{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rancho Alamitos High School","outOfStateSupporters":43.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9468169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get the finishing touches needed to upgrade my room! The grass panels add so much life to the room and serve as the perfect background for my motivational LED sign and the LED light strip makes the motivational quote on my bulletin board stand out so much more! I love hearing the excited \"WOAH!\" when my students discover that the sensory hexagon lights change colors at the touch of a finger and the sensory liquid tiles move around when you step on them. The self reflection card game is a perfect way to help me learn more about my students and Uno is just such a classic fan favorite. Both of these games are used so often! I would not have been able to make this all possible without the little things like tape to hang up decor, wall USB blocks to plug in electric items, and my students say a huge thank you for the phone charger! Lastly, one of my most used items is the mini dry erase whiteboard that I use to leave messages for students. This allows me to communicate when I'll be off campus, when we're on assembly schedule, or having a fire drill, or have a day off, or to just write motivational messages to bring a smile to their face! Again, thank you for helping me create the compassionate environment that my students deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1754362776270,"projectUrl":"project/creating-compassionate-kids/9468169/","projectTitle":"Creating Compassionate Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9819741,"letterContent":"I am astonished at how fast I was able to get this project funded. This was by far the quickest I've ever gotten. I was blown away when I got the email notification and so excited to add these final additions to my sensory fidget drawer. \r\n\r\nThe order came so quickly and I absolutely love everything I got! This is the most unique fidget order i've ever placed and I'm so grateful that I get to share these with my students. I know these items are going to be EXTREMELY helpful in the lives of many teenagers. \r\n\r\nStudents repeatedly ask for stress balls (which, for some reason, I didn't already have) and something \"squishy\" so with your support I was finally able to add this to the collection. They also really love acupuncture rings so I purchased a variety of different sensory ring options. My favorite is the \"Spiky Bead Sensory Rings\". \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for helping me get this project funded, and funded FAST!","fullyFundedDate":1760471116838,"projectUrl":"project/peace-in-their-pockets-fidget-tools-for/9819741/","projectTitle":"Peace in Their Pockets: Fidget Tools for Teens’ Mental Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9576396,"letterContent":"Your donations have allowed me to update both the fidget box students use during counseling meetings and my drawer full of giveaway items that students can keep in their backpack as easily accessible coping skills. \r\n\r\nMy fidget bin is used by at least 5 students every day to ease their anxiety. It's so funny how they instantly notice the new additions. Every time I've looked over, I see nearly every student holding one of the new fidgets they discovered and they absolutely love them. The two most popular are the \"StressGrip\" and \"Hand Exercise Ball\".\r\n\r\nOn the other hand, my fidget drawer is like a hidden gem. It's tucked away and most often offered to students during a highly emotional state (Ex: panic attack or extreme anger). For those kids that really struggle to sit down and stay still, I almost always offer them a tool to keep in their backpack. The fidget controller is always a fan favorite followed by marble mesh fidgets and acupuncture rings. I've never had zipper bracelets, slider fidgets, or sensory tones so I'm excited to add those to the collection and looking forward to seeing my students reactions. \r\n\r\nThank you all so much for helping to make this possible. My students and I are extremely appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1758905950686,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-focus/9576396/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":10047105,"projectId":9387893,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation. The first couple of weeks of school can be stressful to manage for many of our students, especially those who struggle with their mental health. With your donation, you made it possible for students experiencing stress to visit our wellness center at the high school and access calming tools and engage in meaningful calming activities to ease their anxiety and help them transition back to class. Student were also able to choose one transitional object to take with them to support with emotion management while in their classroom setting. Uno cards were used to play games with some students, to build rapport and provide a distraction and calming activity while visiting the Wellness Space and taking a mental health break. Sharpies and glue were used to make self-affirmation touchstones, as well. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1750256092680,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-back-stress-free/9387893/","projectTitle":"Welcome Back Stress Free!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10047105_orig.jpg?crop=202,202,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750273739929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10047105"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9424828,"letterContent":"This is the first and only project I've ever gotten funded on my birthday so THANK YOU! It meant the world to me and I know the kids are equally as appreciative. I worked hard this summer to prepare my room for the school year and these items were the finishing touches to create the calm and organized space I envisioned. \r\n\r\nI used the bulletin board paper to wrap my door and add a little pop of color in the room so it wasn't so sterile. The 3 door nightstand is filled to the brim with school supplies and counseling materials, whichever would have fit in my desk drawers. My desktop Is wrapped in a neutral colored contact paper for a more calm environment and my stuffed animals now have a home! They were feeling a little neglected on the floor and now my students actually engage with them since they are more visible and accessible.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you all for your contributions towards this project. I am genuinely so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1753156032079,"projectUrl":"project/just-the-bare-necessities-the-simple-24/9424828/","projectTitle":"Just the Bare Necessities (The Simple 24-25 Bare Necessities)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9423056,"letterContent":"I want to reiterate my deep appreciation for helping me get this project funded!\r\n\r\nFor many of the teenagers I work with, who are navigating challenges with their mental health, something as simple as a snack can make a huge impact. This act of kindness not only helps to meet their basic needs, but it also sends a powerful message that you care about their well-being. That message of support means just as much as the snacks themselves.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are able to focus a little more on their learning. These snacks give them both comfort and energy to get through the day and remind that they have adults on campus and donors within the community who stand behind them. Your support truly helps create a compassionate space in our school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping me nurture my students bodies and minds!","fullyFundedDate":1753375175573,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/9423056/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9191048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get the supplies I needed to make it through the end of the school year! The two floor cushions and two ottomans have been used frequently to increase seating options for students and staff in my room and the 3 tiered lazy susan and 3 tiered cart have been a tremendous help in organizing thinking putty, slime, fidgets, sensory toys, and tissues. These organizational supplies have increased the storage space available in my room, has helped to declutter my desk, and made the supplies more visible, convenient, and accessible for students to utilize. The practical items such as tape, push pins, bulletin boards, chargers, and magnets are all well used to increase the functionality of my space and the kids absolutely love the talking desktop therapy toy! Thank you again for helping me to finish out the 24-25 school year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1742961797424,"projectUrl":"project/a-sprint-to-the-finish-line/9191048/","projectTitle":"A Sprint to the Finish Line!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9257332,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for your extremely generous $500 donation to support our mental health awareness week event in collaboration with our National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) club. \r\n\r\nOur NAMI club is a supportive group of students who conduct educational programs and meetings to provide emotional support, education, and resources at no cost for students at our school.\r\n\r\nOur Mental Health Specialist and School Social Worker joined NAMI in the quad during lunch to pass out free resources to students to help stop the stigma and increase access to tools for healthy coping and increased self care. Our event drew large crowds of students who were grinning ear to ear and yelling in excitement over these giveaways. By the end of the event, all of the resources had been distributed and we didn't have any leftovers. I was shocked! But that goes to show how necessary and appreciated these supplies were. I even heard some students say \"I'm going to bring this home and give it to my little brother\" and \"I want to take one of these for my mom. She has been really stressed lately\".\r\n\r\nNot only did this event impact our school, but it will spread far beyond into the community. All in all, you could say that our event was a HUGE success and it's all thanks to the Allstate Foundation for their support.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping us bring awareness to mental illness. It's a cause worth fighting for.","fullyFundedDate":1744906863440,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-school-wide-social-emotional-w/9257332/","projectTitle":"Promoting School-Wide Social Emotional Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9106709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to the Google.org Teen Mental Health Initiative for helping me to fund this project. Because of their generous donation to support the social emotional wellbeing of adolescents, I was able to increase the supplies available for the high school students who utilize my counseling office.\r\n\r\nI now have 3 additional storage shelving units that allows me 6 more space to store games, arts and craft supplies, and other counseling resources. The students love the smell of the relaxing essential oil candles that I use with the candle warmer and I now have 2 very comfortable flexible seating options so students can comfortably sit on the floor. \r\n\r\nThank you again to the Google.org Teen Mental Health Initiative. I am extremely appreciative of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1739239670295,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/9106709/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9540875,"projectId":8396054,"letterContent":"Receiving funding for our classroom library has been a transformative experience for my students. With this support, I was able to provide a diverse selection of fiction books that reflect a range of voices, cultures, and experiences. For the first time all year, my students have been genuinely excited to read, eagerly diving into their new books during our literature circles. These books have sparked meaningful discussions, deepened their understanding of different perspectives, and, most importantly, fostered a newfound enthusiasm for reading that I hope will stay with them for the remainder of their lives.\r\n\r\nI have chosen to use the books in literature circles, which is a first for them. As they engage in discussions, I've seen students who were once reluctant readers now sharing their thoughts with confidence, making connections, and even recommending books to their peers. The joy in the classroom is palpable—students are laughing, debating, and, for the first time, seeing themselves in the stories they read. In turn, this has sparked more joy and creativity as their teacher. This funding has not only provided books; it has reignited a love for reading and learning in my students, and for that, I am incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1724874626978,"projectUrl":"project/invigorating-students-love-of-reading/8396054/","projectTitle":"Invigorating Students' Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sy-Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9540875_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715290661371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9540875"},{"teacherId":9526342,"projectId":8756593,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your contribution to our classroom and students. The supplies have lifted spirits and helped students with study habits and preparation for their finals this week. \r\n\r\nWe have been utilizing the supplies on a daily basis, encouraging students to take effect notes and diagram their problems and solutions. Their eyes lit up when they walked in to a fresh supply of materials and tools to help their learning.\r\n\r\nAs part of a very underprivileged community, these students have learned to make do with what they have. For them to experience someone donating to improve their academic journey was a real shock to them. Thank you for also showing them the value of charity and caring for your neighbor.","fullyFundedDate":1727285156737,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-creativity/8756593/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9526342_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x50,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714684554759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9526342"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91851","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1520,"numTeachers":77,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":31,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.2,"schoolId":91851,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rancho Alamitos High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rancho Alamitos High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/garden-grove-unified-school-district/rancho-alamitos-high-school/91851"}