{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Olathe Northwest High School","outOfStateSupporters":17.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5327144,"projectId":10192705,"letterContent":"My students are earning these rewards in three meaningful ways that keep our art room running smoothly and creatively. First, they earn incentives for demonstrating our Raven Pillars of Excellence throughout their artistic practice, whether that's showing respect during peer critiques, taking responsibility for cleanup, or persevering through a challenging technique. Second, students who make sure all their work is turned in each week receive recognition, which has been a game-changer for helping them stay on track and take pride in completing their projects. Finally, we use the rewards during classroom review games where students test their knowledge of art vocabulary, techniques, and artist references in a fun, competitive way. One of my favorite moments was watching a typically quiet student light up after winning a stress ball during a color theory review game. She immediately started using it while sketching, and her confidence in participating has grown ever since. These small tokens have created a culture where effort and engagement are celebrated every single day.The excitement was immediate and genuine! When I first brought out the stress balls, pencil toppers, and keychains, my high schoolers reacted exactly like the kids they still are. There were gasps, laughter, and students asking if they could earn one right away. Several students with fidgeting needs immediately asked about the stress balls, recognizing how helpful they'd be during focused studio time. What struck me most was how even my seniors, who sometimes try to play it cool, couldn't hide their smiles. One student said, \"Wait, we actually get to keep these?\" When I explained they'd earn them through demonstrating our classroom values and staying on top of their work, I saw a shift. These weren't just toys; they became symbols of achievement worth working toward. Right now, my students are diving into a variety of projects depending on their course level, from foundational drawing and painting techniques to more advanced portfolio work. The incentive system is supporting their progress beautifully. Students are more motivated to complete their weekly work on time, which means they're building stronger portfolios and developing consistent studio habits. During our review games, they're retaining art vocabulary and concepts better because the competitive, rewarding atmosphere makes learning stick. Moving forward, I'm excited to use these rewards to celebrate creative risk-taking as students experiment with new media and push beyond their comfort zones. My goal is for every student to feel that their effort, growth, and participation matter, and thanks to your generosity, I now have tangible ways to show them they're valued every single day. Thank you for helping me create a classroom culture where every student can thrive as an artist!","fullyFundedDate":1786210551102,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-creativity-incentives-for-high-sch/10192705/","projectTitle":"Fuel Creativity: Incentives for High School Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mangold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5327144_orig.jpg?crop=2771,2771,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665966071275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5327144"},{"teacherId":8793748,"projectId":10234317,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for giving my students the opportunity to experience this project with all the supplies needed. Your kindness and support have given my students exciting ways to explore unique photographic art processes that they may not have experienced without your generosity. Because of your generosity, my students were able to create, experiment, make discoveries, and experience the joy of seeing their artistic ideas come to life. \r\nWhen the supplies arrived, students were excited and curious about the materials and eager to learn how the cyanotype process worked. For most this was the first experience with alternative photography. They were fascinated by the idea that sunlight could be used to create an image. My students were excited to share their new projects and different approaches while making their cyanotypes. The new supplies are allowing them the freedom to explore and create in so many ways. I want to send a big thanks to everyone that helped provide this amazing gift for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778444097761,"projectUrl":"project/cyanotypes-combining-photography-and-c/10234317/","projectTitle":"Cyanotypes - Combining Photography and Chemistry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dismang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8793748_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665520454935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8793748"},{"teacherId":6349731,"projectId":10233382,"letterContent":"You are all so amazing and this contribution to my peers and I's classroom is entirely invaluable. Because of your generous donations, the students of the three teachers who teach this course in our building all have a copy of The Alchemist in their hands.\r\n\r\nCurrently, we are working on the Jungian archetypes and Joseph Campbell's adaptation of them to literature. Using How to Read Literature Like a College Professor by Dr. Thomas Foster, a Harvard English teacher, my peers and I are guiding the students to see the patterns in literature. The knowledge that if you see a character as a mentor in a hero movie, they're probably going to die, and it is going to force the protagonist to grow up a bit. Even more than that, if that is the standard protocol, what if a story deviates from that pattern? What does that mean? Why would the author make that choice? All these ideas are leading our students to be critical thinkers not only in college, but when they go out in the world. \r\n\r\nArmed with the tools of the Jungian archetypes and Dr. Foster's models, our students are delving through a world of magical realism with The Alchemist. Our hero and protagonist, Santiago, meets almost all of the archetypes on his quest for treasure. The novel itself was based on a tale from The Arabian Nights \"The Treasure at Home.\"\r\n\r\nBeyond the pattern prediction skills we are developing, the story is based in southern Spain and Northern Africa giving our students exposure to cultures that may not be the same as their own.\r\n\r\nThis novel was perfect for the skills my peers and I want the students to develop. Your help in acquiring these books was remarkable.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1778295542065,"projectUrl":"project/be-an-alchemist-for-my-students/10233382/","projectTitle":"Be an Alchemist for My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foushee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6349731_orig.jpg?crop=1970,1970,x0,y203&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666626320202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebfoushee"},{"teacherId":6349731,"projectId":10257491,"letterContent":"Can you imagine where seniors, known for being detached from their education and filled with apathy for school in general, actually excited to start an assignment? My students saw the brand new supplies for some of our introductory assignments and they got to work right away. That genuine enthusiasm reminded me why I became a teacher in the first place. It is always about having the correct tools for the correct job.\r\n\r\nWe've been using these materials daily in transformative ways. Recent research has told us that completing work by hand increases student comprehension and retention. Using the colored pencils and markers, students have taken notes, generated ideas for discussion, and demonstrated their comprehension of material. They created visual representations of complex concepts, making abstract ideas concrete and memorable. They will use the notecards as a study tool which will endure. Watching hard working students ask for more time because they want their project to be more creative with their product and complete it to their satisfaction was a powerful reminder of how meaningful hands-on creation can be for learning retention and student confidence.\r\n\r\nBeyond specific projects, these materials have revolutionized how students engage with content on a daily basis. Instead of only writing essays to demonstrate understanding, students now have options. Visual learners can create infographics using the markers and cardstock. Kinesthetic learners can build three-dimensional models and diagrams. The paper cutter has been essential for creating clean, professional edges on student work, and the dictionaries provide immediate access to language support for students who need it. The facial tissues, while seemingly simple, have eliminated the constant interruptions of students asking to leave class for basic needs, keeping our learning time focused and productive.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we're using these materials to create interactive notebook pages where students can fold, cut, and paste information in ways that make studying more engaging. The paper cutter ensures precise cuts, and the glue sticks keep everything securely in place. Students are building study guides they actually want to use.\r\n\r\nYour investment has given my students more than supplies—you've given them agency, creativity, and pride in their work. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778292947521,"projectUrl":"project/materials-to-get-the-job-done-right/10257491/","projectTitle":"Materials to Get the Job Done Right","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foushee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6349731_orig.jpg?crop=1970,1970,x0,y203&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666626320202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebfoushee"},{"teacherId":8790042,"projectId":10012091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 3D art classroom for Jewelry and Sculpture students. My students were genuinely excited when the storage containers, tape, and Sharpie markers arrived. For many of them, this was the first time they had a dedicated space to safely store their artwork. This helps them understand what it would be like to work in a professional art studio and made them feel like real artists. They immediately began organizing their projects, carefully labeling their containers, and talking about how much easier it would be to continue their work from day to day. \r\n\r\nOver the past 2 months, student artwork has been better protected, organized, and easy to manage, allowing projects to grow and develop without fear of damage or loss. Your support has created a more structured and less cluttered environment while students are in the middle of the art making process. Student's don't have to be bothered by the organization and they can channel their energies into being creative—thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1769129319001,"projectUrl":"project/organized-chaos-taming-the-creative-pr/10012091/","projectTitle":"Organized chaos - taming the creative process.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirsch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8790042_orig.jpg?crop=2123,2123,x0,y127&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665432083313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8790042"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73709","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1958,"numTeachers":118,"percentFrplEligible":30,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":73,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.0,"schoolId":73709,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Olathe Northwest High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Olathe Northwest High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kansas/olathe-public-schools-usd-233/olathe-northwest-high-school/73709"}