{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hayward High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1858230,"projectId":9746033,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in the power of a simple skein of yarn to change lives! 🧶💖 Because of your generosity, our \"Crochet for a Cause\" club has hit the ground running. The moment the boxes arrived, my students wasted no time unboxing the hooks and colorful yarn, eager to learn their first stitches.\r\n\r\nIt has been incredible to watch students, some who have never held a crochet hook before, sit together, focused and determined. They aren't just learning slip knots and double crochets; they are learning that their hands have the power to bring comfort to someone hurting.\r\n\r\nYour support has turned our classroom into a workshop of compassion. Every hat or scarf we create is a message to a child at our local hospital that they are not alone. Thank you for empowering my students to become makers and givers. We are stitching hope into every loop! 🧸✨","fullyFundedDate":1759371464349,"projectUrl":"project/crochet-for-a-cause-creating-comfort-fo/9746033/","projectTitle":"Crochet for a Cause: Creating Comfort for Pediatric Cancer Patients","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oliverez-Pitta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1858230_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476315861403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/oliverez"},{"teacherId":1858230,"projectId":9698169,"letterContent":"Words cannot express the gratitude my students and I feel seeing this project fully funded. While our specialized Nutrition Unit is scheduled for the Spring, the arrival of these materials has already sparked a wave of curiosity and excitement in our portable classroom. ✨\r\n\r\nYou have not just provided supplies; you have provided the infrastructure for a \"Living Lab.\" Currently, we are organizing the wire shelving and setting the stage for what will be a transformative experience. Because of you, when we begin our unit on wellness, we won't just be reading about photosynthesis and nutrition in a textbook. We will be witnessing it. 🧪🌿\r\n\r\nYour donation means that my 9th graders will soon be getting their hands wet measuring pH levels, adjusting nutrient solutions, and tracking the growth of the food they will eventually eat. You have bridged the gap between abstract science concepts and real-world health equity. 🥗\r\n\r\nThank you for planting the seeds of knowledge—literally and figuratively—for my students. 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One student even said, \"I'm never touching my desk again without wiping it first.\" The moment they saw those agar plates blooming with colonies, the room erupted in chatter about hygiene, lab safety, and all the unseen microbes around us.\r\n\r\nWith the 70 percent rubbing alcohol from this project, my students can now take action based on their own data. They have started cleaning their desks before and after lab work, and many have taken extra care with their lab procedures because they truly understand the impact of contamination. It has been incredible to watch them connect their observations to real-world behavior, turning a simple bacterial culture activity into a lesson on responsibility and scientific decision-making.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, they are experiencing the full scientific process: gathering evidence, interpreting results, and making informed choices that keep our classroom safe and healthy. This project has helped them see science not just as a subject, but as something they can use to improve the world immediately around them.","fullyFundedDate":1760713231947,"projectUrl":"project/full-circle-science-cleaning-up-after-m/9804644/","projectTitle":"Full-Circle Science: Cleaning Up After Microbes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8404856_orig.png?crop=704,704,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649262205426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8404856"},{"teacherId":8404856,"projectId":9702169,"letterContent":"When the box of lab coats arrived, my students reacted like it was a holiday morning. They immediately put them on, some buttoning them all the way to the top to look official and others striking dramatic scientist poses. The energy in the room shifted right away. Suddenly our classroom felt like a real lab rather than just a room with tables and materials. The excitement made our current unit on bones feel even more engaging, and the lab coats helped students step confidently into their roles as young scientists.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during our first hands-on activity in this unit. A student who is usually hesitant to participate put on a lab coat, looked at themselves in the mirror, and said, \"I actually feel like a scientist now.\" They not only joined the group work, but ended up leading their team's labeling and structural analysis. Watching them come alive through something as simple as a lab coat reminded me how much these resources can influence confidence and curiosity.\r\n\r\nIn a few months we are moving into a unit on model organisms using C. elegans. Students will observe behavior, learn how scientists use model species to answer biological questions, and begin designing their own small investigations. The lab coats will continue to support this work by helping students feel immersed in the real scientific process. Thank you again for giving them such a memorable and motivating experience.","fullyFundedDate":1758257819625,"projectUrl":"project/professionalism-in-practice-lab-coats-f/9702169/","projectTitle":"Professionalism in Practice: Lab Coats for Future Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8404856_orig.png?crop=704,704,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649262205426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8404856"},{"teacherId":9777859,"projectId":9241059,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for funding this project. Earlier this year, our plan was to give away the iPad to a senior on Decision Day (May 1st). 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Our winner of the iPad, Delsener, has shared with us a short and sweet message appreciating your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1746785767302,"projectUrl":"project/hhs-decision-day-2025/9241059/","projectTitle":"HHS Decision Day 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nuñez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9777859_orig.png?crop=752,752,x64,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739217860244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eaophayward"},{"teacherId":8404856,"projectId":9664910,"letterContent":"When the snack boxes arrived, my students were so excited. We had just started our ecology unit, and one student laughed and said, \"Food is our limiting factor!\" It was the perfect connection between science and real life, and everyone agreed that having healthy snacks made it easier to focus during class.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already helped my students stay energized and engaged in labs and discussions. Instead of being distracted by hunger or relying on candy and energy drinks, they now have access to snacks that truly fuel their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through our ecology lessons and prepare for upcoming microbiology labs, I know these snacks will keep my students focused, motivated, and ready to think like real scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1757396751502,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-scientists-healthy-snacks/9664910/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Scientists: Healthy Snacks and Healthy Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8404856_orig.png?crop=704,704,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649262205426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8404856"},{"teacherId":1858230,"projectId":9352768,"letterContent":"Woohoo! 🥳 We are so grateful for your incredible generosity in fully funding our project to provide a massage gun and wipes for our ninth-grade Health Education students.\r\n\r\nWhen the box arrived, the students were filled with excitement and curiosity. Many had never seen or used a massage gun before, and their reactions were priceless. This gift has made our lessons on muscle development, stress reduction, and injury prevention feel real and tangible. My students are learning firsthand about the recovery stage of fitness, a topic that is often overlooked in health education. We were able to transform a theoretical lesson on physical health into a practical, hands-on experience, and for that, we are so grateful.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to use the massage gun to begin a new unit on \"Mind-Body Connection,\" where students will track their mental and physical well-being after using the massage gun to understand the full impact of recovery. We are so grateful for your partnership in promoting a thriving space for our future leaders to grow mentally, emotionally, socially, and physically.\r\n\r\n❤️ Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755735143500,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-environment-flexibility-and-rec/9352768/","projectTitle":"Healthy Environment: Flexibility and Recovery Equipment for Fitness and Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oliverez-Pitta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1858230_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476315861403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/oliverez"},{"teacherId":1858230,"projectId":9353030,"letterContent":"Woohoo! 🥳 We are so grateful for your incredible generosity in fully funding our project to provide foam rollers and wipes for our ninth-grade Health Education students. When the boxes arrived, the students were buzzing with excitement and couldn't wait to unbox them. Many of them had never seen or used a foam roller before, and their reactions of pure curiosity and energy were priceless!\r\n\r\nSince then, the foam rollers have become a key part of our lessons. Students now use them for a proper warm-up before our fitness activities and for a cool-down afterward. This has helped our students build stronger muscles, reduce stress, and prevent injuries. By providing access to these tools, we're not only promoting physical health but also fostering mental, emotional, and social wellness.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to use the foam rollers to begin a new unit on \"Mind-Body Connection,\" where students will track their mental and physical well-being after using the rollers to understand the full impact of recovery. We are so grateful for your partnership in promoting a thriving space for our future leaders to grow mentally, emotionally, socially, and physically.\r\n\r\n❤️ Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1750255567559,"projectUrl":"project/thriving-environment-flexibility-and-re/9353030/","projectTitle":"Thriving Environment: Flexibility and Recovery Equipment for Fitness and Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oliverez-Pitta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1858230_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476315861403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/oliverez"},{"teacherId":8404856,"projectId":9341497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our microbiology project! The excitement in my classroom was immediate when students first saw the agar plates, swabs, and gloves. They could not wait to start swabbing everyday items like their phones, water bottles, and even their sneakers to see what microbes might grow. When the first colonies began to appear, the room buzzed with curiosity and laughter as students compared their results and made connections to what we have been studying in class.\r\n\r\nThese materials allowed us to transform our biology unit from reading about microorganisms to actually seeing them in action. Students practiced lab safety, followed proper procedures, and carried out an NGSS-aligned investigation with real-world applications. Having the right supplies made it possible for me to guide them through authentic science work, which gave them a stronger sense of what it means to be a scientist.\r\n\r\nNext, my students will be analyzing their results to identify patterns and discuss the importance of microbes in both health and disease. They are also planning follow-up investigations, such as testing the effectiveness of different cleaning methods. Because of your generosity, students are not only building lab skills but also developing a deeper appreciation for the unseen world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1754407527963,"projectUrl":"project/petri-dishes-and-curiosity-bringing-bio/9341497/","projectTitle":"Petri Dishes and Curiosity: Bringing Biology to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8404856_orig.png?crop=704,704,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649262205426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8404856"},{"teacherId":8404856,"projectId":9264552,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Lab Coats for Future Innovators! The moment my students put on their new lab coats, the energy in the room completely shifted. They stood taller, smiled wider, and immediately began calling themselves \"real scientists.\" What could have been just another classroom activity suddenly felt like a professional experience, and you could see their confidence grow right in front of us.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the lab coats during dissections and biomedical experiments, and the difference is clear. Students take more ownership of their work, collaborate more seriously, and treat our classroom like a research lab. One student even said, \"I feel like I'm in med school!\"\r\n\r\nOur next step is diving into a biomedical pathways project where students will design and present their own health-related investigations. Wearing their lab coats, they will not only practice essential science skills but also envision themselves in the careers they are working toward.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped turn our classroom into a space where students do not just learn about science, they become scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1746786271502,"projectUrl":"project/lab-coats-for-future-innovators-prepari/9264552/","projectTitle":"Lab Coats for Future Innovators: Preparing Students for Biomedical Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8404856_orig.png?crop=704,704,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649262205426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8404856"},{"teacherId":9509436,"projectId":9254530,"letterContent":"The new resources have been a game-changer for our College and Career Center. We recently used them to support a College Application Workshop where students worked in small groups to research different colleges, trade schools, and career paths. The four-hour workshop was a success, and providing snacks helped students stay focused and engaged throughout.\r\n\r\nA standout moment was a student-led session in which seniors guided juniors through college application platforms an inspiring display of leadership and collaboration that truly reflected the spirit of our center.\r\nThe impact was immediate. Many students remarked on how much more welcoming and professional the space felt. The upgraded environment sparked renewed energy and motivation to explore post-high school opportunities.\r\n\r\nNext, we're preparing for our Fall College Application Workshops, which will take place after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. I'm excited to continue supporting students by providing snacks and water during these sessions.","fullyFundedDate":1746786909875,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds/9254530/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camacho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9509436_orig.jpg?crop=1040,1040,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713281476385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9509436"},{"teacherId":1858230,"projectId":8621470,"letterContent":"We appreciate you so much for supporting our classroom project! 🥳 Thanks to your great generosity, our students most in need are equipped with both the practical tools and the nourishment to thrive. 😍\r\n\r\nBackpacks and protein shakes may seem simple, but they make a powerful impact. With sturdy backpacks, students can confidently carry their Chromebooks, notebooks, and supplies between home and school—something many of us take for granted, but which can be a real challenge for those without the right gear. With nutritious protein shakes, students have the brain fuel they need to stay focused and energized throughout the day! 😍\r\n\r\nPart of being successful is feeling successful. Your donation helps students feel prepared, cared for, and capable. Thanks to you, they're equipped not only with materials, but with confidence. 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