{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Palm Springs High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5346306,"projectId":9749562,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the printing calculators to our classroom. It has made learning fun, and interactive for the students. Students were initially reluctant to use the printing calculators, as it was new to them. However, they quickly warmed up as they saw the information coming to life on paper. \r\n Our first activity was setting up a mock bank, in which students had to interact as customers and banking clerks. You may be thinking that this activity may be antiquated, but it addresses many skills. Such as, communication, waiting patiently in a line, counting money and exchanging money. Providing good customer service and learning how to work under a little pressure while using a printing calculator to add and subtract figures. While providing a receipt. \r\n Our second activity was taking orders from our classroom mock restaurant. Menus were provided to staff and students, and orders were taken. The cashiers did their part by calculating, taking a payment and providing a receipt.","fullyFundedDate":1758724384631,"projectUrl":"project/real-math-brought-to-life/9749562/","projectTitle":"Real Math Brought to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Posner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5346306_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524522653907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karen-mcgrady"},{"teacherId":10163431,"projectId":9560983,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generous contribution to our student-run business, Thriftee. Your support has helped our senior business students turn an idea into a real, functioning store. Because of you, students are gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, inventory management, and customer service.\r\n\r\nUntil we received your donation, we were not sure whether we would be able to make this happen. Launching Thriftee required start-up funds before the students could even open the doors. They needed to purchase clothing racks, hangers, shelving, signage, and basic supplies to create a welcoming and functional store environment. Students started with no supplies whatesover and now they have a fully functioning store. Donor support helped the student team move from planning to action—turning our classroom idea into a real, student-run business that builds skills and creates community impact.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your belief in our students and their ability to make meaningful things happen. Thank you for investing in their growth and success!","fullyFundedDate":1754919589898,"projectUrl":"project/senior-business-class-retail-startup/9560983/","projectTitle":"Senior Business Class Retail Startup","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skaggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163431"},{"teacherId":5800152,"projectId":9497902,"letterContent":"We had an amazing season, and thanks to your generous contribution, we spent less time taking down, setting up, and finding equipment for practices and games. As we closed out the season and locked our beautiful cabinet, the coaches felt a sense of relief that our materials would be safe, clean and organized during our brief off season. \r\n\r\nThe cabinet transformed the space where we keep our volleyball equipment, which made it easier for players to deal with bulky items. Nobody minds going into the storage closet to retrieve equipment as long as they can find it. Now, there is no question where things are located. Our locker mates are also happier now, because they have ample space for their equipment, and it is easier for them to get in and out of the storage area. \r\n\r\nThank you for saving us time, money, and space. Hosting games is fun work, and our cabinet makes our job easier by organizing everything we need for the big day. You made a big difference in the lives of our players, coaches, and school.","fullyFundedDate":1754314358983,"projectUrl":"project/pack-it-up-pack-it-in/9497902/","projectTitle":"Pack it Up, Pack it In","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5800152_orig.jpg?crop=2079,2079,x360,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628733330934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrwoodrobert"},{"teacherId":9279501,"projectId":9341005,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of school supplies for my classroom. Your support has made a tremendous difference as we begin the 2025–2026 school year, and I couldn't be more thankful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students walked into a classroom that was not only well-equipped but also inviting and full of potential. From notebooks and pencils to markers and organizational tools, every item you provided plays a vital role in creating a productive and inspiring learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped remove barriers and ensure that all of my students—regardless of background—start the year on equal footing. It's more than just supplies; it's the confidence they feel knowing they're supported and valued.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds me why community matters so much in education. Thank you again for investing in my students, our classroom, and the future we are building together. I'm looking forward to a wonderful school year and am excited to share the growth and achievements that your generosity has helped make possible.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1747414088692,"projectUrl":"project/ms-schoenbecks-25-26-classroom-kick-of/9341005/","projectTitle":"Ms. Schoenbeck's 25-26 Classroom Kick Off Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schoenbeck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9279501"},{"teacherId":10011704,"projectId":9311133,"letterContent":"What a wonderful start to the year, it has truly been made special thanks to your generous donations. The supplies you provided have already made a tremendous impact in our classroom. At the beginning of the year, students used the new materials to personalize their assignments, giving them a chance to express themselves and share their interests and backgrounds with their teacher. This helped create a warm and welcoming learning environment right from the start. The creativity that blossomed from simply having access to basic materials like markers, colored pencils, and paper was incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nThe addition of supply caddies has also made a huge difference. These organized stations allow students to easily access tools such as rulers, markers, and other supplies they need to make their work more engaging and expressive. This accessibility encourages independence and ownership over their learning. Beyond that, your donations helped ensure the classroom remains cool and clean, something that's especially important during these scorching summer months, where temperatures regularly climb above 100 degrees. Students are able to walk into a refreshing and comfortable space that promotes focus, learning, and creativity, all because of your support. Thank you for helping us start the year off strong!","fullyFundedDate":1746785596117,"projectUrl":"project/start-up-needs-for-my-class/9311133/","projectTitle":"Start-Up Needs for My Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011704_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755803982912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011704"},{"teacherId":10030927,"projectId":9340965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our math classroom! With these resources, my students have been able to practice math in more interactive and collaborative ways. They've also been applying the resources to strengthen their skills in multiplying polynomials, which has helped them see connections between algebraic expressions and graphs, as well as keep their learning environment clean.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to build on this foundation by connecting graphing and algebra skills to larger problem-solving projects. Students will soon be exploring how equations and graphs represent real-world scenarios, helping them see the power of math beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for giving my students the chance to learn in deeper, more engaging ways. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1747401753164,"projectUrl":"project/ms-opledas-first-year-teaching-math-/9340965/","projectTitle":"Ms. Opleda's First Year Teaching Math! (2025-2026)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Opleda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10030927"},{"teacherId":5800152,"projectId":9180083,"letterContent":"I had an awesome day last week when I turned the class over to my students and asked them to present their work. Students had been reviewing how to write equations of lines in slope-intercept form, so they could graph them by hand. After having time to work, I called on students to place their solutions under the document camera and share what they did. This lesson was a success thanks to your generous donation to our classroom. \r\n\r\nStudents stood at the new desk while they presented, which allowed them to move freely, pace, and fidget. Students were nervous to get up in front of their peers, but the class was super supportive, and everyone took a turn. One student asked to sit down while presenting, and I was able to meet their needs quickly with the new desk. \r\n\r\nDuring presentations, I sat back as students took over and provided presenters with praise and corrections. The class demonstrated that they knew what they were doing. Students took responsibility for their own learning, which is what I hoped to accomplish. After the last presentation, there was a collective sigh of relief. I made students aware that they were put into a mildly stressful situation (i.e., presenting), which increased the stakes of their learning while promoting it. Some students enjoyed the presentations and said we should do that more often, while others said they were glad to be done for now. \r\n\r\nHaving a space and a desk that are dedicated to presenting materials has made my job and student presentations less stressful. It is easier to organize my lesson presentation materials thanks to your donation. I recently taught a lesson that had a paper component, and online component, and a demonstration. With the new desk, I was able to quickly transition from one activity to the next. My students appreciate when my lessons transition seamlessly, because times goes by faster. Thank you for investing in my students, my classroom, and me. The desk you helped provide is used daily and will continue to be used everyday by students and teachers for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1742927471407,"projectUrl":"project/rise-to-the-occasion/9180083/","projectTitle":"Rise to the Occasion","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5800152_orig.jpg?crop=2079,2079,x360,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628733330934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrwoodrobert"},{"teacherId":5800152,"projectId":9009961,"letterContent":"Off season volleyball kicked off a few weeks ago to prepare for the upcoming season, which officially starts in September. Our dedicated players are training hard to get into shape and to improve their hits, serves, digs, and footwork. When the players arrived for off season practice, we surprised them with new equipment thanks to your generosity. \r\n\r\nThe new ball carts, scoreboards, flags, and cones are appreciated and helpful additions to our program. Players and coaches have made many positive comments about the new ball carts. Everyone appreciates their size, their shape, and the ease with which they glide across the floor. Not one ball cart has tipped over or gotten stuck since we started using them, and their parts stay securely assembled. Your donation has provided a new ball cart to each team in our program (freshmen, junior varsity, and varsity). We are deeply grateful for your support. \r\n\r\nWe use the scoreboards each practice to quantify how the team is doing, which helps them see their improvement. We often track how many properly executed passes or hits the team made during a drill, and then we try to beat that number the next time. Competing against ourselves and \"knowing our numbers\" helps players see that their efforts are making a difference. Further improving these drills are the addition of flags, which players use to signal if balls are in or out of bounds, and cones, which we use to identify where players should aim. \r\n\r\nOur volleyball program is improving, especially with the addition of the materials you helped provide. Thanks to your support, our players are having more efficient and informative practices. We look forward to a successful season. On behalf of our coaches and players, thank you. Please continue to support schools and teams like our through DonorsChoose.org.","fullyFundedDate":1739550110064,"projectUrl":"project/volleyb-all-the-way/9009961/","projectTitle":"Volleyb-ALL The Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5800152_orig.jpg?crop=2079,2079,x360,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628733330934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrwoodrobert"},{"teacherId":9828302,"projectId":9081940,"letterContent":"Providing students with materials such as pens and snacks had a profound impact on their academic performance and overall well-being. Snacks helped prevent hunger-related distractions and improved students' moods when they were feeling upset. As a result, students remained engaged during lessons and were able to concentrate on their assignments without interruptions caused by hunger. The Takis were a big hit, though one student suggested buying a bottle of hot sauce to make them spicier. Some writing materials also served as powerful motivators, as students perceived certain pens to be of higher quality than others. Now, students no longer have to get upset over the lack of pens and pencils in the classroom. \r\n As for the markers, students can use them whenever they want to color during their breaks. The Expo markers have also been great for staff, as we use them to help students individually with work on smaller whiteboards. The Clorox wipes have been a lifesaver, especially since some students tend to write directly on their desks, and use their desks as plates. Also, some of the students have been showing signs of illness, therefore these wipes have been incredibly useful in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. Additionally, since students can eat breakfast and lunch in class, utensils are always in high demand.\r\n In retrospect, the provision of writing materials and snacks has significantly impacted students' academic and emotional development. By addressing their practical and basic needs, these simple resources have helped create a more supportive and productive environment, allowing students to thrive both academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1737923028034,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2025-01-2/9081940/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2025-01-26","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maribel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828302"},{"teacherId":9828302,"projectId":8923958,"letterContent":"Providing students with materials such as pens and snacks had a profound impact on their academic performance and overall well-being. Snacks helped prevent hunger-related distractions and improved students' moods when they were feeling upset. As a result, students remained engaged during lessons and were able to concentrate on their assignments without interruptions caused by hunger. The Takis were a big hit, though one student suggested buying a bottle of hot sauce to make them spicier. Some writing materials also served as powerful motivators, as students perceived certain pens to be of higher quality than others. Now, students no longer have to get upset over the lack of pens and pencils in the classroom. \r\n As for the markers, students can use them whenever they want to color during their breaks. The Expo markers have also been great for staff, as we use them to help students individually with work on smaller whiteboards. The Clorox wipes have been a lifesaver, especially since some students tend to write directly on their desks, and use their desks as plates. 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