{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh Brashear High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5841777,"projectId":10053654,"letterContent":"Our high school robotics recently expanded its program to include middle school students from a nearby school. For the past three weeks, students from the middle school had been staying after school every day from 3 pm to 5:30 pm to build two robots to complete in the FTC Competition. We completed the robots, and had an outstanding experience at the competition. \r\n\r\nOriginally, we only had four students staying after school, but we expanded that to nine after word spread that we were providing good snacks. The nutrition provided a nice incentive, and it allowed the students to work longer without fighting hunger pain. This donation had a huge impact.\r\n\r\nWe've only used about 25% of the snacks so far, and the remainder are currently being provided after school for our high school robotics students while they prepare for their FRC Competition in March. This donation will continue to benefit our students through the remainder of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1769336400851,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-feed-the-robot-builders/10053654/","projectTitle":"Help Us Feed the Robot Builders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Laurenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5841777"},{"teacherId":3214040,"projectId":9927745,"letterContent":"My students and I really appreciated getting the copies of the sequels to The Hunger Games! SO many have signed them out that it is hard keeping them on the shelves. Watching my students choose to continue reading a story because they are invested is so rewarding. They are learning even more about character development and vocabulary and they don't even realize it!\r\n\r\nAny time a student finishes an assignment early, he/she/they can pop over to my bookshelves and read. (Our building collects cell phones all school day, so this is one of their favorite options.) I also permit them to sign the books out to read whenever they choose as well. Catching Fire, Mockingjay, and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes have all been favorites since they arrived. My freshman students read the book, but even more 10th graders have asked about them because they read The Hunger Games last year and want to know how it ends! \r\n\r\nThank you all so much for furthering my students love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1764601399688,"projectUrl":"project/continuing-the-hunger-games/9927745/","projectTitle":"Continuing the Hunger Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3214040_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y754&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762183239735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3214040"},{"teacherId":2820421,"projectId":9151503,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my physics students now have the tools they need to work confidently and independently every day. The binders you funded have completely transformed our classroom organization—students now maintain structured lab notebooks and keep all of their practice work in one place, which has made a tremendous difference for many who struggle with executive functioning. The extra laptop chargers have been a game‑changer as well. My students rely heavily on technology for simulations, data collection, and online labs, and your support ensures that dead batteries never interrupt their learning. One of my favorite moments came during our first digital lab of the semester: several students who often feel anxious about being unprepared lit up when they realized they could grab a charger and get right to work without missing a beat.\r\nWe're already putting these resources to use in our current unit on energy and motion. Students are building long‑term lab portfolios, comparing their predictions, data, and explanations from hands‑on investigations. Because they can keep their devices charged and their materials organized, they've been able to work more efficiently—and with noticeably more pride. Next week, students will begin a multi‑day project analyzing real‑world phenomena using online simulations and recorded lab data. Their organized binders will help them track their progress, while the chargers will allow groups to stay collaborative and mobile around the room.\r\nYour support has not only provided materials—it has given my students a sense of preparedness, independence, and ownership of their learning. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1745846965079,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-curiosity-essential-supplies-fo/9151503/","projectTitle":"Fueling Curiosity: Essential Supplies for Engaging Science Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glisan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2820421_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663677472579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2820421"},{"teacherId":6611857,"projectId":7537833,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating! The students I support greatly appreciate you! All of the things donated will help with behavior support and breakfast in the am. Students will be able to focus on their education!!\r\n\r\nThe support from others goes a long way in classrooms and without it, there are items that students will not be able to have. Being able to supply not just needs but wants of students helps to have a smooth school day and year! These items will last through the remainder of the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1699012784216,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials-and-rewards/7537833/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials and Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6611857"},{"teacherId":3214040,"projectId":9870982,"letterContent":"My students and I are loving the upgrades to the furniture in our space. I love the quiet when students get in and out of their chairs. The students love to have a soft surface to sit on after a day of mostly uncomfortable, hard chairs.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the tennis balls on the chairs, they were confused. But they soon realized how smooth pulling their chairs in and out would be. Deep down, I am sure they enjoy not hearing the scraping of legs on the floors whenever they move too. The cushions for the chairs have become a commodity! Some students actually come to class earlier so they can choose their favorite color for the day.\r\n\r\nMy students and I will continue to enjoy these furniture upgrades as we read and write together in the classroom. It makes coming to English class just a bit more enjoyable for them!","fullyFundedDate":1762267725758,"projectUrl":"project/furniture-upgrades/9870982/","projectTitle":"Furniture Upgrades","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3214040_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y754&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762183239735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3214040"},{"teacherId":3465823,"projectId":9598751,"letterContent":"As each school year ends and begins, we take stock of our classroom and see what will last another year and what needs to get updated. Many times we update on our own without reaching out for help, but this year the task felt a little daunting and therefore I chose to reach out via Donors Choose for some of the bigger ticket items and some of the things are replaced year after year such as tissues.\r\n\r\nThe stools have come in handy in creating more seating arrangements and allowing for flexible grouping. The laminator has allowed us to laminate our new posters and the newly created student work. We use the posters and student work to decorate our walls and show off what we have accomplished in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWithout your generosity, none of the work we have accomplished this year would have been done.","fullyFundedDate":1759266584346,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9598751/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly Tsipras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3465823_orig.png?crop=293,293,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754712026034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3465823"},{"teacherId":9587602,"projectId":9810256,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to have a more welcoming room with the light covers. The fluorescent lighting is not as bothersome to some of the students while we are working. Also the PBIS is working better with the large variety of snacks the students can choose for rewards. They have other options too, but food is their number one option when they get rewarded. It is very much appreciated that you took time to consider the kids and support schools who sometimes get looked over. My students got excited to see the boxes waiting for them when they walked into the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762267719883,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-builds-a-positive-culture/9810256/","projectTitle":"PBIS Builds a Positive Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kliber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9587602_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x2000,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720578986184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9587602"},{"teacherId":2820421,"projectId":9412879,"letterContent":"The binders are now a daily tool in our physics classroom. Students use them to organize notes, labs, graphs, and reflections all in one place, which has been especially impactful during our forces and motion unit. One memorable moment was during a lab, when students flipped back through earlier notes to compare predictions with actual data. Instead of asking for new copies or saying they lost their work, students were able to independently reference their learning and explain how their thinking had changed. The binders have helped students take ownership of their scientific work and treat it like real data that matters.","fullyFundedDate":1759266578732,"projectUrl":"project/from-phenomena-to-understanding-science/9412879/","projectTitle":"From Phenomena to Understanding: Science Binders Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glisan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2820421_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663677472579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2820421"},{"teacherId":3465823,"projectId":9429283,"letterContent":"I cannot express the gratitude I feel towards getting the donations for my project. We have used the curriculum on a daily basis. Students at first struggled, but now we we are not engaging in Medic Math are upset because we have to do a district issued lesson.\r\n\r\nHaving access to the assessment platform has helped tremendously in the planning phase as well. Allowing me to spend more time at home with my family and being happier at work. My students are more engaged and I am less stressed out - the best of both worlds. The platform allows me to create my own homework and tests/quizzes OR use their pre-build assignments. All which are easy to use and apply in the classroom.\r\n\r\nOverall this was on of the best investments in my classrooms this year.","fullyFundedDate":1757884790057,"projectUrl":"project/balancing-professional-and-personal-life/9429283/","projectTitle":"Balancing Professional and Personal Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly Tsipras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3465823_orig.png?crop=293,293,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754712026034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3465823"},{"teacherId":9587602,"projectId":9537977,"letterContent":"The funding for the project about visualizing notes for students to easily comprehend complex subjects has been greatly appreciated. The students are almost finished with the first semester. Their organization skills are getting better and they enjoy the way we are taking notes because it makes it a little more fun for them in the process.\r\n\r\nThe items to create a better aesthetic in the room like the flourescent light covers and the corner lamp add a warmth to the room. The students tell me my room is one of the nicest set up in the building (which I love hearing), but would not have happened without your help of supplying some of the materials. \r\n\r\nI love the fact that the students walk in and feel comfortable and set up for success to learn. They feel appreciated in my room.","fullyFundedDate":1758294656334,"projectUrl":"project/visualized-notebooks-for-better-organiza/9537977/","projectTitle":"Visualized notebooks for better organization and memory","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kliber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9587602_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x2000,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720578986184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9587602"},{"teacherId":846021,"projectId":9556927,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of our project items. I try to always ask the children, \"What do you want for the classroom?\" Sometimes they don't know what they want, but I let them browse online before creating a project.\r\nWith our school focusing on SEL this year, we decided that we needed some manipulative to enhance participation. The water bottles are a huge hit! The kids are enjoying choosing stickers and designing their own bottles. The lap pads, that are weighted blankets, seem to be effective with the students. With a population in our classroom, the stress balls are magnificent for the children because they can request to use one when they are feeling at risk in any given situation. The dice that we have are a great way to end the day before the children go home. This allows them to clear their mind of the day's activities, and not to carry any school related issues home with them.","fullyFundedDate":1758294795714,"projectUrl":"project/sel-fidget-items/9556927/","projectTitle":"SEL & Fidget Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Munnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp846021_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472148095103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissamunnell"},{"teacherId":846021,"projectId":9744990,"letterContent":"With moving to a new classroom this school year, I felt it was necessary to begin building up our supply of items again. Over the paer 12 years, I have written impact letters for over 30 projects that were funded by people just like you. I wouldn't be able to teach cooking skills, laundry skills, personal hygiene lessons, etc. without the continued support.\r\nThis project including the new Keurig allows the students to practice their social skills while making coffee for staff members. The students are taught how to prepare the Keurig, make the coffee, and offer additions (sugar, splenda, creamers, etc). The students also practice their money skills when selling cups of coffee by taking in real US currency.\r\nWe used the word wall charts immediately for the subjects we learn about for the 5 classes we're in our classroom. For each new chapter, the students take turns putting in their new vocabulary words. 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