{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alexandria City High School - M Howard","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10244932,"projectId":9979094,"letterContent":"This project was an incredible success! My students spent a week designing and building bridges that demonstrated what they had learned about triangles while giving them tremendous freedom to be creative. Because the goal wasn't simply to build the strongest bridge, students had to intentionally incorporate different types of triangles into their designs. The result was more than 30 completely unique bridges decorated with colorful sticks, feathers, rhinestones, and plenty of personality!\r\n\r\nThe level of student engagement exceeded anything I expected. One student who had been skeptical about many of our activities all year repeatedly told me, \"This is the best project ever!\" Several teams even asked if they could stay after school to continue working on their bridges—despite having an entire week of class time to complete them. One of those students later told me, \"Staying after school to work on my bridge with my friends is my best memory from this year.\" As a teacher, it is hard to ask for better feedback than that.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students were doing mathematics throughout the creative process. They had to identify, incorporate, and explain the geometric features in their designs, turning concepts we had studied on paper into something they could build with their own hands. Students who express themselves in very different ways all found opportunities to contribute, whether through mathematics, construction, problem-solving, or artistic design.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the materials to create something they were genuinely proud of. The bridges may have been made from popsicle sticks and hot glue, but the creativity, collaboration, and memories my students built with them will last much longer!","fullyFundedDate":1772895001414,"projectUrl":"project/building-bridges-to-mastery/9979094/","projectTitle":"Building Bridges to Mastery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schulz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10244932_orig.png?crop=664,664,x45,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757217504616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244932"},{"teacherId":10244932,"projectId":9884447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! The snacks you provided became a regular part of our classroom community throughout the year. Students knew that if they stayed after school for extra help, to finish an assignment, or simply to work alongside their classmates, there would be something to eat after a long school day. What began as a small after-school tutoring group grew to include up to 20 students, and I loved seeing students choose to spend that extra time working on their mathematics together.\r\n\r\nSome of my favorite moments were also the quiet ones. Students would occasionally ask if they could take another snack for later or bring one home to a sibling. Because of your generosity, I was able to simply say yes.\r\n\r\nYour support also provided me with new instructional resources through Teachers Pay Teachers that I used throughout the year to make our geometry lessons more engaging, accessible, and responsive to different learners. These resources gave students more opportunities to practice, collaborate, and interact with mathematics in ways that went beyond our standard curriculum.\r\n\r\nThis project helped me create the kind of math classroom I want for my students: a place where they can ask for help, work together, feel cared for, and keep trying when the math gets difficult. Thank you for helping me support the mathematician in every one of them!","fullyFundedDate":1765153186401,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-the-mathematician-in-everyone/9884447/","projectTitle":"Motivating the Mathematician in Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schulz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10244932_orig.png?crop=664,664,x45,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757217504616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244932"},{"teacherId":7180677,"projectId":9911145,"letterContent":"RCA Experience: Investing in Joyful Student Achievement\r\n\r\nFrom the moment I arrived at the grand, dragon-gated doors of the Ron Clark Academy, I knew this experience would be transformative. I was warmly welcomed into an electric environment filled with cheering staff, singing and dancing students, and incredible hospitality before heading into an inspiring opening session led by Ron Clark himself. Over two days of high-octane professional development, I observed master educators demonstrating what true, full-capacity engagement looks like in the classroom. I sat in on live lessons where teachers used chin-mounted microphone systems, strategic voice inflections, tactile hand gestures, and energetic music cues to transform content into an immersive experience. Students were continuously on their feet, using creative memory techniques to break down complex formulas and problem-solving procedures, all fueled by relentless positive reinforcement and a joyful classroom atmosphere.","fullyFundedDate":1776122358581,"projectUrl":"project/rca-experience-investing-in-joyful-stud/9911145/","projectTitle":"RCA Experience: Investing in Joyful Student Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E. 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One soldier stated she was so relieved to see the toothpaste as she had forgotten to pack any. Another soldier was happy to see those vacuum packing bags. Your support truly brought a piece of home to our heroes and taught my students that no distance is too great for a kind heart.","fullyFundedDate":1777392195224,"projectUrl":"project/operation-heartfelt-home-hygiene-hope/10200764/","projectTitle":"Operation Heartfelt Home: Hygiene & Hope for Our Heroes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7180677_orig.png?crop=549,549,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588728630723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/essie-jones"},{"teacherId":7180677,"projectId":10185455,"letterContent":"Thank you for making \"Calculating Success: A Grand Math Finale\" a reality. Your generosity allowed us to culminate a year of rigorous standards and collaborative \"Systems Projects\" with a spectacular, formal outdoor banquet hosted in the great outdoors at Great Falls National Park. By pivoting our celebration into nature, we were able to use the formal table settings, buffet sets, and materials you funded to create a dignified, catered-style reception against an inspiring natural backdrop. For our diverse scholars—including many ambitious English Language Learners—seeing their hard work honored with personalized picture frames and formal certificates in front of their peers built an unforgettable sense of pride and belonging that completely transcended language barriers.\r\n\r\nThis unique \"point of intersection\" where academic milestones met heartfelt recognition had a profound impact on our students' community and confidence. Celebrating their achievements in such a majestic, high-level setting sent a clear message to our math stars that their perseverance is valued and worth celebrating. The presentation resources and banquet materials you provided didn't just honor their hard work this year; they have established a lasting tradition of excellence and hospitality that our department will carry forward to inspire future classes. Thank you for giving our students a celebration of success they will cherish for a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1778126198356,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-success-a-grand-math-finale/10185455/","projectTitle":"Calculating Success: A Grand Math Finale","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E. 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A highlight of the project was the hands-on research into producing authentic oak gall ink—the very ink used to sign the Declaration of Independence—providing a profound tangible link to our nation's 250th anniversary celebration.\r\n\r\nYour investment directly enhanced our students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they navigated authentic academic hurdles. They had to think deeply to resolve the time-intensive filtration process required to make the ink, while simultaneously wrestling with the cognitive challenge of adapting advanced 21st-century environmental science into realistic 18th-century policy. Your support gave our scholars the invaluable opportunity to see how data, science, and history intersect to shape the laws of society. Thank you for providing the resources that allowed our students to become active scientific researchers and historical policy makers.","fullyFundedDate":1773779799639,"projectUrl":"project/chemistry-of-independence-inking-our-pa/10137165/","projectTitle":"Chemistry of Independence: Inking Our Past and Preserving Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7180677_orig.png?crop=549,549,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588728630723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/essie-jones"},{"teacherId":7180677,"projectId":10141344,"letterContent":"To our incredible donors, thank you for investing in \"A PLC Push for College Readiness.\" Your generosity allowed our three-teacher Professional Learning Community to implement high-quality digital assessment preparation tools and introduce a highly motivating PBIS incentive system across our classrooms. Navigating test prep and college readiness can be incredibly daunting for students at a massive urban high school, but the resources you funded completely transformed their experience. These aligned digital platforms allowed our team to streamline our curriculum, track student progress collectively, and deliver consistent, rigorous preparation that met each scholar exactly where they were.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your support is beautifully reflected in our spectacular end-of-year data. Thanks to having these specialized data-driven preparation tools, 100% of the Algebra 2 students who were present for the full school year successfully passed their math SOL exam! Your investment did so much more than buy classroom resources and motivational snacks; it broke down systemic barriers, built unwavering mathematical fluency, and provided our scholars with the tangible confidence they needed to master high-stakes testing. Thank you for fueling our community-wide celebration of achievement and directly launching our students toward higher education.","fullyFundedDate":1773334189977,"projectUrl":"project/a-plc-push-for-college-readiness/10141344/","projectTitle":"A PLC Push for College Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7180677_orig.png?crop=549,549,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588728630723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/essie-jones"},{"teacherId":7180677,"projectId":10137159,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing the \"Preparing Future STEM Professionals Through Real-World Math\" project to life. Because of your generosity, our classroom was successfully transformed into a flexible, inspiring workspace where math stepped out of the textbook and into the real world. Your support allowed my students to dive into an extensive aviation career research initiative. Utilizing the team collaboration spaces and STEM resources you provided, students mapped out educational pathways, created professional presentations, and tackled complex projectile motion math problems. By physically graphing trajectories and calculating variables like starting heights, your investment turned abstract algebra into an exciting, concrete career skill.\r\n\r\nThe true impact of your donation lies in the invaluable clarity it provided for my students' futures. This project served as a powerful catalyst for self-discovery; the hands-on exploration inspired several students to enthusiastically pursue future careers in aviation and technology, while helping others confidently realize where their true interests lie. From the beanbag chairs that hosted brainstorming sessions to the presentation supplies that allowed them to showcase their findings, every item you funded directly built their collaboration, leadership, and career-readiness skills. Thank you for investing in our classroom and empowering the next generation of problem-solvers!","fullyFundedDate":1773093908397,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-future-stem-professionals-thro/10137159/","projectTitle":"Preparing Future STEM Professionals Through Real-World Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7180677_orig.png?crop=549,549,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588728630723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/essie-jones"},{"teacherId":10182300,"projectId":9887578,"letterContent":"My students at Alexandria City High School are incredibly creative, curious, and full of potential. In our Engineering Drawing & Design class, students spend every day learning how to think like engineers and designers, solving problems, sketching ideas, and bringing their imagination to life. For many of them, this is the first time they've ever been exposed to architecture or engineering, and it has been so rewarding to watch them realize, \"I'm actually good at this.\" The iPads have made learning feel real and exciting for them. Students love being able to sketch digitally, experiment with designs, and use apps like AutoCAD and SketchBook just like professionals. There's something powerful about seeing a student light up when they realize they can create something they're proud of with their own ideas and creativity.\r\n\r\nWhat has touched me most is seeing students who are usually quiet or hesitant become completely engaged when they start designing on the iPads. I've watched students stay after class to keep working on projects, excited to show me their floor plans, drawings, or design ideas. Some students who struggled to connect with traditional assignments have found confidence through this technology because it allows them to learn in a more hands-on and creative way. These iPads are doing so much more than giving students access to technology; they are helping students believe in themselves and see new possibilities for their future. Thank you for investing in my students and reminding them that their ideas, creativity, and dreams truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1772402061699,"projectUrl":"project/designing-the-future-empowering-young-e/9887578/","projectTitle":"Designing the Future: Empowering Young Engineers with iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robbins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10182300_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x49,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762780980275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10182300"},{"teacherId":7180677,"projectId":10133168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to DonorsChoose and every individual who contributed to our project, \"Dream, Plan, Achieve: College and Career Readiness for STEM Students.\" Your generosity has truly transformed the way my STEM Academy students are preparing for their futures.\r\n\r\nThanks to the binders, journals, and organizational tools you provided, my students recently completed an incredible unit exploring careers in aviation. Working collaboratively in groups of four, they researched specific career paths and delivered presentations detailing the daily responsibilities, college qualifications, and specialized certificates required for each role. Most importantly, they were able to clearly connect the duties of each profession to exactly how math is used in that specific career. Seeing them draw these real-world connections and map out their educational pathways was a proud moment for our classroom!\r\n\r\nThe best part is that the impact of your donation does not end with this single project. These binders will travel with the students into the next school year, serving as essential organizational tools as they prepare for major college and career assessments. Whether they are organizing practice materials and tracking their growth for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, or studying for the ASVAB to pursue military careers, these resources are keeping them focused, prepared, and confident.\r\n\r\nYou have given these future engineers, scientists, and military professionals the gift of organization and vision. Thank you for believing in my students and helping provide the resources they need to build meaningful futures.","fullyFundedDate":1772990477173,"projectUrl":"project/dream-plan-achieve-college-and-career/10133168/","projectTitle":"Dream, Plan, Achieve: College and Career Readiness for STEM Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E. 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Not only are the students utilizing the binders dutifully, but they are taking care to not abuse them.\r\n\r\nMy students, and I, are all truly grateful. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1741481327168,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-titans/9011346/","projectTitle":"Organizing our Titans","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carnucci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9666720"},{"teacherId":9666720,"projectId":10149506,"letterContent":"Students have been able to, with the donations of your binders, more readily access and review notes. Oftentimes, when students begin independent work, they find themselves referencing guided notes, graphic organizers, or notes that they have annotated themselves in order to begin the process of completing their assignments. \r\n\r\nI have found with positive reinforcements, students have been more focused in their note taking and organizational skills. The students were taken aback when I reminded them that these were donations from strangers ... that there are numerous people that want the best for their future. Not only are the students utilizing the binders dutifully, but they are taking care to not abuse them. \r\n\r\nMy students, and I, are all truly grateful. 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