{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Valleys High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6224757,"projectId":9966717,"letterContent":"My students learn best when math is something they can touch, move, play, and experience—not just something they see on a worksheet. When the hands-on math materials arrived, students were immediately excited and curious. They eagerly explored the math balance sets, geometry games, and logic puzzles, asking questions and jumping right into problem-solving. One powerful moment was watching students physically model equations on the balance scales and suddenly see why both sides must stay equal—something that had felt confusing on paper finally clicked.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources daily to turn abstract Geometry and Algebra concepts into interactive learning experiences. Geometry games and math stacks help students strengthen spatial reasoning, while strategy games like Prime Climb and SET build number sense, logic, and perseverance. Visual supports and posters provide constant reference points, helping students retain concepts over time. The snacks and small incentives have also made a big difference, encouraging participation and collaboration during hands-on activities and small-group work—especially for students who often struggle with confidence in math.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these tools to explore real-world math connections, tackle multi-step problems, and explain their thinking to peers. These materials allow students to physically model relationships, communicate their reasoning, and engage multiple learning styles. Geometry and Algebra no longer feel overwhelming when students can interact with the math in meaningful ways. Thanks to our donors, math has transformed from something students fear into something they can understand, enjoy, and succeed in—and those skills and confidence will follow them far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766928862993,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-manipulatives-games-visu/9966717/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Math Manipulatives, Games, Visual Supports, and Student Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferrari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6224757_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699164064480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6224757"},{"teacherId":6224757,"projectId":9811137,"letterContent":"My students are bright, engaged, and full of ideas. In both our speech and debate and math classes, they collaborate, present, question, and explore every day. We've intentionally moved away from traditional desks to create a flexible, open classroom that promotes movement, creativity, and interaction. This setup encourages collaboration and communication—essential skills for both public speaking and problem-solving—but we quickly learned that clipboards and lap desks aren't always enough to support the kind of meaningful work students are doing.\r\n\r\nWhen students first began using the folding tables, they were excited to have a dedicated space to spread out materials, work through problems together, and organize their thinking. One standout moment was watching a group seamlessly transition from solving a hands-on math activity to practicing debate arguments around the same table. The tables allow us to quickly shift between structured work and open discussion, then fold and store them to preserve our flexible classroom layout. Students feel more focused and prepared when they have a shared workspace designed for collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe glue sticks have become an essential part of our interactive notebooks, which students use to compile notes, reflections, diagrams, and visual aids for both math and speech. These notebooks help students take ownership of their learning in a personal and creative way, and having enough supplies means we can fully engage in this process without interruption. Next, students will continue building arguments, solving complex equations, and preparing presentations using these tools. Thanks to our donors, we've created a classroom where structure and flexibility work together—and where students have what they need to truly engage in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764744608147,"projectUrl":"project/folding-tables-and-supplies-to-empower-a/9811137/","projectTitle":"Folding Tables and Supplies to Empower a Deskless, Dynamic Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferrari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6224757_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699164064480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6224757"},{"teacherId":6224757,"projectId":9838653,"letterContent":"My students are thoughtful, curious, and full of big ideas, and these new resources have already transformed how we learn through speech and debate. When the books and tabletop podiums arrived, students immediately gravitated toward them—flipping through pages, reading aloud intriguing examples of flawed arguments, and eagerly taking turns standing behind the podiums. One memorable moment was watching a normally quiet student confidently step up to a podium and deliver their first structured argument to a small group. The podiums instantly made our classroom feel like a real debate space, helping students take their ideas—and themselves—more seriously.\r\n\r\nWe are using the books daily to support lessons on critical thinking, public speaking, and civic understanding. Students are learning to identify bias, evaluate evidence, and build logical arguments using accessible, engaging texts like An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments and The Basics of Critical Thinking. A Kids Book About Public Speaking has helped students talk openly about nerves and practice strategies for confident delivery, while Teaching World History Thematically allows us to connect historical events to modern civic issues students care deeply about. These resources support both whole-class discussions and small-group debate practice, giving every student a chance to participate.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these tools to prepare for formal debates and speech presentations focused on real-world issues and historical case studies. The combination of high-interest books and authentic speaking experiences is helping students see themselves as informed, capable voices. Many of my students come from under-resourced backgrounds, but this project gives them the tools to think deeply, speak confidently, and engage thoughtfully with the world around them. Thanks to our donors, my students are not just learning about leadership—they are practicing it every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764687453940,"projectUrl":"project/building-civic-thinkers-and-confident-sp/9838653/","projectTitle":"Building Civic Thinkers and Confident Speakers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferrari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6224757_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699164064480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6224757"},{"teacherId":10230522,"projectId":9661771,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of a Mac Mini to our classroom through Donors Choose. This incredible resource has opened up new opportunities for my English Learner (EL) students, allowing us to access cutting-edge tools for language development, research, and creative projects. With this technology, students are now able to engage in interactive lessons, collaborate on multimedia presentations, and explore digital platforms that make learning more accessible and exciting.\r\nThe impact has been transformative. My classroom has become a hub of innovation where students feel empowered to take ownership of their learning. The Mac Mini has helped bridge the digital divide, giving EL students the confidence to practice language skills in real-world contexts and develop critical thinking through technology-based activities. Your support has not only enhanced academic growth but also fostered a sense of belonging and success for every learner. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760899345887,"projectUrl":"project/from-mini-to-maximum-learning-technolog/9661771/","projectTitle":"From Mini to Maximum Learning: Technology for Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10230522_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759589545177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10230522"},{"teacherId":9913593,"projectId":9577142,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation, our high school English Learners in Freshman Algebra have experienced a transformation in how they learn and engage with math. The new technology has opened doors that traditional methods. Many of our students come from multilingual backgrounds, and interactive tools allow them to visualize concepts, hear explanations in multiple languages, and practice at their own pace. This has made abstract algebraic ideas more concrete and accessible.\r\n\r\nIt provides instant feedback, interactive graphing, and visual models that make problem solving less intimidating. Students can manipulate equations and instantly see how changes affect graphs, which deepens understanding and builds confidence.\r\n\r\nThey love the hands-on, interactive nature of the technology. Instead of just watching a teacher solve problems, they can explore, experiment, and collaborate with peers. The ability to use touchscreens and dynamic graphing tools feels empowering and fun.\r\n\r\nOne student who was initially shy and hesitant to participate now volunteers to demonstrate solutions using the technology. Seeing math come alive on the screen gave her the confidence to share her thinking with the class. Another student, who struggled with language barriers, uses the bilingual features to follow along and even help classmates—turning a challenge into leadership.","fullyFundedDate":1760927573340,"projectUrl":"project/inspirational-instruction-through-a-mac/9577142/","projectTitle":"Inspirational instruction through a Mac Mini Desktop Computer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9913593"},{"teacherId":8110483,"projectId":9611974,"letterContent":"My students and I are immensely grateful for your generosity. This MacMini has provided learning opportunities in the classroom in many ways. As a teacher, I have been able to create engaging lessons through notes, projects, activities, and assignments. We have also been able to enjoy entertaining activities that that engaged students and helped them connect themselves to school.\r\n\r\nThis would not be possible without the use of the MacMini that you helped fund for us. Technology has impacted teaching and learning in a major way. As old equipment gets taken away, without the funds to replace them with newer technology, the ease and opportunities that students thrive from is also irreplaceable. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757510557024,"projectUrl":"project/excellent-instruction-through-a-mac-mini/9611974/","projectTitle":"Excellent Instruction Through a Mac Mini Desktop Computer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8110483"},{"teacherId":10214869,"projectId":9639703,"letterContent":"My students are very excited to be able to experience what a real cash drawer looks like and to be able to engage and interact with money that looks real. They were really excited to be able to count the totals in the drawers. \r\n\r\nWe work in groups and individually by counting totals, adding up costs and making those amounts using the cash drawers, practice counting out cash drawers and making change in the role of being a cashier. \r\n\r\nThe next steps for use with these cash drawers will be connecting cash to banking accounts and job pay as well as building understanding in financial skills and problem solving using a hands-on approach and peer interactions.\r\n\r\nThis project has and will have an impact on current and future students for many years to come. Thank you so kindly.","fullyFundedDate":1756930021152,"projectUrl":"project/building-financial-skills-for-student-in/9639703/","projectTitle":"Building Financial Skills for Student in Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10214869_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758135471029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214869"},{"teacherId":6224757,"projectId":9653579,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new materials arrive, their eyes lit up. They crowded around the books and debate games, flipping through pages and excitedly pointing out topics they recognized—landmark Supreme Court cases, constitutional clauses, big philosophical questions, and engaging public-speaking prompts. Many of my students come from under-resourced backgrounds, yet they bring huge ideas and even bigger voices to class. Seeing resources made for them—clear, accessible, and intellectually challenging—made them feel valued and capable.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the books and materials in both our civics classroom and during speech and debate practice. One of our first activities was a \"mini-Supreme Court,\" where students used the landmark cases book and the Constitution guide to prepare arguments for a mock hearing. A student who usually stays quiet in class volunteered to serve as a justice and ended up asking some of the sharpest, most thoughtful questions of the session. It was a moment that reminded all of us how powerful the right tools can be.\r\n\r\nThe debate and conversation games have also become a huge hit—especially during after-school practice, when students are tired and need something energizing to help them refocus. Games like Deep Dilemmas and That's Just Wrong! have sparked lively, laughter-filled discussions while strengthening critical-thinking and speaking skills without students even realizing how much they're learning.\r\n\r\nThe individually wrapped snacks have been a small but meaningful boost. After a long day, something as simple as a granola bar helps students recharge so they can give their best effort during practice, tournament prep, or classroom discussions.\r\n\r\nNext, we're using these materials to launch a multi-week project where students will choose a constitutional issue or philosophical question, research it using our new mini-library, and present an argument or speech that connects it to a real-world problem. These steps will prepare them for upcoming competitions and deepen their understanding of civic reasoning, ethical decision-making, and public communication.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are growing into confident communicators and critical thinkers—skills they will carry into every academic subject and every future opportunity. These resources will serve students for years to come, ensuring that every learner, no matter their background, has access to engaging, mind-expanding tools that help them better understand the world and their place within it.","fullyFundedDate":1758822339121,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-through-debate-philosoph/9653579/","projectTitle":"Building Minds Through Debate, Philosophy & the Constitution","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferrari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6224757_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699164064480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6224757"},{"teacherId":6224757,"projectId":9650733,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more welcoming and supportive space for every student who walks through the door. The snacks you helped provide are already making a noticeable difference.\r\n\r\nMy students are smart, funny, and full of potential. They come from diverse backgrounds and face a wide range of challenges—balancing school, jobs, family responsibilities, and more. Teenagers are always hungry, but for many of my students, that hunger is more than a stereotype; it's a real barrier to learning. When students are hungry, it's harder for them to focus, stay engaged, or feel motivated.\r\n\r\nSince the snacks arrived, we've been using them daily as part of our classroom routine. During a recent independent work session, one student who had been withdrawn all morning quietly asked if there were any granola bars left. After grabbing one, he sat down, ate, and immediately started participating again—asking questions, taking notes, even helping a classmate. That small moment captured exactly why these resources matter: a quick snack helped him feel grounded, cared for, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nStudents were genuinely excited when they first saw the stash of snacks. Some were surprised—\"These are for us?\"—and others immediately said thank you. A few students who typically struggle to ask for help now feel comfortable grabbing something when they need it, and it's made a big difference in their ability to stay focused.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons and projects, these snacks are helping students sustain their energy during long days. They remove one more barrier, allowing students to engage more deeply, collaborate more confidently, and show up as their best selves.\r\n\r\nSnacks may seem small, but the impact is big. Your support shows students that someone believes in them and cares about their well-being—not just their grades. Thank you for helping me care for the whole student and for giving them the comfort and stability they need to learn. Your kindness is felt here every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758822338785,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success-fueling-teen-minds-a/9650733/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success: Fueling Teen Minds and Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferrari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6224757_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699164064480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6224757"},{"teacherId":9476857,"projectId":9580585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project to bring back technology to my classroom. I will benefit from this because I will have a dedicated computer to work from. I can make engaging materials, grade and plan from this Mac-mini. Teaching is challenging enough, but you have made it possible for me to continue working and flourishing in my job.\r\n\r\nNot only that, but my students will also benefit from your wonderful gift. It will help manage my environment. This is essential for their learning and well-being--not enough words can express my gratitude there. My students need to much and it warms my heart that I will be able to give them what they need.\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\nMelissa Alcantar","fullyFundedDate":1757195874160,"projectUrl":"project/inspirational-instruction-through-a-mac/9580585/","projectTitle":"Inspirational Instruction Through a Mac Min Desktop Computer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alcantar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9476857"},{"teacherId":7621900,"projectId":9568701,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for helping us purchase the Mac Mini computer!! We are a hands-on IT lab driven program which focuses on preparing students to sit for and pass IT/Cybersecurity/Computer Science industry certifications in preparation for entering the workforce straight out of high school.\r\n\r\nThe kids have already utilized the Mac Mini in multiple computer/IT maintenance, upgrade and repair course labs, in addition to helping the school's staff and students via Cyberpanther IT help tickets. The students have solved well over 1000 IT help tickets school-wide since August!\r\n\r\nI'm proud of the progress we've made over the last seven years and look forward to what the future holds for the Cyberpanther program at North Valleys HS.","fullyFundedDate":1758361631173,"projectUrl":"project/inspirational-instruction-through-a-mac/9568701/","projectTitle":"Inspirational Instruction Through a Mac Mini Desktop Computer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7621900_orig.jpg?crop=299,299,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620663453903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7621900"},{"teacherId":9376278,"projectId":9275673,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations. My students were able to fully practice with all of the money and registers to learn how to count tills. I want to say that I am confident that my students will make very few mistakes working at a cash register for the jobs that they will be hired at. It was a blessing for them to be able to see the different types of registers that can be used and to practice with them. I am planning to continue with this for years to come.\r\n\r\nBeing able to count a register/till in a timely manner was something that a previous student specifically asked me to teach my class. She stated that it gave her anxiety at her first job because she was expected to quickly and accurately count the money in a register. She however was not able to and could feel the frustration of her coworkers and boss when it took her over 15 minutes to count the till. Teaching this vital skill to her gave her the confidence to continue with the job and bolster her abilities to allow her access to better jobs in the future. \r\n\r\nAlso, your donations didn't just help my students but also another teachers students. When she learned that I had these available, she asked to borrow them. I am very hopeful that when I receive her students a few years down the road, they will remember what they learned with her in regards to the money and registers. This will allow me as there teacher to provide them with even more information to help them hold down jobs.\r\n\r\nSo thank you for all that you contributed. 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