{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roosevelt High School MSTMA","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10100115,"projectId":9514913,"letterContent":"The integration of scientific calculators in the classroom is helping students learn by giving them the tools to explore mathematical concepts more deeply and efficiently. Instead of getting bogged down by lengthy arithmetic, they can focus on interpreting results, analyzing patterns, and developing problem-solving strategies. This shift supports higher-order thinking and allows students to tackle more complex, real-world applications with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about the newer models is their design. The features like upgraded displays, simple menu navigation, and graphing or table-generation capabilities make math feel more interactive and accessible. Students who previously struggled tend to respond especially well, as the technology reduces frustration and helps them check their reasoning step-by-step. These calculators empower students to feel more capable, independent, and motivated in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755750214671,"projectUrl":"project/scientific-calculator-for-math-success/9514913/","projectTitle":"Scientific Calculator for Math Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ojeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10100115"},{"teacherId":1324070,"projectId":9536469,"letterContent":"Thank you for your thoughtful donation. I now use the tablet purchased to project onto the board while being able to walk around the classroom to better help my students learn and interact with the lesson being taught. Many students now find it easier to ask for help during the lessons, which helps in understanding and achievement.\r\n\r\nI also use the table to more easily review and assess work in class. I also can use it to take pictures of student work samples quite efficiently. The tablet allow me to be more mobile within my own classroom, which helps student learning.\r\n\r\nLastly, my students and I are very grateful for the purchase of the air quality monitors. This allows students to take air samples around their school and their community (in the near future). This helps students apply what they are learning in the classroom to the real world.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making an immediate impact in my classroom and my students and I thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1757541455019,"projectUrl":"project/repping-stem-with-technology/9536469/","projectTitle":"Repping STEM with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. G. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1324070_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713253243258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1324070"},{"teacherId":1329302,"projectId":9472773,"letterContent":"After the arrival of the materials, I have been able to make and distribute two (working on a third unit) of booklets for students in my math classes. The first wave of booklets were fully written in and when I had students review their own notes, they didn't have to fiddle with flipping back and forth, cross-referencing two different sources of materials, and figuring what matched between the sets. It's made the teaching and reflection process more streamlined, simple, and easy to follow.\r\n\r\nMy students are grateful and thankful for what seems like a low-tech solution, but sometimes what works in our classes is something simple and tried and true.","fullyFundedDate":1758218688187,"projectUrl":"project/presentation-binding-materials-for-math/9472773/","projectTitle":"Presentation Binding Materials for Math Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1329302"},{"teacherId":1329302,"projectId":9581372,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for the gift you have provided my students. The printer was delivered last Thursday (8/21) and immediately has been put to good use. Guided notes, assignments, graphic organizers, and simple notes have all been printed and distributed to students, giving them a more time to focus on learning and lessened their burden on trying to decipher what the smudge in the ink is trying to say. On the donor photos page, you'll see some side-by-side photos of my old printer on a really good day and the new printer on economy/toner saver mode. The difference is quite drastic on the lesson outline I printed out as I had to pause and try to figure out what I had written.\r\n\r\nOur first two weeks of school have finished and I am glad to be able to tell you that the new printer has been more impactful than expected. This year, we have had a lot of new students coming and out of our program well past the first few days of school and with a limited budget, we generally make only enough copies for students on our roster. When a new student comes into the class and lets me know that they were just added to my class a few minutes earlier, having this new printer allows me to make sure that I can equip the new student with the material they need instead of me telling them to wait, or asking my neighbor to watch my students as I run to the copy room and printing out another copy. This is normally a situation where one or two students gets added throughout the whole first month, but we've had additions of nearly every day this year.\r\n\r\nThe one complaint I have heard from students whispering under their breath as we transitioned to the new printer was, \"I can't blame the paper for not seeing the problem now.\" That complaint, is the best compliment we can give here. Thank you all.","fullyFundedDate":1755521983477,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-printer-better-results/9581372/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Printer, Better Results","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1329302"},{"teacherId":1892442,"projectId":8462130,"letterContent":"he addition of Nintendo Switch consoles transformed our STEM program into an interactive esports hub where learning and engagement went hand in hand. Students gained access to a platform that was both familiar and exciting, making school a place where their passions and education intersected. By integrating esports into our curriculum, students strengthened teamwork and leadership skills by competing in teams, practicing clear communication, and building trust. They enhanced strategic thinking and problem-solving through games that required quick decisions, adaptability, and forward planning. This project also fostered inclusivity by creating a competitive space where students of all abilities could participate equally, ensuring no one was left out. Most importantly, it built confidence and a sense of belonging as students saw their contributions valued within a team and the broader school community. Beyond the immediate excitement of gaming, this project cultivated essential 21st-century skills — collaboration, critical thinking, digital literacy, and resilience — turning play into purposeful learning and empowering students to see themselves as innovators, leaders, and active participants in their own education.","fullyFundedDate":1723675741517,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-transforming-education-with-nin/8462130/","projectTitle":"Game On! 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Once again thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746489296774,"projectUrl":"project/imac-for-math-classroom/9148646/","projectTitle":"iMac for Math Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helguera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1385310_orig.jpg?crop=1275,1275,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1587627372500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-helguera"},{"teacherId":1324070,"projectId":9201435,"letterContent":"Thank you for your thoughtful donation. I regularly use whiteboards in my classroom. Many students gravitate towards them as a useful tool because they can write on them, quickly correct any mistakes they may have made, and then show them to me or each other for correcting. \r\n\r\nI often go through many markers throughout the year because the students use the boards so often. Example lessons in which we use the boards include balancing equations, mass to mass calculations (stoichiometry), and even when we play review games.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making an immediate impact in my classroom and my students and I thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1744033108196,"projectUrl":"project/showing-off-my-learning/9201435/","projectTitle":"Showing Off My Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. G. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1324070_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713253243258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1324070"},{"teacherId":9635002,"projectId":9060848,"letterContent":"Thank you for tour donations! Or students have been enjoying working together in collaborations with other students from different pathways and learning challenges to create with Lego's! Your donations has be made an impact in helping to create a space for our students to hang out and be in community with their peers! Our students have used the legis to create themed projects, and enjoy using their imagination to work together, talk and eat lunch together! Or students are thankful doors these donations and we will continue to use them next school year!","fullyFundedDate":1737602762090,"projectUrl":"project/lego-legends-with-autism/9060848/","projectTitle":"Lego Legends with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9635002_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723301050217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635002"},{"teacherId":9778887,"projectId":8822970,"letterContent":"We're extremely grateful for your generosity in providing the material needed to create this safe space in my office. My students and I have been really enjoying the comfort and Zen that my new self-regulating corner allows. It has really helped me ground many students struggling with self-regulation. It has also allowed for building rapport with new students which in turn helps me destigmatize seeking mental health services. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new additions to our space, their joy was palpable. It was incredibly rewarding to witness their excitement and appreciation for a calm and inclusive environment that promotes healing and self-regulation. Your contribution has made a significant impact on our classroom dynamic and has provided our students with valuable resource for their mental health. \r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my goal is to continue to promote student participation in school based and community based mental health activities and to help them develop essential coping skills. By fostering these skills, we're equipping our students to become emotionally stable adults who can navigate the challenges of life more effectively. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. It means so much to our school community and to the lives of the students we serve. Together, we're making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1733494829677,"projectUrl":"project/befriending-nervous-system-corner/8822970/","projectTitle":"Befriending Nervous System Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9778887"},{"teacherId":1329302,"projectId":9067588,"letterContent":"Students are already loving the new calculators in their hands. The very first thing they told me when they got them was, \"Hey, these calculators actually work.\" I smiled to them and said, \"Yes, they do. Isn't that great?\" All whilst thinking to myself, \"I will never ever buy any calculators of the previous brand.\"\r\n\r\nWhile students have not been immediately transformed into stellar students with zero errors, the number of mistakes they have committed due to small errors has diminished. They are able to crunch more complex expressions and get approximations with ease, which brings great relief to me.","fullyFundedDate":1739553342439,"projectUrl":"project/scientific-calculators-for-algebra-stude/9067588/","projectTitle":"Scientific Calculators for Algebra Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1329302"},{"teacherId":9477219,"projectId":8798803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our AP Literature class. The arrival of these texts has brought an incredible amount of excitement and enthusiasm to our classroom, and I'm thrilled to share how we're engaging with these new additions.\r\n\r\nThe books you provided offer a unique opportunity for our students to delve into the works of authors of color, allowing them to explore diverse perspectives, themes, and experiences that often resonate deeply with their own lives. Through these texts, we are introducing critical skills such as analyzing complex characters, identifying and interpreting themes, and understanding the historical and cultural contexts that shape literature. Additionally, we emphasize how an author's use of language and literary devices contributes to the overall message and emotional impact of a work. These lessons not only prepare students for the AP exam but also encourage critical thinking and empathy—skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a dynamic and collaborative process. Students participate in small book clubs, where they discuss their interpretations, ask questions, and connect the literature to their own experiences. They also engage in guided reading activities and Socratic seminars, fostering both individual analysis and group dialogue. Many students are deeply inspired by seeing their identities and communities reflected in the stories we're reading, which has sparked insightful conversations and increased their passion for literature. These moments highlight the transformative power of representation and how your donation has made a meaningful impact on our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful contribution. Your generosity is fostering a love of reading and empowering our students to find their voices both within and beyond literature.","fullyFundedDate":1726808124630,"projectUrl":"project/book-club-books/8798803/","projectTitle":"Book Club Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9477219_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709934740657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9477219"},{"teacherId":1385310,"projectId":8412391,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donations. Having the TI- 84 graphing calculators have helped my students so much in AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, Pre-Calculus and Algebra 2. I know how some graphing calculators my students can use in class to look at the different features of the graphs in addition to other calculations. This has made the class easier for them and they have been able to gain a better understanding. 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