{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Otay Ranch High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10070747,"projectId":9603136,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your support. Because of you, our classroom received a new sound bar with a subwoofer and essential organizational supplies that will elevate our daily routines and learning environment.\r\n\r\nOur old speaker definitely served its time, and we're thankful for all the years it helped bring music, movement breaks, and audio support to our students. But it was ready for retirement, and thanks to your generosity, we now have a high-quality sound bar that fills our room with clear, rich audio. It has already brought so much joy—helping us set a calming atmosphere, enhance lessons, and keep students engaged through music and interactive activities.\r\n\r\nThe organizational supplies you provided are equally impactful. In our Special Education classroom, structure and predictability are key. These materials help us keep our space organized, accessible, and calm so our students can focus, feel comfortable, and navigate their routines with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1755517101045,"projectUrl":"project/loud-clear-and-organized/9603136/","projectTitle":"Loud, Clear, and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serrano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10070747_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751667243819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10070747"},{"teacherId":10070747,"projectId":9541178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom!\r\nWe are truly overwhelmed by the amount of support we received. Because of you, our classroom now has new chairs, organizational supplies, headphones, and several other materials that will make a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nOur class is a Special Education program that serves incredible students with diverse learning needs. Every item you helped fund supports our ability to provide a structured, engaging, and supportive environment. The organizational supplies help keep our classroom running smoothly, and the headphones allow students to access lessons, communication tools, and calming audio without distractions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity doesn't just provide materials—it creates opportunities. You've helped us build a space where students feel supported, valued, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in the success of our students. Your kindness has a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755153539049,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-supplies/9541178/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serrano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10070747_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751667243819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10070747"},{"teacherId":9641998,"projectId":9770736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students with this project! Your generosity is appreciated and your contributions have greatly assisted our program! \r\n\r\nThese students work incredibly hard, and the newer equipment has already helped improve the ensemble sound as well as the individual musicians who are using the new mallets. The mallet bags have been incredibly helpful with keeping equipment organized and provide protection for the new mallets!\r\n\r\nMy students and I really appreciate your donations! Thank you for supporting music in our schools!","fullyFundedDate":1759522350034,"projectUrl":"project/new-mallets-and-stickmallet-bags/9770736/","projectTitle":"New Mallets and Stick/Mallet Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Doerr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641998_orig.png?crop=625,625,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759120923860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641998"},{"teacherId":9818518,"projectId":9528921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Fueling Teaching and Learning\" project! As soon as the supplies arrived, my students were filled with excitement and curiosity. These resources have truly brought our AP Biology classroom to life. The chalk markers have been a favorite—they've used them to build colorful, interactive models of photosynthesis and cellular respiration right on the lab tables. They labeled key terms, drew arrows to show how processes connect, and collaborated in groups to explain each step visually. It was an amazing way for students to engage deeply with complex content in a hands-on, creative way.\r\n\r\nYour support has also made our classroom more fun and motivating. The M&M's were handed out as a sweet treat during our \"cell organelle speed dating\" activity. In another lab, they used Sour Patch Kids to explore how Gymnema sylvestre affects taste perception, adding both surprise and scientific curiosity to our lesson on the nervous system and cell communication. The snacks you provided will be especially helpful in May, when my students take their AP Biology Exam—they'll serve as much-needed fuel and encouragement on that high-stress day. Every item you helped fund has supported both the academic success and emotional well-being of my students. Thank you for making our learning environment more dynamic, equitable, and uplifting!","fullyFundedDate":1754446694780,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-teaching-and-learning/9528921/","projectTitle":"Fueling Teaching and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818518"},{"teacherId":10023920,"projectId":9330045,"letterContent":"I want to express my gratitude again for your donation. Such a small gesture made a huge impact in my classroom. Being able to be comfortable in the classroom is essential when my students with special needs sit for majority of the day. The money donated was used for seat cushions for them to use while they work. They absolutely love them and it made a big difference in their attitude towards leaning. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, I will focus on maximizing learning comprehension by intertwining their interests in my lessons. I already do this when we have cooking lessons and have them create dishes that they favor and are easy enough for them to recreate on their own with support from their family. Since my students are adults that are transitioning after graduation to adulthood, it's very important for them to learn independent skills. That's where I step in and provide them with the support and guidance. With your help from your donation, I am able to move towards my goal in creating a space for them to learn in a comfortable environment where they feel safe and loved.","fullyFundedDate":1747032029410,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-in-the-classroom/9330045/","projectTitle":"Comfort in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castaneda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10023920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746586599434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10023920"},{"teacherId":9817440,"projectId":9259208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. The extra sets of supplies, including pens, pencils, markers, and so much more allow my students to have access to resources if they need them. The supply bins allow for extra storage in the classroom and the cleaning materials allow for me to keep the classroom neat. I hope you know that your donations are going to an amazing cause. I hope that you continue to support education and assist in helping students in the future. Have an amazing day and thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1745370792096,"projectUrl":"project/chemistry-classroom-supplies/9259208/","projectTitle":"Chemistry Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9817440_orig.png?crop=421,421,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742576374868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9817440"},{"teacherId":9817440,"projectId":9252632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. The extra sets of supplies, including pens, pencils, markers, and so much more allow my students to have access to resources if they need them. The supply bins allow for extra storage in the classroom and the cleaning materials allow for me to keep the classroom neat. I hope you know that your donations are going to an amazing cause. I hope that you continue to support education and assist in helping students in the future. Have an amazing day and thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1744760267592,"projectUrl":"project/school-materials-for-chemistry-students/9252632/","projectTitle":"School Materials for Chemistry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9817440_orig.png?crop=421,421,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742576374868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9817440"},{"teacherId":10007967,"projectId":9363592,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding my classroom organization project. As a relatively new biology teacher with a brand new classroom, the supplies I was able to acquire with the help of your donations helped set the stage for what I believe to be a potentially successful year. \r\n\r\nHaving a streamlined system of organization - particularly with student supplies - will reduce the stress of scrambling for supplies in all sorts of different places, and makes it simpler for students to know where to locate their necessities in a central location. All of the different baskets and bins were placed on the shelving unit to store regularly used essentials such as pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, lapboard markers & erasers.\r\n\r\nWe are already into our first week of school and students are already making good use of the supplies! It will be easy for me to keep an eye on what supplies need to be replenished as the year goes on as well. I look forward to an excellent year with them!","fullyFundedDate":1747858563650,"projectUrl":"project/biology-classroom-materials/9363592/","projectTitle":"Biology Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10007967"},{"teacherId":9827716,"projectId":9259518,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support made it possible for us to purchase essential materials such as markers, whiteboards, glue sticks, and even balloons—which brought a lot of joy and excitement to our students!\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our learning environment has become even more engaging and dynamic. The whiteboards and markers have encouraged more interactive lessons, the glue sticks have fueled creativity in our art and project-based activities, and the balloons added a fun and festive atmosphere that truly brightened the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in my students' daily experience, and we are all so grateful. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the growth of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1745366530740,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-chemistry-classroom/9259518/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Chemistry Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827716"},{"teacherId":9818518,"projectId":9262261,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom received snacks, stickers, and various other supplies, and the impact has been incredible. The students were beyond excited when we unboxed everything - some couldn't believe these materials were really for them.\r\n\r\nWe've already started putting the resources to great use. For example, for our AP Biology exam day, students enjoyed the snacks in the morning and during their break time. This fueled my students to do their best and they appreciated the food since in years past, the school would fund these purchases.\r\n\r\nYour support gave them not just supplies, but a message: their education matters, and people believe in them. Thank you for being part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1745414902661,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-to-be-their-best/9262261/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students To Be Their Best","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818518"},{"teacherId":8494758,"projectId":9343617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Nature Nights\" project! Your generous donation has empowered my high school students to take their environmental service work to the next level. With the supplies you've helped provide—like materials for bug hotels, painted rocks, and potted flowers—our students have been able to lead engaging, hands-on activities at our local elementary school. To close out the year, they did a turtle/oil spill simulation!\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were thrilled. They immediately made sample projects, such as the potted plants, to brainstorm how to bring the activity to the younger students. In the upcoming school year, they're planning an entire series of events focused on these activities. Your support has given my students real leadership opportunities and shown them the power of service—and that's a lesson that lasts far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1747672497275,"projectUrl":"project/passing-the-torch-inspiring-young-envir/9343617/","projectTitle":"Passing the Torch: Inspiring Young Environmental Stewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zoe Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494758_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654810157279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8494758"},{"teacherId":8494758,"projectId":9251274,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Thanks to your contributions, my students now have access to a variety of hands-on learning tools and much-needed snacks that keep them energized and engaged. We've already used many of these resources - for instance, the plastic bags, spoons, and rock salt were used in our homemade ice cream lab, and the shrinky dink kits were used as we discussed polymers.\r\n\r\nStudents were especially grateful for the snacks that motivated them to do their best during AP testing. AP testing is a long and grueling process, but having small treats really boosted their morale. In addition, the extra snacks were put to good use during summer school, where those students were also extremely motivated by the promise of a snack. \r\n\r\nThe science demo materials will be able to be used for years to come, inspiring future chemistry students! 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