{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Newark Memorial High School","outOfStateSupporters":24.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7603322,"projectId":9213026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Thanks to this donation, I was able to improve the literacy of 60 plus students. Every year, this amount will be doubled for many years to come. \r\n Last year, the reading fluency levels of my students were at a third grade level and I made a personal commitment to improve their reading fluency and comprehension. I want to make sure my students are ready for higher advanced Spanish. In addition, reading is so much fun! As a teacher, I can add different projects and assignments. My students just finished reading Cajas de Carton by Francisco Jimenez and are working on their final project. \r\n My level 1 Spanish speaking students will be reading Mango Street next semester. I cannot wait to assign projects and have discussions in the classroom. I think it is important to incorporate readings that relate to students. Students have fun when they make connections and they make teaching even more fun.","fullyFundedDate":1746786434038,"projectUrl":"project/improving-literacy-one-book-at-a-time/9213026/","projectTitle":"Improving Literacy One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cervantes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7603322_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635173276026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sracervantes"},{"teacherId":1644297,"projectId":9711540,"letterContent":"I'm writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of an iMac computer to my classroom on DonorsChoose. Your support has made it possible for my students to dive into the fascinating world of neuroscience and explore the brain's functions in a way they never could before.\r\n\r\nThe iMac will be a game-changer for our lessons—students will use it to research, create interactive projects, and simulate experiments that bring their learning to life. It's not just a tool; it's a window to new discoveries and inspiration for the next generation of thinkers and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education and supporting my students' curiosity. I'll share updates on how it impacts their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1757954089167,"projectUrl":"project/a-look-into-the-brain/9711540/","projectTitle":"A look into the brain","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Castellanos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1644297_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504241718015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1644297"},{"teacherId":9713831,"projectId":9900514,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding my project. These supplies have encouraged young adults to be excited about learning math in a classroom. I know these supplies will make some of my students become teachers which we know is a great shortage in this country. The materials I receive are really helping my students enjoy math. This has also improved their confidence in their math skills. I have had a couple of students already come up to me asking about careers in mathematics. Thanks again for funding this project which will definitely help my students be successful in life.","fullyFundedDate":1763573926423,"projectUrl":"project/technology-in-the-classroom/9900514/","projectTitle":"Technology in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Abruzzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9713831"},{"teacherId":9469345,"projectId":9403113,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to high-quality resources through Teachers Pay Teachers, and it has made a big difference in their learning. Many of our donors may be familiar with technology at home, but in the classroom, these digital and printable materials allow me to meet the needs of each learner more effectively. For example, interactive lessons can be projected for the whole class while also being available in printable form for small groups or individual practice. This flexibility helps me reinforce key skills in math, reading, and writing in ways that are both engaging and accessible.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been the variety of fresh, creative activities. They love when new centers, games, or digital slides appear in our classroom because it feels different from \"regular\" work—it's colorful, interactive, and fun. One student even told me, \"I like when we do the games because it doesn't feel like I'm learning, but I know I am!\" That joy and excitement is exactly what motivates them to stay focused and try their best.","fullyFundedDate":1750730042010,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-for-the-rescue/9403113/","projectTitle":"TpT For the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469345"},{"teacherId":8683444,"projectId":9323450,"letterContent":"The kids love, love, love these calming goodies! When they come in the door they often immediately come to the desk and claim one for the period. I have only told them once to share / take turns and have not had to since then. \r\nIt may be surprising to see how much the high school students would gravitate towards them since they could be considered toys. Their day is so quick going from one period to another and this gives them a little break from their racing thoughts. I have to admit that I also like having them.","fullyFundedDate":1746787082610,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-soothing/9323450/","projectTitle":"Calm and Soothing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8683444"},{"teacherId":8683444,"projectId":8974942,"letterContent":"The kids don't expect for teachers at the high school level to have supplies that they would not have even thought about at the elementary school since they do not have recess. That is certainly where they would come to need them. \r\n\r\nAt high school they do have Physical Education but don't get these supplies since there are so many kids and are on a time schedule to get to their next class. \r\n\r\nPaper cuts and running into others in the hallways and walls are things that we don't think about necessarily think about except for the paper cuts!","fullyFundedDate":1742959190142,"projectUrl":"project/scrapes-and-scratches/8974942/","projectTitle":"Scrapes and Scratches","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8683444"},{"teacherId":8683444,"projectId":9130973,"letterContent":"This is truly appreciated. I apologize for not writing until now. I had to switch classrooms and didn't have access to the items. I recently brought some over and the girls from last year knew immediately. I was able to call up the girls and show them what is readily available and they showed gratitude. There have already been several asking for some. \r\nThis is such a difficult time for them in life so having the simplest things available makes them 'not stress out' as a few have said. You are helping them transition to womanhood!","fullyFundedDate":1741546596106,"projectUrl":"project/monthly-needs/9130973/","projectTitle":"Monthly Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8683444"},{"teacherId":4735354,"projectId":9048694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. The Ipad has made presentations a lot easier for the students. It works better than connecting a computer to it. Students can now present from their desk and can see a clear view of the presentation. \r\n\tStudents love how easy it is to present with the Ipad. The transition between presentations from each students is a lot quicker. The students are able to do more presentations during one class period since the iPad makes it efficient. Thank you again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1743982089447,"projectUrl":"project/presentations-made-easy/9048694/","projectTitle":"Presentations Made Easy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ochoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4735354_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695236647966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4735354"},{"teacherId":4735354,"projectId":9042505,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The students were excited to see the post-it. They also like the activities it allows us to do in class. \r\n\tStudents were also able to do fun exit tickets with the post-it.The post-its were used to either write what they learned and put it on the board or they also used them as a quick survey. Students could put them on the board under whether they can do the lesson learned; on their own, with help, or didn't understand the lesson. Some students also use the post-its to take notes in the textbooks. Again thank you so much for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1746654701725,"projectUrl":"project/multi-post-it/9042505/","projectTitle":"Multi Post-it","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ochoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4735354_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695236647966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4735354"},{"teacherId":5971867,"projectId":9377194,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love playing \"Guess who?\". It gets Spanish 1 students practicing their Spanish and it gets the ELD students practicing their English. Basically it gets everyone speaking and having fun. Not only are students learning and having fun, but they are also making new friends because they are frequently getting partnered with different classmates. When they first saw the materials they immediately wanted to play. These games have brought learning to life. My students and I sincerely appreciate your generosity and the difference you have made for our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1756997452190,"projectUrl":"project/conversations-while-playing-games/9377194/","projectTitle":"Conversations While Playing Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5971867_orig.jpg?crop=646,646,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758146975418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5971867"},{"teacherId":5971867,"projectId":9724121,"letterContent":"If you know teenagers, you know they love competition and snacks. The requested snacks and treats have been used as prizes for class competitions. Playing class games even gets the quietest student eager to participate. For some reason competition is more of a motivational factor for students than a letter grade. This has all helped reinforce concepts that students have learned about in the class. Students are happy to everytime they win and see the materials. The good time that we have in class contributes to everyone having fun together and creating a stronger classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1758819110501,"projectUrl":"project/when-learning-becomes-a-class-competitio/9724121/","projectTitle":"When Learning Becomes a Class Competition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5971867_orig.jpg?crop=646,646,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758146975418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5971867"},{"teacherId":5971867,"projectId":9657137,"letterContent":"For this project the main materials requested were tissue paper for making flowers and colored ink for our colored printer. The students each made a paper flower and we put them together and made a flower wall for dia de los muertos. It was a community building. With the colored ink students have been able to express creativity about things they are passionate about. In this case favorite artists and songs. They had to relate it to the poetry being studied in AP Spanish literature. The colored ink benefits all students including those who do not have access to colored printing. It allows them to create polished projects and bring their vision to life. It's incredible the impact colored printing has made in our class.","fullyFundedDate":1758124118089,"projectUrl":"project/projects-we-are-proud-of/9657137/","projectTitle":"Projects We Are Proud Of","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5971867_orig.jpg?crop=646,646,x0,y94&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758146975418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5971867"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3873","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1407,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":25,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"23.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.3,"schoolId":3873,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Newark Memorial High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Newark Memorial High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/newark-unified-school-district/newark-memorial-high-school/3873"}