{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Allderdice High School","outOfStateSupporters":24.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8173734,"projectId":10235577,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Food is Fuel for MLLs.\" Your generosity has made an immediate impact on our students. Many of my multilingual learners come to school carrying the responsibilities of adapting to a new language, culture, and educational system. Having access to healthy snacks in our classroom has helped ensure that students can focus on learning instead of worrying about hunger. One memorable moment occurred during a group reading activity when several students who would normally struggle to stay engaged were able to participate fully because they had something nutritious to eat beforehand. Small acts of support like this make a tremendous difference in our classroom every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks and food supplies, they were excited and incredibly grateful. Many expressed appreciation knowing there would be something available if they were hungry during the school day. The snacks have helped create a welcoming environment where students feel cared for and supported. Beyond meeting a basic need, these resources have strengthened our classroom community by showing students that they are valued and that their well-being matters.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to support students academically and emotionally. Our current focus is building literacy, language development, and classroom engagement through collaborative learning activities. Having access to food and snacks helps students arrive ready to participate in discussions, reading groups, and projects that strengthen both their English skills and confidence. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where they can thrive. Your kindness is nourishing not only their bodies but also their ability to learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1779659083358,"projectUrl":"project/food-is-fuel-for-mlls/10235577/","projectTitle":"Food is Fuel for MLLs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sommers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173734_orig.png?crop=760,760,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636464344175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sommers44"},{"teacherId":8173734,"projectId":10183184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Nourishment for Learning: A Mini Fridge for Students.\" Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom community. The mini fridge has become an important resource for storing healthy snacks and drinks that students can access throughout the school day. Many of our students arrive at school without having eaten breakfast or go long stretches between meals, so having a reliable place to keep nutritious options available has helped ensure that students can focus on learning rather than hunger.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the mini fridge stocked and ready to use, they were excited and grateful. Several students commented on how helpful it would be to have access to food when they were having a difficult day or needed a little extra energy to get through classes. The fridge has quickly become a symbol of care and support, helping students feel valued and understood. It has also allowed us to respond immediately when a student is in need, creating a more welcoming and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using this resource to support students' academic success and well-being. Our goal is to expand opportunities for students to learn about healthy habits while ensuring that basic needs do not become barriers to learning. Because of your generosity, our students have one less obstacle standing in the way of their education. Thank you for investing in their health, confidence, and future. Your support has had a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778262876136,"projectUrl":"project/nourishment-for-learning-a-mini-fridge/10183184/","projectTitle":"Nourishment for Learning: A Mini Fridge for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sommers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173734_orig.png?crop=760,760,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636464344175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sommers44"},{"teacherId":8008632,"projectId":9825335,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your contributions, my students now have access to the tools and materials they need to fully engage in our engineering and robotics projects—and the impact has been immediate and inspiring.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using the new resources in a hands-on robotics challenge where students are designing and building small robots to complete specific tasks, such as navigating a maze and transporting objects. One memorable moment was watching a group of students troubleshoot their robot's movement—after several failed attempts, they worked together to adjust their design and programming, and the excitement when it finally worked was incredible. It was a powerful example of perseverance, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the classroom buzzed with excitement. Students were eager to explore everything, asking questions and brainstorming ideas before we even began. For many of them, this was their first opportunity to work with this type of equipment, and it sparked a new level of curiosity and engagement that has carried into every lesson since.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue refining their designs and begin a new project focused on creating solutions to real-world problems using engineering principles. They'll be applying what they've learned to develop prototypes, test their ideas, and present their findings. Your support has not only provided the tools to make this possible but has also empowered students to think creatively and confidently about their abilities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our students this opportunity. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in their learning and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1769997616753,"projectUrl":"project/the-supply-station/9825335/","projectTitle":"The Supply Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brinkman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8008632_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629743563938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8008632"},{"teacherId":8173734,"projectId":10026599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Food Is Fuel for Scholars.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my classroom by helping ensure that students have access to nourishment that supports both their learning and well‑being.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are better able to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn throughout the school day. Having access to food in the classroom helps remove barriers to learning and sends an important message to students, that their needs matter and that they are supported.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in education. Your support goes beyond supplies; it helps create an environment where students can thrive academically and feel cared for every day. Thank you for investing in our scholars and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1768675524231,"projectUrl":"project/food-is-fuel-for-scholars/10026599/","projectTitle":"Food Is Fuel for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sommers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173734_orig.png?crop=760,760,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636464344175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sommers44"},{"teacherId":8173734,"projectId":9955261,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project, \"Healthy Hands, Healthy Minds: Keeping Our Classroom Clean & Comfortable.\" Because of you, my students now have access to essential supplies that help keep our classroom clean, healthy, and welcoming.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in our daily routines. With these materials, students are better able to focus on learning while also developing healthy habits that support their well-being. A clean and comfortable classroom environment helps students feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are truly grateful for your support and belief in our classroom. Your generosity reminds us that there are people in our community who care deeply about education and student success. Thank you for investing in our learning and in our future.","fullyFundedDate":1772741572963,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-hands-healthy-minds-keeping-ou/9955261/","projectTitle":"Healthy Hands, Healthy Minds: Keeping Our Classroom Clean & Comfortable","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sommers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173734_orig.png?crop=760,760,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636464344175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sommers44"},{"teacherId":2343618,"projectId":9833745,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of repousse, pitch, and chasing tools to my high school metalsmithing program. Your support has made a meaningful impact on my students' learning experiences. \r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, my students are learning how to safely use pitch, refine their hammer control, and create dimensional designs that brings their artistic ideas to life. Many of my students are currently creating hollow form pieces of jewelry and have decided to enhance their designs by using these materials. Deandre is creating a hollow form dolphin in which will be soldered to 3 dimensional waves that he has been creating using the pitch and chasing tools. Devorah has been creating a realistic little bagel, believe it or not! Asher is creating a totem pole at the moment. \r\n\r\nIt has been incredibly rewarding to watch my students engage in this process, problem solve through challenges, and take pride in their work. Your donation is not only supporting their creativity, but also ensuring that all students regardless of background have access to high quality art experiences. Thank you again for believing in my students and investing in their artistic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769204480874,"projectUrl":"project/from-flat-to-fantastic-bringing-metal-t/9833745/","projectTitle":"From Flat to Fantastic: Bringing Metal to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2343618_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720883333690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jackieoliver"},{"teacherId":8066600,"projectId":9871079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to help bring students designs to life. Your generosity has helped create a space that truly helps students creativity come to life. The tables/benches have created designated work space for student to create designs using OnShape and other 3D modeling software. \r\nThe filament and tools have allowed students take their ideas and bring them into the real world. Students have designed accessories for the 3d printers as well as parts to create a tool wall. Students have already gained so much experience with 3D printing and design thank to your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1764717881357,"projectUrl":"project/printing-the-future-building-a-3d-maker/9871079/","projectTitle":"Printing the Future: Building a 3D Makerspace for Young Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pindroh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8066600"},{"teacherId":7238227,"projectId":10047132,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom. As a Title I school, many of our students rely on the support of caring community members like you to help meet their daily needs. Your kindness ensures that our students can stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese snacks do more than fill hungry stomachs—they help create a classroom environment where students feel supported, valued, and able to do their best. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference, and we are sincerely grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and for believing in the importance of their education. Your generosity truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1769135413889,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-keep-my-students-focused/10047132/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Keep My Students Focused!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fischer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7238227_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769174033167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7238227"},{"teacherId":3097410,"projectId":9927587,"letterContent":"We are old school in my classroom. We typically use pencil and paper. One of the few educational softwares that I believe is worth the screen time is Nearpod. \r\n\r\nNearpod helps me create engaging, multilayered lessons. I can use it as a traditional slide show to present content, add in a few quiz questions, throw in a video to recap the material and then gamify the content with a quiz game. The students get a variety of activities all in one lesson log in. \r\n\r\nMy students are so appreciative of your generosity. They actually say \"This lesson was fun!\" when we do Nearpod lessons. As a teacher, that's what we aim for. Making learning fun so kids want to do it. Thanks for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1765823813187,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-fun-through-nearpod/9927587/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Fun Through Nearpod","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donnelly-Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3097410_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450880304378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3097410"},{"teacherId":1826977,"projectId":9396255,"letterContent":"On behalf of Allderdice High School and our students, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our Virtual Field Trip Webcam initiative. Thanks to your funding, we successfully installed and launched our high-quality webcam system in this school year, and it has transformed how our students engage with the world beyond our classroom walls. This technology enables our students to conduct live virtual field trips, connecting them with real-world environments and experiences that would otherwise be inaccessible due to distance, cost, or time constraints. The impact on student engagement and learning has been remarkable, with students demonstrating improved understanding and the ability to observe in real-time making abstract concepts tangible and memorable. Teachers consistently report that virtual field trips spark curiosity and discussion that extends well beyond the initial viewing, with students asking more questions and making deeper connections to course content.\r\nYour belief in the power of experiential learning and your commitment to our students has made a profound difference. You have opened windows to the world for young people who are now better prepared to understand, appreciate, and contribute to their communities and beyond. Your support has not only impacted this year's students but has created a sustainable resource that will benefit our school community for years to come. We would be honored to have you visit our school to see the webcam technology in action and meet the students whose lives you've touched. With sincere appreciation and gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1759266576771,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-into-class/9396255/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World into Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Connell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1826977_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448467646422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1826977"},{"teacherId":8173734,"projectId":9893999,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom feels warmer, brighter, and so much more comfortable this winter. The moment my students saw the tissues, hand sanitizer, lotion, and cleaning supplies, they lit up... several immediately asked if they could use the lotion because their hands were so dry from walking to school in the cold and the constant washing during cold season. These small but essential items help them feel cared for and ready to focus, especially for my newcomer English learners who often hesitate to ask for what they need. Your support created a sense of comfort and dignity that truly matters.\r\n\r\nWe've already incorporated the supplies into our daily routines. Students grab sanitizer before using shared materials, especially important during group work and reading workshops. During a recent writing activity where students drafted personal poems about winter traditions from their home countries, I watched them settle in with fewer sniffles and distractions because they had everything they needed within reach. The improvement in their focus and comfort has been immediate and noticeable.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next projects, building vocabulary for our unit on identity and developing longer writing pieces.... your gift is helping students stay healthy, present, and confident. Thank you for supporting not just our academic work, but the whole well-being of each student in our classroom. Your kindness continues to make a meaningful difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764693190911,"projectUrl":"project/winter-comfort-helping-students-stay-wa/9893999/","projectTitle":"Winter Comfort: Helping Students Stay Warm, Bright, and Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sommers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173734_orig.png?crop=760,760,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636464344175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sommers44"},{"teacherId":8173734,"projectId":9876524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Full Bellies, Focused Minds! Your generosity means the world to our classroom. Because of your donations, our students will have access to the nutritious snacks they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn every day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference in their lives—helping them come to class ready to engage, explore, and grow. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students. 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