools to help them portray their mastery of certain concepts. These visual and digital artistic project that we work on allowed these types of students to create visual representations of their work. Providing students this opportunity is so important and I thank you for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1755459230906,"projectUrl":"project/ms-postajians-literature-through-visua/9615577/","projectTitle":"Ms. Postajian's Literature Through Visual and Digital Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Postajian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9674452_orig.png?crop=1092,1092,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723689690376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9674452"},{"teacherId":2838100,"projectId":9753822,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. My students were incredibly excited to come into class and see that snacks were available when they were hungry. For many of them, this made a meaningful difference in their ability to focus and participate.\r\n\r\nWe used some of the snacks as prizes during math games, which motivated students and made learning even more engaging and fun. I also quickly realized just how important this project was—many of my students do not eat during the school day, and even in the last class of the day there were students who had not eaten at all. Having snacks available helped ensure they could learn without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nWe ended up needing more snacks than we originally requested because, as any teacher knows, teenagers are always hungry! Your donation helped meet a real and ongoing need, and my students truly benefited from your kindness and generosity. Thank you for making a positive impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758829633068,"projectUrl":"project/snacky-snacks/9753822/","projectTitle":"Snacky Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2838100_orig.png?crop=276,276,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660338224707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missagoss"},{"teacherId":9829920,"projectId":9604741,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me bring a true reading vibe to my classroom. The warm lamps, LED lighting, and cozy seating have completely changed the feel of the space. Students now drift toward the reading corner on their own, drawn in by the calm atmosphere and the chance to relax with a book.\r\n\r\nThe bean bag chairs have become a fun reward for reading and staying on task, and the lighting helps soften the harsh fluorescent glow we all live under. The whole area feels welcoming, comfortable, and full of personality, which is exactly what I had hoped for.\r\n\r\nYour support added so much warmth and love to our classroom. Thank you for helping me make reading something students look forward to every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755388646169,"projectUrl":"project/reading-atmospheres-in-the-classroom-ma/9604741/","projectTitle":"Reading Atmospheres in the Classroom: Make the Reading Corner Inviting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castel de Oro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829920_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731027612831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-casteldeoro"},{"teacherId":2517734,"projectId":9587896,"letterContent":"I am absolutely thrilled to share the amazing news that our project, \"Paper Maché Ice Cream Cones,\" is fully funded! On behalf of the my students who will benefit directly from your generosity, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this fun and engaging art experience possible.\r\n\r\nYour support means we can immediately start the project using paper maché supplies, wire, masking tape, vibrant paints, and colorful tissue paper needed to transform simple materials into delightful, whimsical ice cream cone sculptures. For many of our students, who come from low-income households, these hands-on opportunities are essential, and your donation ensures they have access to quality materials they otherwise wouldn't.\r\n\r\nThis project is about much more than just art supplies; it's about craftsmanship and collaboration. Our students (Grades 9-12) will be diving into complex construction techniques, learning how to manipulate wire and build sturdy forms before layering them with maché. They'll then have the ultimate freedom to express their creativity by choosing unique flavors, colors, and textures for each scoop of ice cream.\r\n\r\nBy giving them this chance to reflect on themes like joy and nostalgia, you're helping them create personal and expressive pieces that build confidence and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nWe cannot wait to see the final, colorful display of these creations in our school art gallery, where the entire community can appreciate their hard work. Thank you again for investing in their artistic education and fostering a space where creativity, skill-building, and pure joy can thrive.\r\n\r\nWe'll share photos of the finished masterpieces as soon as they are complete!","fullyFundedDate":1762267551339,"projectUrl":"project/whats-better-than-ice-cream-ice-cream/9587896/","projectTitle":"What's Better Than Ice Cream? 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Both students and adults walk into the room and immediately comment \"I LOVE your room!\" or \"It feels so good in here.\" I take pride in a welcoming space, especially for the newcomers adjusting to a new country.\r\n\r\nThe library corner — complete with lights, rug, and pleated fabric panels — has become a favorite hangout spot for reading and quiet conversation. I love having students come in at lunch or after school to just be in the room somewhere comfortable. Your contribution didn't just fund materials; it helped establish belonging and beauty for kids who are still finding their footing in a new language and culture.","fullyFundedDate":1755423732845,"projectUrl":"project/revive-my-classroom-walls-bring-them-ba/9614684/","projectTitle":"Revive My Classroom Walls! Bring Them Back From the Dead!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castel de Oro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829920_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731027612831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-casteldeoro"},{"teacherId":9829920,"projectId":9608173,"letterContent":"Teaching reading to teenagers is already difficult; it's even harder when it's in a language they are just starting to learn. Teens are not excited to read (and as much hand-wringing that we do as a society, they never really have been). Because of your generosity, my English Language Development students now have access to books that make them want to read. When the boxes arrived, I catalogued each book and recorded what they were about and their reading levels and set it all up in my library. The students gravitate towards these books and pick them up, even if it's just to be able to sit together in the library section and look like they are reading. One of my students had to do independent study and he took one of the books with him and *actually read it,* which I was very excited for. \r\n\r\nThese high-interest, low-level books are perfect for the independent reading projects the students have coming up soon. They students keep asking about it and it seems accessible to them because of the books you helped me purchase. Thank you for giving my students the chance to see themselves as readers, thinkers, and members of a shared community.","fullyFundedDate":1755397974518,"projectUrl":"project/english-doesnt-suck-help-buy-books-for/9608173/","projectTitle":"English Doesn't Suck! Help Buy Books for my Migrant Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castel de Oro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829920_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731027612831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-casteldeoro"},{"teacherId":9829920,"projectId":9583425,"letterContent":"I use these materials I LOVE my student store and so do the students. They saw all the fun snacks and toys and In fact, I need to make a new project to fund it again and get more materials. The kids look forward to it every week and it gives me something to incentivize good behavior. The best part of it is creating a culture of known good behavior that can last in my classroom. I have almost all ninth graders and there are still a lot of variations maturity level in the room, so extrinsic motivation appeals to the most students.\r\n\r\nI use the tickets the most in the beginning of the class, when the students are supposed to have their binders and computers ready on their desk regardless of the lesson plan. When I walk around to give the tickets, it triggers the students who are lagging to rush and grab their materials. Post-covid has been very difficult on teachers. The two years of learning loss created such terrible social habits and this has been my way to retrain students how to student appropriately.\r\n\r\nWhat comes with good behavior is actual learning, which over time turns into actual motivation. When students know the answer, they want to participate more. When the classroom is quieter, they learn. It's not a perfect solution - not all students take to the tickets, but the majority do and I am seeing a longer honey-moon period as a result. (The honeymoon period can be anywhere from 2-6 weeks in school. Then the real students come out.) Be on the lookout for another project to add more to the store, as my supplies are already running low!","fullyFundedDate":1755302143882,"projectUrl":"project/chaching-ticketed-incentives-for-amazin/9583425/","projectTitle":"ChaCHING! Ticketed Incentives for Amazing Behavior to Support Migrant Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castel de Oro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829920_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731027612831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-casteldeoro"},{"teacherId":2838100,"projectId":9513431,"letterContent":"My students have been using the notebook and highlighter supplies to take math notes. With graphing notebooks, they can copy notes and graphs accurately. With the highlighters, students can also emphasize important information. Notes are so helpful for them to refer back to during their tests and quizzes. Whiteboard markers have also been helpful for students to show their understanding. They use mini whiteboards to solve problems individually and in groups/partners and show their understanding as well as their struggles. The craft sticks have also been great for student engagement. The craft sticks allow for me to choose students randomly, to give other students an opportunity to share their learning instead of calling on the same students who raise their hands. The stickers have also become something they look forward to receiving on their warm-ups. Snacks have been extremely helpful for students who don't eat the school food and/or are just low on energy in general.","fullyFundedDate":1755361926524,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9513431/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2838100_orig.png?crop=276,276,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660338224707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missagoss"},{"teacherId":2517734,"projectId":9301318,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students have eagerly embraced the sea creature sculpture project, bringing marine biology to life through art. Using 14 gauge wire, masking tape, and paper mâché, each student has built a sturdy armature and carefully crafted their chosen sea creature with attention to detail and creativity. A particularly inspiring moment was when a student painted the shimmering scales of a fish while excitedly sharing facts about its habitat, blending artistic expression with scientific knowledge.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were thrilled by the opportunity to explore both art and marine life in a hands-on way. They enjoyed researching their creatures' unique features and thoughtfully translating those details into their sculptures. The process of shaping, texturing, and decorating allowed them to develop fine motor skills and artistic confidence, while fostering curiosity about ocean ecosystems.\r\nLooking ahead, students will present their finished sculptures to the class, explaining the research behind their designs and reflecting on their creative journey. This project has truly sparked collaboration, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for the ocean's diversity. Your support has made this rich learning experience possible, and we are grateful for your role in inspiring our young artists and scientists. 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