{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"James A Garfield Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":21.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8047114,"projectId":9706459,"letterContent":"Your gifts to my classroom has already made an impact in giving my students a more enriched and enjoyable way to learn science. \r\n\r\nThe goggles that were a part of your donations are a big upgrade from the old set we had and my students have felt great in them. To quote a couple of my students, the googles give them \"aura\" and it makes them feel like actual scientists. So far they have been used in three labs for my chemistry students. In the pictures included in my thank you letter, there are a few showing their firework color investigation. Here they took data on the colors that different chemicals make in fireworks. They also used the atomic spectra poster gifted by your donations to learn about why each element produces a different color. It helped give my students a clear visual that supported their understanding of this concept on wavelengths and atomic structure that is otherwise difficult to grasp.\r\n\r\nAs for your gifts to my physiology students, so far they have really enjoyed using the x-ray photos when learning about the skeletal system. Many of them asked me where I got the real x-rays from, and were so appreciative when they heard they were gifted to them. They worked as doctors, identifying the bones that were broken, the type of break, and even suggesting a form of treatment based of the severity and alignment of the break.\r\n\r\nI'm looking forward to incorporating the other supplies gifted by your donations in this next semester. There are some labs that I'm planning with these supplies that I know my students are going to love. For one, the blood pressure cuffs are going to be used to help students learn about the cardiovascular system by measuring each others systole and diastole values. Comprehension of these words will be greatly strengthened through a hands on experience. One they can carry with them throughout life that can help them with understanding their own health. I am already seeing the difference that these gifts have made on the quality of education that my students are receiving and am so excited to keep providing this for students to come. Just know that your donations don't just improve education for one group of students, but will continue to make a difference for generations to follow.","fullyFundedDate":1758474655920,"projectUrl":"project/chem-and-physio-class-glow-up/9706459/","projectTitle":"Chem and Physio Class Glow Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8047114_orig.jpg?crop=673,673,x0,y172&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630881888295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8047114"},{"teacherId":1107766,"projectId":9824748,"letterContent":"My students just finished their final presentations on Shirley Jackson and We Have Always Lived in the Castle, and they were a great success. Students really enjoyed learning about modern Gothic literature through Merricat, Constance, and the other characters in Jackson's beautiful and unsettling novel. They analyzed the text as we read, and many students used it as one of their examples in a synthesis essay they finished last week. This week, they researched Jackson and the novel to put together research presentations, honing the essential skills of creating a research question, finding reliable sources, and being able to synthesize multiple sources. The photos attached are from some of the presentations that students gave to their peers.\r\n\r\nWe couldn't have done it without your generosity, so my students and I are very grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1760707715395,"projectUrl":"project/we-have-always-loved-literature/9824748/","projectTitle":"We Have Always Loved Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1107766_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x72,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556855959453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lizruff"},{"teacherId":9048151,"projectId":9522197,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, we are using our new folders, pencils, and label maker daily to keep our classroom organized and running smoothly. One specific moment that stands out is when students were setting up their personal folders for the first time. Each student created sections for their assignments, homework, and notes, which immediately helped everyone know exactly where to find and store their work. It made transitions between activities faster and easier, and students were proud to see their organized spaces. When the materials arrived, students were so happy and eager to get their hands on the new supplies. Next, we will use our newly organized classroom to dive into our upcoming projects and lessons with even more focus and efficiency. Students will continue to use their folders and supplies to track assignments and complete projects with confidence. Thank you again for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755007882982,"projectUrl":"project/organization-and-materials-for-comfort-a/9522197/","projectTitle":"Organization and Materials for Comfort and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9048151_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689097465740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9048151"},{"teacherId":8439905,"projectId":9546902,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. It is because of you that my students are engaged and feel a sense of comfort and ownership in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThe supplies, novels, and accessible seating you provided has created a space where my students want to learn. This quarter our unit focused on the horror genre and how authors use literary techniques to create fear. \r\n\r\nThe book you so generously provided to my students has been a great read and they have been enjoying reading it thus far. \r\n\r\nReading these novels in our new flexible seating has also been a joy! Thank you again for all that you do for the community and students.","fullyFundedDate":1755700458615,"projectUrl":"project/supplied-for-success-comfort-creativit/9546902/","projectTitle":"Supplied for Success: Comfort, Creativity, and Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8439905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683605977845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8439905"},{"teacherId":9176578,"projectId":9542843,"letterContent":"Many of my students have completed their notebooks already because we use them daily for warm-ups, taping in handouts, and writing down notes. They were ecstatic that they could get a fresh start on this semester's notes. They use the staplers to secure all loose paper in their notebooks. They also appreciate the hand sanitizer since flu season is approaching and they want to stay clean.\r\n\r\nI'm so grateful for the whiteboard supplies since I use Expo markers on a daily basis. The microfiber cloths are much more efficient than the typical erasers and having the cleaning spray makes it even better. I also use the note pad for reminders and to create my to-do lists. Thank you for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1759265540756,"projectUrl":"project/making-the-classroom-a-home/9542843/","projectTitle":"Making the Classroom a Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9176578_orig.jpg?crop=2247,2247,x70,y655&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723407942788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9176578"},{"teacherId":6497923,"projectId":9206173,"letterContent":"Our physics students have been working hard the past few weeks developing ideas and an understanding of the concepts of momentum, and changes in momentum (impulse) during collisions. We have been asking questions like \"Why can't a football helmet prevent all concussions?\" and \"Has driving a car become safer over the years?\"\r\n To strengthen their engineering skills, students designed a device to minimize the force on a dropped object. We used to use eggs, but this year we were able to use these amazing reusable water balloons! Some pictures of our solutions and test subjects are attached here. It was a challenge, and there were many new ideas generated by all voices in the classroom.\r\n Students loved be able to re- engineer their prototypes and try again- it was very easy to do this with the reusable balloons. For me as a teacher, I am very pleased that they can be used year after year.","fullyFundedDate":1743875194985,"projectUrl":"project/classic-egg-drop-experiment-with-no-eggs/9206173/","projectTitle":"Classic Egg Drop Experiment With No Eggs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laska","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6497923_orig.png?crop=775,775,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742764394401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-laska"},{"teacherId":1107766,"projectId":9663580,"letterContent":"The last of the materials have arrived, and my students and I are thrilled to have received materials. As you'll see in the photos, the extension cords are up (with Command hooks helping to wrangle them), the binder clips and trays are already being used to organize student handouts and student work, and the pencil cases are organizing our smaller classroom supplies (like glue sticks). Thanks to the caddies, I've been able to create classroom care stations for the rooms where I teach, ensuring that students have access to basic hygiene supplies and (much to my students' delight) extra Chromebook chargers, which are always in short supply otherwise.\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will help make sure that our upcoming quarter is filled with enriching supplemental activities, helping to bring the textbook to life!","fullyFundedDate":1758839684353,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-functional-spaces-to-suppo/9663580/","projectTitle":"Organized and Functional Spaces to Support Traveling Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1107766_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x72,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556855959453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lizruff"},{"teacherId":9048151,"projectId":9190934,"letterContent":"My students are thriving with the tools they have been given to succeed! They are coming to a classroom where all the supplies they need to be successful and on task are provided for them. Students are using their glue sticks to glue in their handouts. They are using the markers to correct their work and be able to see improvement and correct answers in a different color. \r\nMy students are feeling very grateful that they can come to class and feel at ease that everything they need is here in the classroom. \r\nThank you again for providing these supplies for all my students!","fullyFundedDate":1746786011752,"projectUrl":"project/math-essentials-the-building-blocks-of/9190934/","projectTitle":"Math Essentials: The Building Blocks of Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9048151_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689097465740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9048151"},{"teacherId":7634149,"projectId":9132413,"letterContent":"My students are thriving in their Aztec Dance class, thanks to the generous donations of donors like you. With our new instruments and regalia, we have expanded our exposure and performance experiences. Since the beginning of the school year, students have participated in a local parade, performed at the LAUSD School Board, and were even featured on CBS news!\r\nThe program has grown from one class to four, which is approximately 90 more students than we had before. The donations to our classroom regalia and organization has helped us provide this unique cultural arts opportunity to so many students at Garfield High School. We hope to continue to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1744811940071,"projectUrl":"project/cultural-dance-regalia/9132413/","projectTitle":"Cultural Dance Regalia","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Huerta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7634149_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697662685303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7634149"},{"teacherId":1285055,"projectId":9596083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. This is going to help us get our recording off the ground. The students have been so in love with playing music, and now they will have the opportunity to record what they are practicing. Having an organization think about our classroom and give back to us means so much. \r\n\r\nIn today's fragmented world of me first, having people give back to the community really makes an impact. It is heartening to have individuals who care about the education of the whole student for tomorrow. Thank you again for all your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755522444118,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-mix-our-music/9596083/","projectTitle":"Help Us Mix Our Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1285055_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452640783758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1285055"},{"teacherId":9086764,"projectId":8947153,"letterContent":"Thank you for generosity in donating brand new books and a white board to my classroom. Because of your donation, I was able to use the white board that was donated to create a class calendar that includes upcoming events, birthdays, and deadlines. This allowed students to develop their organizational skills and plan out their deadlines so that they could work on their time management. \r\n\r\nMy students also worked on developing their literacy through the donation of brand new books! With these books, they were able to delve into the dystopian world of \"Scythe\" (Harry Potter was out of stock). Many of my students were unable to even put the book down because of how invested they were! Thank you so much once again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1742939522685,"projectUrl":"project/delving-into-the-magical-world-of-harry/8947153/","projectTitle":"Delving into the Magical World of Harry Potter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dominguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9086764"},{"teacherId":9086764,"projectId":9232085,"letterContent":"One of the ways that I encourage reading as an educator is through book clubs, and student agency through book choices. Because of your generous donation, my students were able to not only read brand new books (very different from the books that they previously read that were quite literally falling apart), but become invested in books that they were actually interested in and reflected their identities.\r\n\r\nI like to promote literacy in the classroom by giving students the time and space to read. As students walk into the classroom, they follow the same routine every day. They take their seats, pull out their book, and engage in silent sustained reading for 10 minutes. One of the most fond moments that I recall when opening the box of books was seeing my students' eyes widen with joy as they smelled the brand new pages. They were also overjoyed that they would be the first group of students that would read these books. 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