{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Saginaw United High School","outOfStateSupporters":34.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8862542,"projectId":10018304,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, I was able to provide my students with a brand new set of books for us to use during group reading! \r\n\r\nBefore we began reading this book together, we had started a unit on D-Day in class. Students enjoyed reading a story that contained things that had already learned about and studied the vocabulary for. Plus, these books told the story of D-Day from the point of view of teens their age, allowing them to find the story more relatable. \r\n\r\nThis book has proven to be a great addition to our class library and I cannot wait to read it with more classes in years to come! \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769221355621,"projectUrl":"project/group-reading-book-set/10018304/","projectTitle":"Group Reading Book Set","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Massung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8862542_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746392928060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8862542"},{"teacherId":8862542,"projectId":8768947,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your help in making my classroom more comfortable for my students! With increased class sizes at our new school, my students were grateful to have more cushions and headphones. These things helped to make students more comfortable for completing their independent work in class, which helped them see my room as a comfortable safe haven. Creating that kind of atmosphere for thm is invaluable in a strategic class as it helps them associate more positive feelings with reading and the class in general. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1726324390724,"projectUrl":"project/increasing-comfort/8768947/","projectTitle":"Increasing Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Massung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8862542_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746392928060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8862542"},{"teacherId":8938987,"projectId":9696673,"letterContent":"Kindred: A Journey Through History & Identity created an engaging and meaningful experience that encouraged participants to reflect on the connections between personal identity, cultural heritage, and historical understanding. Through interactive displays, storytelling, discussion, and visual presentations, students and attendees were given the opportunity to explore how history shapes identity and how identity influences perspective, voice, and community. The event fostered an atmosphere of inclusion, reflection, and empowerment while encouraging participants to appreciate both their own experiences and the experiences of others.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful aspects of the project was the way it connected historical narratives to present-day experiences. Students were able to examine stories, images, and artifacts that represented resilience, culture, family traditions, and social change. By doing so, participants gained a deeper understanding of how the past continues to influence the present. Rather than viewing history as distant or disconnected, students recognized themselves within these narratives and understood that their own stories are also important pieces of history. This helped create a stronger sense of belonging and pride in their backgrounds, identities, and communities.\r\n\r\nThe project also promoted critical thinking and open dialogue. Students engaged in meaningful conversations about culture, race, identity, and shared experiences while learning to respectfully listen to different perspectives. These discussions encouraged empathy and understanding among peers from diverse backgrounds. In many cases, students who are often quiet or hesitant to share their thoughts became more engaged because the topic felt personal and relevant to their lives. This level of engagement demonstrated the importance of culturally responsive learning experiences that allow students to see themselves reflected in educational spaces.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, Kindred: A Journey Through History & Identity strengthened collaboration and creativity. Students worked together to contribute ideas, analyze historical themes, and present information in ways that were visually engaging and emotionally meaningful. The displays and presentations highlighted student voice and creativity while allowing participants to express themselves authentically. Through collaborative learning, students developed communication skills, leadership abilities, and confidence in sharing their perspectives with others.\r\n\r\nAnother important impact of the project was the sense of community it created. The experience brought together students, educators, and community members in a shared space focused on learning, storytelling, and cultural appreciation. It encouraged participants to celebrate diversity while recognizing common experiences that connect people across generations and backgrounds. The event also reinforced the importance of preserving stories and honoring the voices of those who came before us. By connecting history to identity, students were reminded that their experiences, cultures, and voices matter and deserve to be acknowledged and valued.\r\n\r\nOverall, Kindred: A Journey Through History & Identity served as more than just an educational project. It became a transformative experience that inspired reflection, connection, and empowerment. Students left with a greater appreciation for history, a deeper understanding of identity, and a stronger sense of empathy for others. The project demonstrated the power of storytelling and culturally relevant learning in creating meaningful educational experiences that will continue to impact students long after the event ended.","fullyFundedDate":1768416475281,"projectUrl":"project/kindred-a-journey-through-history-and-i/9696673/","projectTitle":"Kindred: A Journey Through History and Identity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luckyado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8938987_orig.jpg?crop=567,567,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674846728232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8938987"},{"teacherId":7687101,"projectId":10252089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to this worthy project. The students were so excited to see the new snacks. Since we had recently run out of our previous supply of snacks, this delivery made sure that the students who have come to know the security of having some food when they need it would not have to wait.\r\n\r\nThe students have enjoyed the variety of snacks and have mentioned how they are able to think better when they have some food on their stomachs.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has made it possible for my students to have some snacks that allow them to concentrate in class when they come to school hungry. We thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1777978362992,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-scholars/10252089/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687101_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607703542778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tbake"},{"teacherId":9269365,"projectId":9722172,"letterContent":"Thank you for you generosity. It was greatly appreciated. The incentives came in handy the day that they arrived. The students were excited to get the incentives which helped motivate them to class on time. We were also able to give snacks to help hold students over until lunch time. \r\n\r\nThe belts, feminine hygiene and deodorant was needed. I am happy that we were able to assist our children with essentials so that they can be successful through out the school day. It feels good to be able to help them when they are experiencing an issue or when they are in need. \r\n\r\nI greatly appreciate you all for taking the time and contributing to our students. Without you, this would not be possible. Thank you so much for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1764688637280,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-incentives-for-a-learning-m/9722172/","projectTitle":"Essentials & Incentives for a Learning Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sledge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9269365_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758133103231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269365"},{"teacherId":5457329,"projectId":9923179,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to \"Manga My Day.\" The students were so excited when they saw the stack of new books. Then, I heard a student say, \"Hey, I asked for that book!\" That made the excitement grow even more, and other students identified the books that they chose.\r\n\r\nMy students were so happy that donors made it possible for new books to come into the classroom. Many students have already asked to borrow the books in order to read at home. Many students who usually don't like to read were very interested in some of the new book titles.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1768503382285,"projectUrl":"project/manga-my-day/9923179/","projectTitle":"Manga My Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hutter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5457329_orig.jpg?crop=2378,2378,x372,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758591719084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5457329"},{"teacherId":8862542,"projectId":9832524,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping keep my classroom a place students can count on to be safe and caring! \r\n\r\nIn a large school it can sometimes be scary and challenging for incoming freshmen students to adjust and feel at home. By helping support this project, you helped so many students make that adjustment more quickly! Students were able to count on my classroom to be a space where they could feel confident in engaging in classroom content, learning collaboratively, and having their needs met without judgment.","fullyFundedDate":1765914958687,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-comfort/9832524/","projectTitle":"Snacks & Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Massung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8862542_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746392928060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8862542"},{"teacherId":7687101,"projectId":9943366,"letterContent":"You did it again! On the day we returned to school, the snacks, writing utensils, and personal items were delivered. \r\n\r\nThe students have enjoyed the variety of snacks and have mentioned that they can think better now that they have some food in their stomachs. Several mentioned that during the long winter break, they had to be careful with food at home to have enough. \r\n\r\nAlso, the personal items have been used by several thankful students who needed them.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has made it possible for my students to have snacks that help them concentrate in class when they come to school hungry, and to have the pens and pencils needed to complete their assignments before our exams next week. \r\n\r\nWe thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1767208565552,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-scribbles-the-remix/9943366/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Scribbles, the Remix!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687101_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607703542778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tbake"},{"teacherId":5457329,"projectId":9750659,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to \"Highlighting Reading\". The students enjoyed using the highlighters, markers, colored pencils, and tabs during our most recent assignments. They also like reading all of the new books.\r\n\r\nThe highlighters helped the students understand the rhyme scheme and other elements of fiction and poetry. In order to demonstrate understanding of The Crucible, the students completed visual worksheets and projects. They enjoyed having so many options of markers and colored pencils in order to make their displays seem more real.\r\n\r\nThe students are very appreciative for all of the support.","fullyFundedDate":1758799095252,"projectUrl":"project/highlight-reading/9750659/","projectTitle":"Highlight Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hutter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5457329_orig.jpg?crop=2378,2378,x372,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758591719084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5457329"},{"teacherId":5023966,"projectId":9625903,"letterContent":"The students absolutely love all of the lessons we have been working on the past few months. We have created characters or Montressor from Usher's \"Fall of the House of Usher\", made a collaborative Christmas tree and presently are reading a short story and comparing it to the original \"Grinch\" movie. The 11th graders are writing an argumentative essay on a real vs. an artificial Christmas tree. All of these lessons are state aligned and enhance our curriculum while using up to date resources. This really helps the students stay engaged. All of us thank you for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1758034387461,"projectUrl":"project/innovative-lessons-for-high-schoolers/9625903/","projectTitle":"Innovative Lessons for High Schoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5023966_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512570460466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5023966"},{"teacherId":8905865,"projectId":9655271,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to personally thank you for your generous support of our school and for helping provide clear backpacks for our students. Your donation has made a real difference in both their daily experience and our school community.\r\n\r\nClear backpacks are an important safety measure at our school. They allow staff to quickly and easily ensure that students' belongings are safe, while also helping maintain a secure and positive learning environment. These backpacks are required for students, but they are also expensive, and many families would struggle to purchase them on their own. Your contribution helped remove this barrier and ensured that every student could have what they need to feel prepared and confident.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students now have backpacks that meet school safety standards without placing a financial burden on their families. This means they can focus on learning, friendships, and growth instead of worrying about supplies. Your generosity has a direct, positive impact on their daily lives and helps create a safer, more supportive school environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us put students first and for investing in their safety, confidence, and success. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758034387030,"projectUrl":"project/transparent-backpacks-for-a-secure-schoo/9655271/","projectTitle":"Transparent Backpacks for a Secure School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houpis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8905865_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678021854350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8905865"},{"teacherId":7687101,"projectId":9588882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project to put snacks and stickers into the hand of my students this year!\r\n\r\nThe students have been so appreciative of the snacks that have allowed them to focus on their work instead of their hunger. They were especially excited about the drink packets that allow them to add a little razzle dazzle to their daily water consumption.\r\n\r\nThe stickers were a big hit with the students who were thrilled at the prospect of decorating their writers notebooks with the variety of stickers. Students individualized their notebooks and discussed their choices which each other, which created a bonus community building opportunity for each class. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and their success!","fullyFundedDate":1755709066861,"projectUrl":"project/stickers-and-snacks/9588882/","projectTitle":"Stickers and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687101_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607703542778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tbake"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_132675","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":671,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":75,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":65.5,"schoolId":132675,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Saginaw United High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Saginaw United High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/saginaw-public-schools/saginaw-united-high-school/132675"}