{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pacifica High School","outOfStateSupporters":13.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6545007,"projectId":9891032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom. Your donation made it possible for us to purchase much-needed materials, including hands-on atom models that have truly transformed the way my students engage with chemistry. These resources brought abstract concepts to life and gave students the opportunity to actively build and explore atoms and compounds in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely loved using the manipulatives and frequently shared how much easier it was to visualize the building blocks of matter. I've already seen a noticeable difference in their understanding and retention, and I feel confident that these tools have strengthened my lessons in a lasting way. Your support has made a real impact on their learning experience—thank you for helping bring science to life in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764726022005,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-chemistry/9891032/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Chemistry!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stirling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6545007"},{"teacherId":5827199,"projectId":10106258,"letterContent":"These resources serve as a cornerstone for our lab program, moving chemistry from a subject of memorization to one of direct experience. By participating in hands-on experiments, students strengthen their critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills. These materials provide the necessary infrastructure for students to collect their own data and troubleshoot real-world variables, which builds immense confidence in their scientific abilities. Your support has bridged the gap between theory and practice, helping students to think and work with the precision of real scientists.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and for investing in our students' future. Your contribution has made a lasting impact on our classroom by providing the tools necessary for a truly immersive and professional science education. We are incredibly grateful for your support in helping our students see themselves as real scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1771961805026,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-scientists-with-real-lab/10106258/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Scientists with Real Lab Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5827199_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537418487141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hlim"},{"teacherId":4275055,"projectId":9974612,"letterContent":"My students and I want to share our gratitude for your generous support of our project. Your contribution is allowing our students to access information, explore opportunities, and build confidence in their futures.\r\n\r\nWith the counseling team down one counselor this year, and likely for the foreseeable future, being able to build and maintain relationships while conducting outreach without burnout is vital.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to access college, career, scholarship, and volunteer information from the display rack. Those needing to self-regulate have benefited from the sensory items, which help them redirect their thoughts and refocus their breathing. The pocket sleeves have allowed us to both display important materials and use them in conjunction with dry-erase markers during workshops, such as transcript reviews, creating pros and cons lists for college selection, and mapping out college and career pathways.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are able to provide resources that directly impact students' growth and self-awareness. We are truly thankful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1770061861351,"projectUrl":"project/accessing-your-future/9974612/","projectTitle":"Accessing Your Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4275055_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756344923790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/achievers"},{"teacherId":5827199,"projectId":10121835,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous support of our project, \"From Equations to Experiments: AP Chemistry in Action.\" \r\n\r\nFor an AP Chemistry student, there is a significant leap between balancing a chemical equation on paper and witnessing a precipitation reaction occur in a beaker. Thanks to the new lab equipment you provided, my students are no longer just reading about science; they are doing science.\r\n\r\nYour investment goes far beyond glassware and sensors. You have provided these students with the tools to succeed on their AP exams and, more importantly, the inspiration to pursue future careers in STEM. Your belief in their potential means the world to us.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a vital part of our scientific journey.","fullyFundedDate":1772500478951,"projectUrl":"project/from-equations-to-experiments-ap-chemis/10121835/","projectTitle":"From Equations to Experiments: AP Chemistry in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5827199_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537418487141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hlim"},{"teacherId":8357579,"projectId":9830676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Library Makerspace! Because of your generosity, our students will have access to hands-on tools and creative materials that inspire curiosity, innovation, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThis Makerspace will give students a place to design, build, experiment, and collaborate — turning ideas into real creations. Your donation helps make learning active, joyful, and student-driven, and it shows our students that people beyond our school believe in their potential. We've already started using some of the materials to make Shrinky Dink keychains!\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and can't wait to share the creativity and imagination your kindness has made possible. Thank you for helping our library grow into a space where every student can explore, create, and discover!","fullyFundedDate":1764739006235,"projectUrl":"project/the-mariner-makerspace-keychains-craft/9830676/","projectTitle":"The Mariner Makerspace: Keychains, Crafts, and Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357579_orig.jpg?crop=1555,1555,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646806550173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/phslibrary"},{"teacherId":2791861,"projectId":9572670,"letterContent":"Because of you, \"Getting the Random Goodness to Build Wellness\" is no longer just an idea. It is happening in real time for our students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly supported the creation of a space where students can pause, regulate, reflect, and reconnect. In a school environment where academic and social pressures can feel overwhelming, the materials you funded are helping us intentionally build protective factors: emotional regulation skills, connection, mindfulness, and resilience.\r\n\r\nEvery sensory tool, activity, and wellness resource you provided sends a powerful message to our students: You matter. Your feelings matter. Your well-being matters.\r\n\r\nWe often talk about \"random acts of kindness,\" but what you did was far from random. It was intentional, impactful, and deeply meaningful. You invested in prevention, in early intervention, and in the daily emotional health of children who are still learning how to name and navigate big feelings.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students now have structured opportunities during recess and lunch to engage in calming activities, build coping skills, and practice positive social interaction. These moments may seem small, but they are building lifelong skills one interaction at a time.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire school community, thank you for believing in this project and in our students. Your support is helping us grow wellness one moment, one skill, and one student at a time.\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1755970889140,"projectUrl":"project/getting-the-random-goodness-to-build-wel/9572670/","projectTitle":"Getting the Random Goodness to Build Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sally","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2791861_orig.jpg?crop=1037,1037,x3,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661370348836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sally-stevens"},{"teacherId":8357579,"projectId":9815738,"letterContent":"Because of Anchored in Reading: Rewards for Our Mariners, our Beanstack Reading Challenges have truly come to life. Students are actively logging their reading minutes daily—during independent reading time, after finishing a book they loved, or even after squeezing in a few pages between classes. One standout moment was watching a group of students huddle around the Beanstack leaderboard in the library, cheering when they realized their combined reading had pushed us past a major milestone. The rewards gave them a tangible goal, but the real magic was seeing reading turn into a shared, schoolwide experience.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the rewards, the excitement was instant. There were big smiles, happy chatter, and lots of \"Wait—this is for reading?!\" moments. The prizes made students feel seen and celebrated for their effort, especially those who don't always view themselves as \"readers.\" For many, earning Anchor Points and redeeming rewards became a confidence boost—proof that their time and commitment mattered. The library buzzed with energy as students proudly talked about what they were reading and what reward they were working toward next.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, the next steps are even more exciting. We're continuing to build momentum with themed reading challenges, friendly competitions, and visible progress tracking so students can see the impact of every minute they read. These rewards have helped anchor reading as a positive habit, not just an assignment, and have strengthened our library as a welcoming, motivating space. Your generosity didn't just provide prizes—it helped create a culture where our Mariners are proud to read, share, and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1760731589418,"projectUrl":"project/anchored-in-reading-rewards-for-our-mar/9815738/","projectTitle":"Anchored in Reading: Rewards for Our Mariners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357579_orig.jpg?crop=1555,1555,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646806550173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/phslibrary"},{"teacherId":9830974,"projectId":9642764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, we now have access to sensory kits that will provide essential tools for our students to manage anxiety and overwhelming emotions.\r\n\r\nThese kits are more than just fidget tools or calming items—they are lifelines for students who are learning how to self-regulate in moments of stress. Whether it's through the quiet focus of ear plugs, the grounding sensation of a bumpy stickers, or the soothing scents of essential oils, each tool in the sensory kit gives students a healthy and effective way to calm themselves and refocus during the school day.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've had to use this kit to help a student in need when they were having a tough time in one of their more difficult classes. The student shared, that the small cute stickers helped her smile just a bit in that moment. Now she has something to carry with her if she ever feels overwhelmed again. These moments are a powerful reminder that your donation is helping meet not just academic needs, but emotional ones as well.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting their well-being. Your generosity has created a calmer, safer space for learning—and that impact is immeasurable.","fullyFundedDate":1757101719152,"projectUrl":"project/calm-in-a-box-helping-students-find-the/9642764/","projectTitle":"Calm in a Box: Helping Students Find Their Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9830974_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x268,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756239869070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9830974"},{"teacherId":2791861,"projectId":9363101,"letterContent":"Our ASB students took an active role in leading this project by planning and setting up our mobile wellness station in teh library for all students to access. They helped decide which social-emotional learning activities to include, and guiding their peers with announcements and a video cast highlighting the resources. \r\n\r\nThrough this hands-on leadership, they learned how to organize resources, communicate effectively, and model coping strategies for others. They also marketed the station to reduce mental health stigma.\r\n\r\nThis service project will be expanded across our campus and at our annual wellness fair and parent nights to highlight the resources. It helped reduce stigma, increased participation from families and staff, and built a stronger, more supportive school community.","fullyFundedDate":1749140254849,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-mind-today-keeps-the-chaos-away/9363101/","projectTitle":"A Calm Mind Today Keeps the Chaos Away","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sally","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2791861_orig.jpg?crop=1037,1037,x3,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661370348836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sally-stevens"},{"teacherId":2791861,"projectId":9173354,"letterContent":"Our school social workers and mental health team have been using the new materials to run multi-sensory wellness workshops for students. For example, last week we set up five different stations during lunch—mindful breathing with pinwheels and bubbles, gratitude cards, watercolor art, fidgets, and aromatherapy—and invited classes to rotate through. 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