{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Green Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7774896,"projectId":8032171,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our classroom technology initiative. Your contributions have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, bringing tools and resources that many of them might not otherwise experience. As someone who sees the impact every day, I'd like to share how this technology is helping our students learn, what excites them most about the new additions, and a few stories of individual growth that stand out.\r\nMany of our donors are familiar with technology in their daily lives—smartphones, laptops, video calls—but in the classroom, it's used in targeted ways to boost engagement, personalize learning, and make abstract concepts more concrete and accessible. For example, interactive platforms and adaptive software allow students to learn at their own pace, receiving immediate feedback that helps them master skills before moving on. This has been especially powerful in subjects like math and reading, where students can practice concepts through gamified exercises or virtual simulations. Technology also fosters collaboration: students work together on shared digital projects, building communication and teamwork skills while accessing a world of resources beyond our textbooks. Overall, it increases engagement by making lessons more dynamic and relevant—students are more motivated when they can explore topics interactively rather than just listening or reading passively. Research and classroom observations show this leads to better retention, higher participation, and stronger outcomes, particularly for students who thrive with visual or hands-on approaches.\r\nWhat excites our students most about the new technology is its interactive and immersive quality—especially the AI-driven adaptive tools and elements of gamification that turn learning into an engaging challenge. They love how the system adjusts to their needs, offering instant hints or extra practice when they're stuck, or advancing them quickly when they've grasped a concept. The game-like features, with rewards, levels, and real-time progress tracking, make even tough subjects feel fun and achievable. Many students describe it as \"like playing a game but actually learning,\" which has sparked a genuine enthusiasm for schoolwork that we didn't always see before.\r\nA few particular students have really warmed to this new technology in inspiring ways. One student, let's call him Alex, struggled with math confidence and often disengaged during traditional lessons. Since we introduced the adaptive platform, he's taken ownership of his learning—he logs in eagerly during free time, tracks his progress badges, and has improved his scores dramatically while proudly sharing his achievements with classmates. Another student, Maria, who is an English language learner, benefits hugely from the personalized audio and visual supports; the tech helps her build vocabulary and comprehension at her pace without feeling singled out. She's become more vocal in class discussions and even helps peers now. These stories aren't isolated—across the room, quieter students are participating more, reluctant learners are staying focused longer, and everyone seems more invested in their own growth.\r\nYour support is directly fueling these moments of discovery and progress. Thank you again for believing in our students and helping create a more engaging, equitable classroom. We're grateful and excited to keep building on this momentum together.\r\nWith appreciation,\r\n[Your Name/Teacher]","fullyFundedDate":1700267041513,"projectUrl":"project/students-success/8032171/","projectTitle":"Students Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gehlken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7774896_orig.jpg?crop=1668,1667,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633747431793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7774896"},{"teacherId":8155916,"projectId":9994201,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations. These have already made an impact with students who come to my office for snacks or food when they are hungry. This in itself helps close that gap of inequities that exist with the access to basic needs such as to food or lack of which leads to hunger. You'd be surprised how much of a difference it makes in a students attitude and motivation when they are fulfilled in all aspects when compared to when they do not have their needs met. The technology has also been useful for SEL regulation and the lessons through the materials bought via donors will be implemented to further help students beyond just their academic needs.","fullyFundedDate":1768111558884,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-success-zen-zone/9994201/","projectTitle":"Calm and Success Zen Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8155916_orig.jpg?crop=1450,1450,x0,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635280685912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8155916"},{"teacherId":8119855,"projectId":9987230,"letterContent":"Our students are using these materials daily as part of our writing and creative literacy routines. The spiral notebooks have become each student's personal writing space: used for daily quick writes, brainstorming, drafting, and reflection. Having a notebook they can keep and return to has helped students take more ownership of their thinking and writing.\r\n\r\nOne especially meaningful moment came during a multi-genre project on a famous person. Students used the construction paper, colored pencils, markers, and metallic Sharpies to create visual pieces that accompanied their analytical writing such as timelines, blackout poetry, illustrated quotes, and symbolic artwork. The supplies allowed students to express complex ideas in ways that went beyond a traditional essay, and it was powerful to watch students who usually struggle with writing feel confident and proud of their work.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate. Students were genuinely surprised and excited to see a classroom stocked with high-quality notebooks, colorful paper, and art supplies just for them. \r\n\r\nFor many students, having choice in colors, pens, and tools made writing feel less intimidating and more inviting. The materials sent a clear message: their ideas are worth investing in. That sense of value translated directly into higher engagement and willingness to take creative risks.\r\n\r\nStudents are building on these resources as we move into creative projects that merge writing with analysis, including blackout poetry, narrative writing, and multi-genre essays. Students will draft in their notebooks, revise with peer feedback, and then transform their writing into polished creative pieces using the art supplies.\r\n\r\nThese materials will continue to support not just academic growth, but confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768010853800,"projectUrl":"project/give-students-access-to-materials-to-be/9987230/","projectTitle":"Give Students Access to materials to be confident, and prepared!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Otter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8119855_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699229870862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8119855"},{"teacherId":10000445,"projectId":9258458,"letterContent":"My students and I have been putting our new resources to great use! We recently began a project where students are creating their own books about study skills, the importance of school, and developing emotional awareness. Each book highlights strategies for setting priorities, goal setting, organization, and social-emotional learning tools. The students are so proud of their work and hope that their books can serve as guides to help other students succeed in the future.\r\n\r\nThe students were extremely excited to dive in! Many of them immediately began brainstorming ideas and discussing how they could make their books helpful and creative. It was amazing to see their motivation grow once they had the materials in their hands.\r\n\r\nStudents will be finalizing their books and sharing them with classmates and other students. They're eager to see their hard work come to life and to know that their projects might make a difference for others.","fullyFundedDate":1746133578879,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-community-of-lifelong-reader/9258458/","projectTitle":"Building a Community of Lifelong Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10000445"},{"teacherId":8183754,"projectId":9220232,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing electric tuners for our program. Your generous contribution will benefit the children not just this year, but for many years to come. Because of your support, we can now tune our instruments much more quickly and efficiently, saving valuable time and enabling the children to focus on learning and growing.\r\n\r\nEvery student is now able to have the resources they need in class, students who don't have access to technology at home are now able to have it in the classroom. Thank you so much for your selfless contribution to our program!","fullyFundedDate":1746787312346,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in/9220232/","projectTitle":"Tune In!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mamula","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8183754"},{"teacherId":8434182,"projectId":9635630,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous donation! Because the Robert M. MacNamara Foundation funded my project for two Chromebooks, my students no longer need to worry about access to a device. \r\nThe extra Chromebooks are used on a daily basis by students who have forgotten their own devices or whose school-issued devices are malfunctioning. \r\nMy students rely on Chromebooks in several ways to access digital versions of my notes, view images and videos, complete assignments, access audiobooks, and create projects. \r\nMy classes recently completely district-mandated testing that is only available in digital format; therefore, the Chromebooks were essential in all of my classes. It was clear that students felt relieved knowing they wouldn't need to delay testing. \r\nSince you provided the additional Chromebooks, I can see that my students no longer feel stressed or embarrassed about any Chromebook issues. They know their academic progress will not be delayed.\r\nWe appreciate your generosity; thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757335715288,"projectUrl":"project/chromebooks-for-success/9635630/","projectTitle":"Chromebooks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jobin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8434182"},{"teacherId":5693355,"projectId":8353421,"letterContent":"My kids love the seats! They are able to enjoy their reading corner and they are spending time reading!\r\n\r\nIt so awesome to see kiddos reading and developing a real love of it! Being comfortable while reading is so important to help cement that love of reading!\r\n\r\nKids need to figure out what works for them and again, being comfortable is so important. We thank you so much for the help with that!\r\n\r\nThe mailbox sure has come in handy too! It helps kids learn routines and helps them to look for important communications!","fullyFundedDate":1714585766102,"projectUrl":"project/seats-and-mailboxes-for-my-students/8353421/","projectTitle":"Seats and Mailboxes for My students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leah Casarotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5693355_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683788044487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5693355"},{"teacherId":9347851,"projectId":9254518,"letterContent":"The Black Student Union HBCU Showcase successfully raised awareness about the history, impact, and relevance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This event featured student-created informational booths and presentations. We aimed to educate and inspire our fellow peers about the benefits of attending college. The resources enabled students to create visually appealing materials, interactive displays, and presentations that effectively led this awareness and outreach initiative. Your contribution directly enabled the creation of engaging materials and empowered our students to lead this vital awareness initiative. We believe this showcase helps foster a more informed and appreciative school community. I appreciate your commitment to our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1744736133580,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-legacy-a-showcase-of-hb/9254518/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our Legacy: A Showcase of HBCUs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347851_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700641148305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347851"},{"teacherId":9399021,"projectId":8598258,"letterContent":"Working with students with special needs always presents a challenge. One never knows what types of students they might receive. Having flexible seating in my classroom has made such an amazing impact on the students I teach. They love having a choice and use all of the available products. They especially love the exercise balls! \r\nWhen I first revealed the products, they argued over who would get to inflate the balls and where the floor desks would work the best. They used excellent problem solving skills to make the most of the products and to use them appropriately.\r\nNow, it's strange to see my students at basic desks. They are allowed to sprawl around the classroom and make themselves comfortable during their learning. This has help cut down on bad behaviors and has encouraged kids to engage more in the lessons being presented because they are able to make themselves \"at home\" and learn in the best way possible for them.","fullyFundedDate":1723468027954,"projectUrl":"project/individuality-and-acceptance-for-those-w/8598258/","projectTitle":"Individuality and Acceptance for Those With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9399021_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756398724418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399021"},{"teacherId":9399021,"projectId":8084285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom. My students are always looking for meaningful stories that are at a level they can read and comprehend. Your support has put books in the hands of 100s of students and given them a chance to expand their horizons! \r\nStudents are required to do sustained silent reading as a part of my class. This helps them build \"muscles\" to continue learning. Anything that makes them excited to read and learn is appreciated!\r\nThank you again. I cannot begin to explain the impact these items have had on my class!","fullyFundedDate":1701648249088,"projectUrl":"project/advancing-reading-skills-for-struggling/8084285/","projectTitle":"Advancing Reading Skills for Struggling High Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blovsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9399021_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756398724418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399021"},{"teacherId":2535717,"projectId":7992784,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation. My students have been able to use these new supplies to create more bulletin boards celebrating diversity throughout out school. In addition, we are just completing lapbooks to enhance lessons they are teaching on instructional strategies. These lapbooks will give them a way to learn about teaching strategies while also allowing them to use the new cricut machines so they can eventually use them in their own classrooms! Up next, my students will be creating small gifts for the students they work with at the elementary level allowing elementary and high school students a way to share the memories of their time together! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1700572248374,"projectUrl":"project/creating-cuteness-in-the-classroom/7992784/","projectTitle":"Creating Cuteness in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tolzin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2535717"},{"teacherId":9354429,"projectId":8005291,"letterContent":"Technology in my classroom helps students learn by making lessons more visual, interactive, and accessible to different learning styles. Many students understand concepts better when they can see them in color or work with hands-on materials. The Epson EcoTank color printer allows students to create high-quality visual projects, graphic organizers, and learning tools that bring lessons to life and make abstract ideas easier to understand. Technology and classroom tools also support collaboration, as students can work together on activities, review games, and projects that reinforce learning in meaningful ways.\r\nThe most exciting new product for my students is the color printer because it gives them ownership over their work. Being able to print colorful charts, illustrations, and final projects makes learning feel more real and rewarding. Students are more motivated to revise and take pride in their assignments when they know they can produce a polished final product. Additionally, tools like whiteboards, dry erase markers, and colored pencils allow lessons to feel more like active problem-solving than passive note-taking.\r\nSeveral students have especially warmed to this new technology, particularly visual learners and students who struggle with traditional worksheets. These students benefit from seeing information presented in color and being able to manipulate materials during lessons. Flexible seating, such as the faux leather chair, helps students who need movement or alternative seating to stay focused, while the tower fan ensures a comfortable environment so all students can concentrate and engage. 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