{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Patricia Paetow High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4972376,"projectId":9559435,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a huge thank you for the wonderful tools you've sent our way. It's been amazing to see how much of a difference these items have made in just a short time. My high-energy students are finally finding their rhythm with the yoga ball chair—that little bit of movement is exactly what they needed to stay focused and engaged. Even my 5th-period class feels different; working through those puzzles together has actually turned them into a real team rather than just a group of kids sitting in the same room.\r\n\r\nBeyond the atmosphere of the room, your gifts are making our lessons much sharper. We used the Post-it notes today for a map analysis activity, and it was great to see the students physically mapping out connections to their reading. Personally, I've been diving into Teaching Gifted Multilingual Learners with Depth and Complexity, and it's already changing how I support my gifted emergent bilingual students. Thank you for not just giving us \"supplies,\" but for truly improving how we learn and grow together every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762267472807,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-gifted-multilingual-learners/9559435/","projectTitle":"Empowering Gifted Multilingual Learners Through Engagement and Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mckinney-english"},{"teacherId":9717080,"projectId":9292390,"letterContent":"Since receiving the headphones and snacks, my students have been using them almost every day in class. The headphones have made a noticeable difference in how students engage with independent and digital work. They use them during online assignments, review activities, and station rotations, which has helped reduce distractions and improve focus. Students had been asking for headphones like these for months, so being able to finally provide them meant a great deal.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were genuinely excited. They immediately wanted to try the headphones and were eager to use them during class. Several students shared that the headphones were comfortable and helped them concentrate better. The snacks were just as meaningful and supported students during longer class periods by helping them stay focused and energized. Together, these resources created a more positive and supportive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using the headphones as a regular part of our instruction, especially during lessons that require sustained focus and independent work. The snacks will continue to support students throughout the school day. Your generosity has had a real impact on my classroom and helped show my students that their learning and well-being matter. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746786382263,"projectUrl":"project/tools-and-treats-to-help-us-thrive/9292390/","projectTitle":"Tools and Treats to Help Us Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9717080_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1053&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725231847413","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717080"},{"teacherId":9717080,"projectId":9801064,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting our classroom through the \"Snacks, Supplies, and Headphones to Keep Students Focused and Ready\" project. These resources have made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' ability to stay engaged and productive throughout the day. The headphones, in particular, have been a game changer during our self-paced lessons and independent work time. Students are now able to fully focus on instructional videos, complete digital assignments without distractions, and work at a pace that meets their individual needs. Snacks and supplies have also helped remove barriers, allowing students to stay present and ready to learn instead of worrying about basic needs.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reaction said everything. They were genuinely excited, but more importantly, they felt supported. Several students immediately asked if they could use the headphones during our lesson that same day, and the shift in focus was noticeable right away. One moment that stood out was during a recent lesson where students worked through a self-paced activity on industrialization. With headphones on, they were locked in, taking notes, replaying content when needed, and engaging more deeply than I've seen before. It created a calm, focused environment where every student had access to the same opportunity to learn.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to support more student-centered learning experiences in our classroom. We are transitioning into more project-based lessons where students will research, collaborate, and create, and having reliable supplies and tools ensures that all students can fully participate. My goal is to continue building a classroom environment where students feel prepared, supported, and capable of doing their best work every day. Your generosity has helped make that possible, and I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1766501166531,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-supplies-and-headphones-to-keep/9801064/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Supplies, and Headphones to Keep Students Focused and Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9717080_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1053&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725231847413","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717080"},{"teacherId":4972376,"projectId":9771178,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for stepping up to fund our \"Service Stars\" project! Your support has brought a wave of excitement to our peer mentoring program. These \"high-low\" books—like the National Geographic and Orca series—are exactly what our student mentors needed. Because these books pair cool, mature topics with accessible language, our English-speaking mentors have powerful tools to lead their emergent bilingual peers with confidence, making sure no one feels left out because of a language barrier.\r\n\r\nIt's been incredible to watch our students step into these leadership roles to serve the wider school community. They aren't just practicing language skills; they are building a more inclusive culture where every student belongs. By leading these sessions, our mentors are learning the true value of community service, and our mentees are finding their voices in a new language. Thank you, Allstate, for believing in our kids and helping them prove that you're never too young to make a real difference for others.","fullyFundedDate":1763488704208,"projectUrl":"project/and-literacy-for-all/9771178/","projectTitle":"And Literacy for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKinney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mckinney-english"},{"teacherId":9599902,"projectId":9512327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for funding our supplies project. With your help this year, we have been able to be ahead of the curve and have our needs met. Although all of the supplies seem random, they have all helped in tremendous ways. \r\nThe Mr. Sketch marker sets have helped the students be involved in making posters and working in groups to create presentations. The Spanish poster packs helped our 2 new teachers be prepared for the classroom & to make their space inviting for students. \r\nThe construction paper packs have been beneficial for the cultural aspects of learning the language. We have been able to re-create art so the students can have real life experience. \r\nThe classroom set of markers have been extremely beneficial not only when learning about coloring, but also when completing projects so that students have a variety of colors to choose from. Our French teacher absolutely loved the new poster set given to her, as she had been eyeing the set for awhile. Our ASL teacher absolutely loved the stickers she is now able to give out as prizes in her classroom. \r\nThe disinfecting wipes have been used everyday in almost all of the classroom to help with keeping illness down and a clean classroom. \r\nThese are just some of the examples of the materials that we have gotten a chance to use and how grateful we are to make our classroom a better place to learn.\r\nCurrently we are ending the semester so we aren't using as many materials but our next unit will be very interactive so we can't wait to use more materials. \r\n\r\nThank you again so much for the donation & know that we appreciate all the gifts we received!","fullyFundedDate":1757511529377,"projectUrl":"project/donate-to-spanishfrenchasl-learners/9512327/","projectTitle":"Donate to Spanish/French/ASL Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9599902"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_123607","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3123,"numTeachers":63,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"49.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.3,"schoolId":123607,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Patricia Paetow High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Patricia Paetow High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/katy-independent-school-district/patricia-paetow-high-school/123607"}