{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Evergreen High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8974117,"projectId":8143552,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for supporting my Modeling Our World with Mathematics class by providing measuring tools for our forestry unit. Your generosity gave my students the chance to step outside of traditional math lessons and connect their learning to the natural world. Even though the unit was shorter than we originally planned, the time we had with the tools was meaningful. Students were able to practice measuring trees, estimating heights, and thinking about how math applies to environmental studies. For many of them, this was the first time they had used professional tools in a hands‑on way, and it sparked curiosity about how math connects to science and careers beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation was clear in the way students responded. They were excited to get outside, to work in teams, and to apply formulas in real situations rather than just on paper. The tools made the experience feel authentic, and students commented on how different it felt to measure something real instead of just solving a problem in a book. Even though we had to wrap up earlier than expected, the activities we completed gave students a sense of accomplishment and showed them that math is not just abstract—it is practical and useful in understanding the world around them.\r\n\r\nI am grateful for the opportunity your support created. The measuring tools will continue to be part of our classroom resources, and I look forward to using them again in future units. Thank you for helping my students see math in action and for giving them experiences that make learning more engaging and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1709094706435,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-forestry-trig/8143552/","projectTitle":"Tools for Forestry Trig","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974117"},{"teacherId":8974117,"projectId":8146316,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for supporting my Bridge to College Math class with the donation of the card game Charty Party. Your generosity allowed me to bring something new and creative into the classroom, and while the game was not a daily centerpiece of instruction, it had a noticeable impact when used as an intermittent activity. For seniors in an urban Seattle high school, many of whom are preparing for graduation and the transition to college or careers, keeping motivation high can be a challenge. The game provided a refreshing break from traditional problem sets and lectures, and it gave students a chance to interact with charts and data in a playful, low‑pressure way.\r\n\r\nWhen we introduced Charty Party, students were curious and engaged. The humor built into the game helped lower stress levels, and the charts sparked conversations about how data can be interpreted in different ways. For a class where English is not the first language for many students, the visual nature of the charts made the activity more accessible. Students who might hesitate to speak up during a math lesson were more willing to participate when the context was a game. They laughed, debated, and explained their choices to one another, which strengthened both their confidence and their communication skills. While the game did not replace core instruction, it served as a valuable supplement that encouraged students to see math as something connected to real life and even fun.\r\n\r\nThe success of Charty Party was moderate, but meaningful. Some students embraced it fully, while others were more reserved. What stood out was how the game worked best as an occasional activity—something to break up longer units or to re‑energize the class before tackling more challenging material. In those moments, the game helped build community and reminded students that math is not only about formulas and tests, but also about interpretation, creativity, and perspective. Seniors who are often focused on graduation requirements appreciated the chance to interact with math in a different format, and several commented that the charts made them think about data in ways they hadn't before.","fullyFundedDate":1708626630646,"projectUrl":"project/game-to-help-students-read-graphs-critic/8146316/","projectTitle":"Game to Help Students Read Graphs Critically","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974117"},{"teacherId":8974117,"projectId":7211267,"letterContent":"When I think about the difference your snack donations have made in my classroom, I see more than just food. I see energy, focus, and motivation. Many of my students come to school from homes where resources are limited, and hunger is a daily challenge. For 60% of them, English is not their first language, which makes learning even more demanding. Having snacks available during the day gives them the fuel they need to stay engaged and the reassurance that someone cares about their success. I've noticed that when students know they will have something to eat, they are more willing to participate in lessons, ask questions, and keep trying even when the material feels difficult. The snacks have become a bridge between meeting basic needs and unlocking academic effort.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes beyond academics. Snack time has created moments of community and inclusion. Students who might otherwise feel embarrassed about not having food are able to share in the same experience as their peers. This reduces stigma and builds confidence. I've seen students relax, laugh, and connect with one another during these breaks, which helps them return to class ready to learn. In a setting where poverty and language barriers can make school feel overwhelming, the consistency of snacks has given my students something reliable to count on. It shows them that their community supports them and believes in their future. Your donations have turned simple granola bars and fruit into symbols of care, encouragement, and possibility.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not only nourished but also motivated. They are more focused, more willing to take risks in learning, and more confident in their ability to succeed. Thank you for helping transform our classroom into a place of hope and opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1679107530375,"projectUrl":"project/motivators-for-students-planning-their-f/7211267/","projectTitle":"Motivators for Students Planning Their Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974117"},{"teacherId":8833832,"projectId":8987084,"letterContent":"On behalf of our staff and students, we want to extend our deepest appreciation for you generous support of our students store and positive reinforcement program. Your contributions have make a profound and measurable differences in the daily lives of our students, especially those who rely on consistent encouragement, structure and recognition to thrive both academically and socially. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students store program saw a major success, including four seniors graduating this year. They are now out in the world as productive, successful young adults. Your support truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1742861119472,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-our-students-focused-and-motiv/8987084/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Our Students Focused and Motivated","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833832"},{"teacherId":8011052,"projectId":8978879,"letterContent":"Certainly! Here's a warm and thoughtful thank-you letter for your \"Printing Dreams: Bringing Student Creativity to Life\" project:\r\n\r\n⸻\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making \"Printing Dreams: Bringing Student Creativity to Life\" a reality for our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to tools that allow them to turn their ideas into tangible products. Whether they're creating custom apparel, posters, or personalized merchandise, this technology has empowered them to explore design, entrepreneurship, and branding in ways that feel exciting and real.\r\n\r\nFor many students, this is their first time using professional-level printing and heat press equipment. They're learning how to design for production, manage inventory, and think critically about what makes a product marketable. The most thrilling part for them is seeing their own artwork and ideas come to life—something that once lived on a screen is now something they can hold, wear, or sell. This hands-on learning builds confidence, pride, and valuable career skills in areas like marketing, graphic design, and business management.\r\n\r\nOne student who was often shy and hesitant to participate has now found a spark through this project. She designed a hoodie with a message of cultural pride and is now leading a small team to create a line of student-designed merchandise for our school. Your support gave her that platform, and it's been amazing to watch her grow into a leader. Thank you for helping us transform creativity into opportunity—your impact is lasting and deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1742861119300,"projectUrl":"project/printing-dreams-bringing-student-creat/8978879/","projectTitle":"“Printing Dreams: Bringing Student Creativity to Life”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Escobar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8011052"},{"teacherId":8011052,"projectId":8475571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us rebuild after an incredibly difficult setback. When our classroom equipment was stolen, it felt like we had lost not just tools, but opportunities for our students to explore, create, and learn in ways that are meaningful and relevant to their lives. Your generosity has restored more than just materials—you've helped restore our learning environment and our students' motivation.\r\n\r\nWith the replacement technology and supplies, my students are once again able to engage in hands-on, project-based learning that builds real-world skills. Whether it's designing merchandise, creating digital content, or using multimedia equipment to tell stories and market products, the new tools are helping students connect what they learn in class to potential careers and personal passions. The excitement in the room when the equipment arrived was overwhelming—students couldn't wait to start working again.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who had been struggling to stay engaged after the theft, immediately stepped up to lead a new project using the equipment you helped fund. He's now experimenting with lighting and sound setups and teaching others how to use the tools with care and creativity. The sense of pride and ownership this has created is priceless. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future—you've made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1728846981490,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-our-learning-environment-rep/8475571/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding Our Learning Environment, Replacing Stolen Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Escobar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8011052"},{"teacherId":8974117,"projectId":8765459,"letterContent":"Thank you for this gift. Even with the wifi back on, this is something students appreciate because there is no where else on campus where they can personally print. They appreciate that they can print color copies of assignments or even just their art. \r\nIt's also helpful for me. If a student has lost an assignment or needs it printed again, I can print it immediately without leaving the classroom. We can print student work to annotate it by hand instead of just relying on features within the technology they are using, and the visuals as they physically annotate have been powerful. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1726676350643,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-wifi-will-be-down-for-months/8765459/","projectTitle":"Help! Our WiFi Will Be Down for Months!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974117"},{"teacherId":8974117,"projectId":8841251,"letterContent":"This was an amazing gift. We anticipated the network would be down until January but it came back much sooner, but this is still being used. Our students use it when they need a more powerful computer than their chromebook or when their technology isn't working right. \r\nIt also allows me to have two levels of technology in my classroom. Sometimes I'll project with my issued device and then use this computer to track data about students with different kinds of technology. It allows us to have multiple kinds of instruction in the classroom as well. This is definitely a gift that will keep on giving","fullyFundedDate":1731619020025,"projectUrl":"project/help-the-network-is-down-for-whole-dis/8841251/","projectTitle":"Help! The Network is Down for Whole District!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974117"},{"teacherId":8632949,"projectId":8758521,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for getting us the Spiker box for students to see neurotransmission. We used it just this past month as students were finishing projects explaining all the proteins and ions involved in the ways that neurons work. I wanted to be sure to build up understanding enough so that students would understand what the electronic display meant when they were hooking the electrodes up to their muscles or to their heads to look at nerves firing. \r\n\r\nThe box allowed them to ask questions and really investigate by trying different things to see how it affected their nerves firing. For instance, students hooked the electrodes up to their triceps, used the box, then wanted to try putting strain on their muscles, so they watched the nerve output with push-ups and with arm wrestling. They were talking with each other about how to test their nerves firing more, and how they might be able to see it. They also tried hooking the electrodes up to their heads to see how it might affect nerves firing in brain and asked each other to think about a specific type of music, tried to scare each other to see what would happen, or tried to see what happened when they had to calculate math problems. This box really allows my students to apply the electrical potential they learned a out with ions moving in and out of their nerves and really see it!\r\n\r\nI will be using this box in years to come, and am so grateful that you gave my students this year, and in many future years, the opportunity to see and experiment with something that can be a lot more abstract. It really helped them to contextualize the neuron projects that they were building. Thank you so much for giving my students this fantastic opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1726856077438,"projectUrl":"project/help-high-school-students-see-their-own/8758521/","projectTitle":"Help High School Students See Their Own Nerves Firing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Agatsuma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8632949_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y648&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661392748627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8632949"},{"teacherId":8173182,"projectId":8813825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Now that students have access to a 3D printer, students have been more empowered to model their sketches and creations on the computer. Students are applying the skills they are learning in class to hands-on application. This is allowing students creativity to be endless. \r\n\r\nStudents are now more curious and wanting to improve their designs. This is opening opportunities for these students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math pathways. Students who normally are bored in class, are now participating because these tools have transformed their learning and drawings into something they can hold and use.","fullyFundedDate":1728846981157,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-tools-and-accessories-for-ne/8813825/","projectTitle":"3D Printing Tools and Accessories for Neurodiverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fontenot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173182"},{"teacherId":9767778,"projectId":8806109,"letterContent":"We received the salmon eggs yesterday, and want to thank you for your generous support in funding our chiller; we could not have started this tank this quickly without your support. We received our total funding cost of $500 in a very short amount of time, around 3 days and students were ecstatic to set up the tank. \r\n\r\nPrograms like this are essential in creating future environmental scientists, policymakers, and advocates for change especially in middle-lower income neighborhoods where opportunities like Salmon in Schools are less prevelant. You gave these students a chance to protect and understand the beauty their environment from within their school.\r\n\r\nWe want to thank you again, and are proud to announce that because of you, Salmon in Schools will be the first environmental science club at Evergreen High School and the only High School in Highline School District engaging in this work. Because of this program we already have students considering going into environmental science, and one of our senior fisheries based careers as a focus in college.","fullyFundedDate":1727109988405,"projectUrl":"project/ehs-salmon-in-schools/8806109/","projectTitle":"EHS Salmon in Schools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turnberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9767778_orig.jpg?crop=2315,2315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764793503263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9767778"},{"teacherId":8011052,"projectId":8049263,"letterContent":"Thank you for making \"Amplifying Diversity: Launching a Student-Led Podcast\" possible! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to professional-level podcasting equipment that allows them to create, produce, and share their voices in meaningful and powerful ways. For many of our students—especially those from historically marginalized communities—this project has given them the platform to explore their identities, tell their stories, and connect with broader audiences on topics that matter to them.\r\n\r\nThe new technology has been a game-changer in the classroom. Students are learning to script, record, edit, and publish their episodes using industry-standard tools. This hands-on experience not only strengthens their technical skills but also builds confidence, collaboration, and public speaking. The most exciting part for them has been hearing their final products—real episodes with music, interviews, and narration that sound just like the ones they hear on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It has been empowering for them to realize that their voices deserve to be heard.\r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, who was previously quiet and hesitant to participate in class, has truly blossomed through this project. She took the lead on an episode about cultural identity, interviewed community members in both English and Spanish, and edited the entire episode herself. Her pride in her work and her willingness to share it with others is exactly the kind of growth we hoped this project would inspire. 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