{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Moon Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7984797,"projectId":9515160,"letterContent":"This project has made a noticeable difference in how our physics classroom functions day to day. The new front whiteboard has become a central space for modeling problems, breaking down complex concepts, and showcasing student thinking during whole-class discussions. Paired with the bulletin board, we now have a dedicated area to highlight key formulas, student work, and visual reminders that support learning throughout each unit. One great moment was seeing students reference the board during a lab, using posted diagrams and examples to guide their setup and reasoning without needing constant teacher direction.\r\nStudents were excited right away—having a clean, organized space at the front of the room made the classroom feel more like a true science lab. They take pride in seeing their work displayed and often refer back to the bulletin board when working through new problems. It's helped create a more structured, supportive learning environment where resources are always visible and accessible.\r\nMoving forward, we'll continue using these tools to build stronger connections across units. Students will contribute more of their own work to the bulletin board, creating a living resource wall, while the front whiteboard will support more student-led problem solving and discussions. These additions have helped make our classroom more interactive, organized, and student-centered—thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755921664497,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-bulletin-boards-and-big-ph/9515160/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards, Bulletin Boards, and Big Physics Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7984797_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1000&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667969252932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7984797"},{"teacherId":7984797,"projectId":9822224,"letterContent":"Since receiving these whiteboards, they've quickly become an essential part of our daily classroom routine. My students now use them every day to work through problems, sketch models, and explain their thinking in real time. One of my favorite moments recently was during a physics lesson on energy—students worked in small groups at their boards to diagram energy transformations and solve multi-step problems. Instead of waiting quietly for answers, every student was actively contributing, debating ideas, and revising their work as they went.\r\n\r\nWhen the whiteboards were first introduced, the reaction was immediate excitement. Students were eager to get out of their seats, collaborate, and \"try without pressure.\" The ability to quickly erase and revise made them much more willing to take risks, which is something I don't always see with paper-and-pencil work. Even students who are typically more hesitant began participating more openly.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're continuing to build on this momentum. Students are starting a project where they will use their whiteboards to design and present their own problem-solving strategies—essentially teaching mini-lessons to their peers. We're also incorporating more data analysis and experimental design, where students will model ideas visually before testing them. These tools are helping shift our classroom from a place where students simply receive information to one where they actively construct and communicate their understanding.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly transformed how my students engage with learning—thank you for making our classroom more interactive, collaborative, and student-centered.","fullyFundedDate":1760627226991,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-thinking-physics-classroom-w/9822224/","projectTitle":"Building a Thinking Physics Classroom: Whiteboards That Inspire Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7984797_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1000&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667969252932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7984797"},{"teacherId":9203569,"projectId":9906724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide LCD writing tablets and hands-on math tools like flashcards, cards, and dice. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in how my students experience math every day.\r\n\r\nMy students utilize the new LCD writing tablets daily. For example, during our Scavenger Hunts around the room, it's common to see most of my students using the tablets to quickly test strategies, erase mistakes, and try again without hesitation. It creates a low-pressure environment where students felt comfortable taking risks and sharing their thinking. The math flashcards and dice games have also become a favorite during centers—students are actively practicing skills while collaborating and even turning learning into friendly competitions.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to try the tablets and were fascinated by how easy it was to write, erase, and keep going. The hands-on tools brought energy into the room, especially for students who typically feel less confident in math. It was wonderful to see so many students engaged and smiling while learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped make math more interactive, engaging, and accessible for all of my students. Thank you for investing in their growth and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1764713746130,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-thinking-essentials-to-power/9906724/","projectTitle":"Tools for Thinking: Essentials to Power Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Demers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9203569_orig.png?crop=176,176,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764625303302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203569"},{"teacherId":1054206,"projectId":9873338,"letterContent":"What a difference a new whiteboard makes in the math classroom. This new whiteboard is magnetic and has a light blue grid. It is quickly becoming the favorite for collaboration and completing problems. \r\n\r\nEach class took notice of the day it was installed. The surprise turned into excitement. It may be near the end of the school year, but this new board is getting a lot of use during review sessions. \r\n\r\nI love being able to see student work more clearly. Plus, having a full whiteboard provides more space for students to write out their thinking. Thank you for upgrading the classroom space. It is very much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1772324784778,"projectUrl":"project/new-whiteboard-for-our-thinking-classroo/9873338/","projectTitle":"New Whiteboard for Our Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1054206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480225715610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thomasmvhs"},{"teacherId":1054206,"projectId":9554513,"letterContent":"My students have prepared for the AP exam using D&S Workbooks since 2013. I have used three different versions of the workbook. I appreciate that the publisher updates the problems and now includes extra resource problems by unit. The quality of these workbooks is good, and students see the value of working through each practice exam.\r\n\r\nUp to 2021, students purchased their own workbooks or borrowed one from the class set and did all their work on separate work paper. Owning the workbook makes a huge difference in motivation and in the completion of assigned work. I am so grateful that ALL students have their own workbook to write in. \r\n\r\nStudents personalize their workbooks with stickers, notes, and drawings. My favorite thing to see is the color-coding that some do. Some students mark problems that need more review or follow-up in specific colors. Students USE these books and complete all the practice multiple-choice problems.\r\n\r\nUnique to this year was the opportunity to take the workbook on a field trip to see a calculus musical. Last year, BC Calculus students had the actors sign their calculus t-shirts; this year, they had the actors sign their workbooks. It was a great start to preparing for the AP exam. I know the students will not lose these workbooks. \r\n\r\nThank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1757521751572,"projectUrl":"project/test-prep-workbooks-for-ap-calculus-4/9554513/","projectTitle":"Test Prep Workbooks for AP Calculus 4","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1054206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480225715610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thomasmvhs"},{"teacherId":9203569,"projectId":9913500,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project. Because of you, my students now have access to powerful tools that are transforming how they learn and experience mathematics.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student learning has been immediate and meaningful. With the Nspire graphing calculators, students are no longer just solving equations—they are visualizing concepts, exploring patterns, and making deeper connections. One exciting moment was when students graphed functions and instantly saw how changing variables affected the shape of the graph. That \"aha\" moment sparked discussions and genuine curiosity.\r\n\r\nBecause of The DonorsChoose Community, my classroom is now a place where students feel empowered to explore, take risks, and think like mathematicians. You have truly helped us \"calculate the future\" by giving students the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1764713745886,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-the-future-a-set-of-nspire/9913500/","projectTitle":"Calculating the Future: a Set of Nspire Graphing Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Demers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9203569_orig.png?crop=176,176,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764625303302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203569"},{"teacherId":7984797,"projectId":9650942,"letterContent":"My students and I have already begun using these new resources in meaningful, hands-on ways. The Play-Doh and markers have become tools for modeling and visualizing complex processes that are often difficult to grasp through notes alone. Students have used the Play-Doh to build and manipulate models of biological and physical systems, while the markers allow them to draw, revise, and explain their thinking clearly on boards, posters, and, my favorite, lab tables. These materials have made abstract ideas tangible and have encouraged students to take academic risks and collaborate more openly.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited. Several immediately asked when we would be using them, and the energy in the room shifted as soon as they realized learning would involve building, drawing, and creating rather than just listening. The excitement quickly turned into deeper engagement as students began explaining concepts to one another using their models and diagrams.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to be a regular part of our classroom. Students are currently using them to refine models, justify their reasoning, and prepare explanations for upcoming lessons and assessments. The ability to physically model and visually represent their understanding has already strengthened student confidence, and I'm excited to see how these tools continue to support growth, curiosity, and deeper understanding throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1758069042406,"projectUrl":"project/science-you-can-shape-modeling-for-ap-s/9650942/","projectTitle":"Science You Can Shape: Modeling for AP Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7984797_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1000&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667969252932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7984797"},{"teacherId":8374544,"projectId":9602935,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our journalism classroom has been transformed. When the district removed our desktop computers due to a required Windows update, students were left with only monitors to plug their Chromebooks into. This setup wasn't nearly as effective for writing, editing, and designing the school newspaper. Your donation of new keyboards, mice, and monitor risers restored the functionality students had lost, allowing them to work comfortably and efficiently again.\r\n\r\nThe new equipment has been especially exciting for students because it makes our newsroom feel professional. They love having full workstations rather than relying on small Chromebook screens and touchpads. My editors, who spend hours revising stories and laying out pages, immediately noticed how much faster and more accurately they could work.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just upgrade our technology; it gave my students the tools and confidence to produce high-quality journalism. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757721741723,"projectUrl":"project/type-click-report-equipping-our-stude/9602935/","projectTitle":"Type, Click, Report: Equipping Our Student Newsroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fivecoat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8374544"},{"teacherId":6079515,"projectId":9268645,"letterContent":"I found out my project was funded right before school started. I cannot think of a better way to start the year than telling my orchestra that generous people have provided our instruments new strings. To open that box and show the kids how many new sets of strings we had was like Christmas morning. The kids were so excited as they know what new strings do to their sound. Our orchestra has grown from 40 to 50 students this year and we had to use every school instrument. Some of them have not had new strings in quite a while. Kids work harder when they know what they are playing sounds good. \r\n\r\nThis year we took the group to a state run orchestra fall festival. We are a group that has every level of player. It is a big step for us to go. The kids had greeater confidence knowing that the instruments were not going to detract from their festival performance and experience. They learned so much from the clinicians and your generosity helped make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1752586545950,"projectUrl":"project/this-project-comes-with-strings-attached/9268645/","projectTitle":"This Project Comes With Strings Attached!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zimmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6079515_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542835924119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6079515"},{"teacherId":1054206,"projectId":9118271,"letterContent":"Your donation has made it possible for students to check out graphing calculators for the school year so that they have access to the same technology used in the classroom outside of class. \r\n\r\nIt is impossible to learn and practice upper level math without graphing technology and students prefer to use a handheld calculator compared to an app on their computer. It helps them to focus since there are not other distractions. \r\n\r\nWe have the classroom calculators and are building a set of calculators so that eventually all students will be issued a calculator when they register for college algebra. Thank you for being a part of this effort and supporting upper level mathematics.","fullyFundedDate":1749589528028,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-needed-2/9118271/","projectTitle":"Calculators Needed 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1054206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480225715610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thomasmvhs"},{"teacherId":989080,"projectId":9285247,"letterContent":"I teach seniors, and my goal each year is to make them FEEL something. Whether that is appreciation for their high school experience, or helping them see a sudden realization that hey, this 13 year ride wasn't nearly as bad as I thought; this book,which you helped me secure, teaches those lessons and more! \r\n\r\nMy favorite thing to do in conjunction with discussing this novel, is to have students use it as inspiration to teach their own lesson to their peers about the main themes we read about. These include: love, forgiveness, regret, and many other key concepts one will feel and experience as they graduate into the \"real world\".","fullyFundedDate":1746649423757,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-become-tuesday-people-with-new/9285247/","projectTitle":"Help Us Become “Tuesday People” With New Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serafini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp989080_orig.jpg?crop=685,685,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612897592492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/989080"},{"teacherId":7984797,"projectId":9116782,"letterContent":"This project has brought our genetics unit to life in a way that wouldn't have been possible before. Using our new gel electrophoresis materials, students were able to run their own DNA samples and physically see how fragments separate by size. One standout moment was during a \"crime scene\" investigation lab—students compared DNA banding patterns to determine which suspect matched the evidence. Instead of just learning about DNA analysis in theory, they were fully immersed, analyzing real results and defending their conclusions like scientists.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, there was an immediate sense of excitement and curiosity. Many had heard of DNA testing from shows or real-world cases, but seeing the equipment and getting to use it themselves made the experience feel authentic and meaningful. Even students who are usually more reserved became engaged, asking questions and eagerly interpreting their results.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will build on this experience by connecting their lab results to larger concepts in genetics and biotechnology. They'll analyze how gel electrophoresis is used in fields like medicine and forensic science, and begin designing their own investigations involving DNA. 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