{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Valleys High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10160053,"projectId":10241565,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. This gift is going to make a world of difference for my special education classes as my students with disabilities begin conquering pre-algebra and Foundations Algebra 1. \r\n\r\nResearch has shown that students learn algebra better if they have tangible manipulative to work the problems with. Manipulative have many beneficial effects on student learning as they build students' concrete thinking and conceptual understanding prior to transitioning to abstract thinking using pen and paper. It is not as effective to use the electronic version through a computer for students with disabilities. \r\n\r\nYour generous gift is bringing the most vulnerable of students the best possible pathway to algebra success with the least frustration. Your gift is providing my students a fun and engaging experience where they can explore algebra in a playful approach and we all thank you very much! You are making a challenging subject for students more fun. The students are working together, they're discussing more with each other and they're finding meaning behind the lessons which means the world to me and my co-teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1779218193246,"projectUrl":"project/algebra-tiles-for-student-success/10241565/","projectTitle":"Algebra Tiles for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Pop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10160053_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787027998365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160053"},{"teacherId":5872696,"projectId":10029890,"letterContent":"The iPad has had a meaningful impact on my students by providing them with greater access to engaging, individualized learning opportunities. Students are able to use educational apps and interactive activities that support a variety of learning styles and academic needs. The device has helped increase student engagement, collaboration, and independence, allowing learners to explore concepts in creative and hands-on ways while building important technology skills that will benefit them beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the iPad has expanded opportunities for differentiated instruction and personalized learning. Students can work at their own pace, receive immediate feedback, and access resources that help them strengthen areas of need while extending their learning in areas of strength. This technology has made learning more accessible and inclusive for all students, creating a classroom environment where every child has the tools to participate, grow, and succeed. We are incredibly grateful for this generous donation and the positive difference it continues to make in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1773507297511,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-the-classroom/10029890/","projectTitle":"iPad for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burgos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5872696_orig.jpg?crop=1036,1036,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757525922411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5872696"},{"teacherId":10079001,"projectId":9994170,"letterContent":"Before this project was funded, I did not have a dedicated computer in my classroom. As a Special Education Social Intervention teacher, having access to reliable technology is essential for creating individualized materials, tracking student progress, communicating with families and colleagues, and accessing instructional resources. The Mac Mini has made these tasks much more efficient and allows me to better meet the unique needs of my students. Because of your generosity, I can spend more time focused on supporting student growth and success rather than working around technology limitations. This donation has strengthened our classroom and positively impacted every student I serve. Thank you for investing in my students and helping provide the tools we need to learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768243818589,"projectUrl":"project/inspirational-instruction-through-a-mac/9994170/","projectTitle":"Inspirational Instruction Through a Mac Mini Desktop Computer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10079001_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y193&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754600591747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10079001"},{"teacherId":6224757,"projectId":10451091,"letterContent":"The composition books have become an important part of our mathematics classrooms. Students are using them as interactive math notebooks to record notes, vocabulary, worked examples, diagrams, problem-solving strategies, and reflections. Instead of simply copying information and moving on, students are building a personalized mathematical resource that shows their thinking and growth over time. One of the most rewarding moments has been watching students flip back through earlier pages to find a strategy or example they can use when working on a new problem. Their notebooks have become something they can actually use rather than something they simply turn in.\r\n\r\nStudents have also responded positively to having a dedicated notebook for mathematics. They are able to organize their learning in one place and add to it throughout the year. Interactive notebook activities give students opportunities to write, draw, explain, reflect, and make connections between concepts. This is particularly valuable for students who are developing confidence in mathematics because they can see evidence of what they have learned and refer back to successful examples when they encounter something challenging.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to continue building these notebooks throughout the school year so that, by the end of the course, each student has a personalized record of their mathematical learning. Students will use their notebooks to review previous concepts, prepare for assessments, revisit problem-solving strategies, and reflect on their growth. Providing a composition book for every student has also removed a potential barrier: students no longer have to worry about whether they have the supplies needed to participate. Instead, every student has the same opportunity to build, organize, and take ownership of their mathematical understanding. These notebooks are becoming more than school supplies—they are becoming tools that help students see themselves as capable mathematicians.","fullyFundedDate":1787184664306,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-math-notebooks-for-every-stu/10451091/","projectTitle":"Interactive Math Notebooks for Every Student","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":10222658,"letterContent":"My students have been using the snacks throughout the school day when they need a little extra energy to stay focused and engaged. One of the most meaningful changes has been seeing students who might otherwise struggle to concentrate become more ready to participate. Having a snack available means that a student can quietly take care of a basic need and then return their attention to learning without feeling embarrassed or having to leave the classroom.\r\n\r\nThis has been especially important in my co-taught math and Speech & Debate classes. My multilingual learners are developing academic English while simultaneously being asked to explain their mathematical thinking, defend arguments, collaborate with classmates, and speak in front of others. These are challenging tasks even when students are well rested and confident. When students have the energy to participate, I see more hands raised, more conversations between partners, and more willingness to take the risk of sharing an idea—even when they are still developing the language to express it.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to continue using the snacks as one part of a classroom environment where students feel supported enough to take academic risks. I want my students to know that they can walk into my classroom, meet their basic needs, and then focus on doing difficult things: solving a challenging problem, explaining their reasoning, or standing in front of their peers to make an argument. Your support has helped remove one small barrier that can make a very big difference in whether a student is ready to learn and participate.","fullyFundedDate":1778002039425,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-voices-supporting-multilingual/10222658/","projectTitle":"Fueling Voices: Supporting Multilingual Learners in Math & Debate","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":10235990,"letterContent":"My students have been using the plyometric boxes and adjustable speed hurdles to build coordination, agility, strength, and confidence through structured movement activities. One of the most rewarding parts has been watching students who were initially hesitant become willing to try, challenge themselves, and celebrate their own progress.\r\n\r\nWhen the equipment first arrived, my students were excited to see something new and immediately wanted to try it. The different heights of the plyometric boxes have allowed students to choose an appropriate challenge for their individual ability level. Students who were unsure of themselves at first could begin with a lower box, experience success, and then work toward a more challenging height. That progression has helped make physical activity feel achievable rather than intimidating.\r\n\r\nThe speed hurdles have also created opportunities for students to work together. Students practice footwork and agility while encouraging one another, comparing their progress, and communicating as a team. These activities have created moments of success that are sometimes difficult for students to experience in traditional academic settings.\r\n\r\nThe equipment has also become a valuable tool for movement breaks. Short, structured periods of physical activity give students an opportunity to reset and return to academic learning with renewed energy and focus. Rather than simply telling students to \"take a break,\" I can provide purposeful movement that develops physical skills while helping students re-engage with learning.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to build on these activities through volleyball training and structured fitness challenges. Students are working on explosive power, coordination, agility, and quick movement that directly transfer to volleyball skills. For many students, athletics provides an important connection to school, friendships, and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThese materials have become more than fitness equipment. They have given my students opportunities to move, take risks, experience success, encourage one another, and discover that they are capable of more than they initially thought.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to experience that success.","fullyFundedDate":1778276260650,"projectUrl":"project/building-strength-confidence-and-commu/10235990/","projectTitle":"Building Strength, Confidence, and Community Through Movement","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":7869697,"projectId":9989996,"letterContent":"The addition of our Mac Mini desktop has completely transformed the way learning happens in my classroom. Many of my students come from homes where technology access is limited, so having a reliable and powerful computer available at school has opened new doors for them. We now use the Mac Mini to create interactive lessons, explore graphing software, and visualize mathematical concepts that once felt abstract. It's helping students make real-world connections and deepening their understanding of how math shapes the world around them.\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been using the Mac Mini's speed and capabilities to work with digital tools like Desmos, GeoGebra, and data visualization programs. They love seeing their equations come to life on screen and watching how small changes in variables affect graphs instantly. It's made math not only more engaging but also more meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are learning with curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm, and they're discovering that math and technology can be powerful tools for their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768066955232,"projectUrl":"project/inspirational-instruction-through-a-mac/9989996/","projectTitle":"Inspirational Instruction Through a Mac Mini Desktop Computer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDaniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7869697_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704747148402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcdanielnvhs"},{"teacherId":6249832,"projectId":10046411,"letterContent":"My students were able to organize their work into folders. Because of your donation, the folder were color coordinated by color. Student groups presented their projects as part of their final exam. They collaborated together and I decorated the classroom with patriotic decor to inspire them. Their parents were invited to view and also help judge the groups as they presented their well researched topics and then answered questions with reference to the founding documents of our nation. Thank you so much for you donation and helping to contribute to civic discourse in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769130011527,"projectUrl":"project/creative-civics-classroom-needs-color/10046411/","projectTitle":"Creative Civics Classroom Needs Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eldridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6249832_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768957180853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6249832"},{"teacherId":10399590,"projectId":9998259,"letterContent":"Again thank you for your kindness, and donating towards my \"Who HQ\" books. These books are written at a level that everyone can understand. History can be a difficult topic to comprehend but these books make it a bit easier for both advanaced and beginning readers. \r\nResearch has shown that reading aloud builds both fluency and comprehension. As a class we read the Vietnam War and Civil Rights book aloud. All students were required to participate in reading and complete a book study/report on it. Doing this helped students improve their reading skills AND have a better understanding of both historical time periods.","fullyFundedDate":1772138422600,"projectUrl":"project/who-hq-books/9998259/","projectTitle":"Who HQ Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399590_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767923199996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399590"},{"teacherId":8730448,"projectId":9980955,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project. As our school phases out old PCs to reduce e-waste, it has become harder to rely on consistent technology. Your gift of a Mac mini makes a real difference by giving me a dependable tool to continue grading, planning lessons and creating curriculum for my students.\r\n\r\nHaving a reliable computer means I can spend less time dealing with technical issues and more time focusing on meaningful feedback and thoughtful instruction. It helps me stay organized, respond to student needs more quickly and design lessons that better support their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports the work that happens behind the scenes but impacts students every day. I truly appreciate your kindness and your investment in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769549376109,"projectUrl":"project/inspirational-instruction-with-a-mac-min/9980955/","projectTitle":"Inspirational Instruction With a Mac Mini Desktop Computer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stockton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730448_orig.jpg?crop=294,294,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788628405659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730448"},{"teacherId":9348438,"projectId":9994004,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in how my students experience and understand math. The Surface keyboard and stylus allow me to model mathematical thinking in real time by writing directly on the screen as I solve problems step by step. Instead of watching static notes, students can see the process unfold, ask questions immediately, and better understand why each step matters. This visual, interactive approach is especially helpful for students who struggle with abstract concepts, as it makes learning feel more accessible and less intimidating.\r\nWhat excites students most is how interactive the technology feels. The combination of the computer, keyboard, and stylus turns lessons into a shared problem-solving experience rather than a lecture. Students are more engaged when they can watch ideas develop live and see mistakes corrected openly. Several students who typically hesitate to participate have grown more confident, raising questions and attempting problems because they feel supported by the clear modeling and instant feedback.\r\nThis project has been particularly impactful for students who need extra structure or reassurance in math. Visual learners and students with math anxiety have responded positively to seeing problems broken down clearly and revisited as needed. The technology has helped create a classroom environment where students feel capable, supported, and willing to persevere through challenging material. I am incredibly grateful to our donors for making this learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768595040607,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-high-school-math-classroo/9994004/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a High School Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348438"},{"teacherId":8110462,"projectId":10004898,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for bringing these easels into our classroom! It's great to see students with more flexible seating options in class, where they can sit or stand up instead of hunching over their tables. It transforms our space so students aren't just \"kids in a class\", but instead they're artists in a studio.\r\n\r\nEven though an easel might not seem like a necessary tool, it's an important piece of \"tech\" for us. They allow my Painting students to step back, squint, and actually see their work from a distance and encourages them to use their whole arm for bold brushstrokes. Watching them get comfortable with using them has been a joy. Once they get settled behind a professional easel, you can see the shift in confidence and it's amazing how the right equipment can make a student feel like their work truly matters. 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