{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Science Park High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1687650,"projectId":9671053,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, we appreciate your support of our ongoing Financial Literacy project to better understand the importance and effects of proper budgeting, investing, career exploration, and more. With this project, and in correlation with the game of Monopoly, the students are learning to use a bank ledger template to record their credits and debits throughout the games - since we live in the digital age of banking.\r\n\r\nWhen I introduced the use of these games in class, they were really excited to do something different and more interactive. They began to reminisce about times they had played with others; I was able to use this as a springboard to explore some topics we are going to incorporate into the gameplay over the next few days.\r\n\r\nAgain, we really appreciate your continued support and generosity of supporting the education process and learning in our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1757467441084,"projectUrl":"project/life-in-the-fast-lane/9671053/","projectTitle":"Life in the Fast Lane!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Matthew J Normile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1687650_orig.jpg?crop=417,417,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628270066725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/normile-newark-sphs"},{"teacherId":1687650,"projectId":9525040,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, we appreciate your support of our ongoing Financial Literacy project to better understand the importance and effects of proper budgeting, investing, career exploration, and more. With this project, and in correlation with the Game of Life, the students are learning to use a bank ledger template to record their credits and debits throughout the games - since we live in the digital age of banking.\r\n\r\nWhen I introduced the use of these games in class, they were really excited to do something different and more interactive. They began to reminisce about times they had played with others; I was able to use this as a springboard to explore some topics we are going to incorporate into the gameplay over the next few days.\r\n\r\nAgain, we really appreciate your continued support and generosity of supporting the education process and learning in our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1755521889204,"projectUrl":"project/the-monopoly-method-in-action/9525040/","projectTitle":"The Monopoly Method in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Matthew J Normile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1687650_orig.jpg?crop=417,417,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628270066725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/normile-newark-sphs"},{"teacherId":7678736,"projectId":9022247,"letterContent":"This project had a transformative impact on my Advanced Placement Calculus and Statistics students by creating a more comfortable and focused learning environment. These students were incredibly dedicated and hardworking, consistently pushing themselves to master complex material in preparation for their AP exams. Before the project, our windowless classroom often became uncomfortably hot due to constant heating, which made it difficult for students to stay focused during lessons and independent work.\r\n\r\nThe addition of a dehumidifier and portable air conditioners significantly improved the classroom conditions. With a cooler, more comfortable space, my students were able to concentrate better, stay engaged for longer periods, and absorb challenging content more effectively. The improved environment played a key role in helping them prepare for their AP exams with clarity and confidence.\r\n\r\nAfter taking the AP Calculus and AP Statistics exams in May, my students expressed strong confidence in their performance. We reviewed many of the problems together, and after doing some conservative scoring, the majority—if not all—believed they earned a score of 4 or 5. Many even said they felt most confident about their AP Calculus or AP Statistics exams compared to the other AP exams they took. This project helped remove a major barrier to their success, allowing them to perform at the level they always had the potential to reach.","fullyFundedDate":1739556063495,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfortable-learning-environm/9022247/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfortable Learning Environment: Climate Control for My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Patiak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7678736"},{"teacherId":1687650,"projectId":9236381,"letterContent":"Your continued support for the success of our students is very important. With that, I would like to say THANK YOU on behalf of all the students you have helped with your donations and our ability to add these novels to the classroom. With this, my students are able to take away what it means to be part of a larger community that is bigger than themselves.\r\n\r\nThe opportunity to teach social studies through novels is a great way to contextualize the time, learn content, and personally connect with the world in a more meaningful way. The students worked cooperatively to explore content and examine various atrocities throughout history. Their studies and analyses are beautifully expressed and presented in creative ways via art and writing.\r\n\r\nAgain, your support and encouragement is much appreciated! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1748015374285,"projectUrl":"project/literature-in-the-social-studies-classro/9236381/","projectTitle":"Literature in the Social Studies Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Matthew J Normile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1687650_orig.jpg?crop=417,417,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628270066725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/normile-newark-sphs"},{"teacherId":2868710,"projectId":8953693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Science Park HS's student athletes. Your donation has helped us utilize sport-specific training (speed ladder, jump rope, hurdles, parachute) to become faster and stronger athletes. The pop-up blockers have allowed our students to understand the dynamic movements of basketball and how to create scoring opportunities during gameplay. The cones have helped us change direction and dribble with more precision. Thank you again for putting smiles on the faces of our Science Park HS student athletes. Team on me, team on three, 1...2...3...Team!","fullyFundedDate":1734872027462,"projectUrl":"project/hoop-dreams/8953693/","projectTitle":"Hoop Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nadzan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2868710_orig.jpg?crop=512,512,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733235437072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2868710"},{"teacherId":8045475,"projectId":8928843,"letterContent":"A recent survey of my swim class students showed that water polo was the number one activity that they enjoyed playing. Your donation to this project helped to make this possible. Our school needed new water polo balls for class.\r\n As a teacher, it is great to watch students participate in a fun activity. Water polo offers the students plenty of exercise. The sport allows the students to participate in a coed activity, which helps build their social skills.The sport helps reinforce the swimming skills taught during class. 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This initiative has fostered a culture of intellectual curiosity and open discussion, empowering students to think critically about literature and censorship. By making these books available in our school library, we have created opportunities for meaningful conversations about freedom of expression, social justice, and the importance of reading widely.\r\n\r\nStudents have expressed gratitude for the chance to read books that resonate with them and challenge their thinking. Many have shared how these stories have helped them feel seen, validated, and inspired. Teachers have also used these books to spark discussions in the classroom, connecting literature to history, ethics, and current events. Your support has made it possible to create a library where every student can find a book that speaks to them, reinforcing the power of reading as a tool for understanding and change. Thank you for being a champion for intellectual freedom and for helping to ensure that all students have access to the books they need to grow as readers and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1733276592602,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-knowledge-the-banned-books-in/8822276/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Knowledge: The Banned Books Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malespina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8551655_orig.jpg?crop=270,270,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727281527092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8551655"},{"teacherId":8045475,"projectId":8850768,"letterContent":"My students began using the training fins today for swim class and swim practice. The fins have made a positive impact on the training of the swimmers. The students use them to learn the various strokes in swimming, The beginner students use the fins to help them improve their kicking for the various strokes. Training fins help students learn howto swim.\r\n The advanced swimmers use the fins for training purposes. They are able to swim additional laps in a shorter amount of time. Training with the fins should help improve the swimmers' performances.","fullyFundedDate":1737657586894,"projectUrl":"project/swim-team-training-fins-needed/8850768/","projectTitle":"Swim Team Training Fins Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647562096866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-farleysphs"},{"teacherId":8045475,"projectId":9050883,"letterContent":"The students in swim class enjoyed playing water polo in class. Many of the students participated in this sport for the first time. Playing water polo allowed the students to work on their swimming skills learned in previous class. The students also were able to get plenty of exercise as well as develop their social skills during this activity.\r\n Some of the students were inspired to create a water polo club. Other students were inspired to join the school's swim team. Every student left class with a smile on their faces after playing water polo.The sport has now become on of their favorite activities to participate in during swim class.\r\n Thank you so much for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1737612450619,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-water-polo-balls-needed/9050883/","projectTitle":"Middle School Water Polo Balls Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647562096866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-farleysphs"},{"teacherId":8045475,"projectId":8749043,"letterContent":"The students in the class really appreciated the new goggles to use in swim class. The googles made it easier for the participants to learn the skills taught.\r\n Many of the swimmers cannot afford to purchase their own pair of swimming goggles. The students were able to improve their swimming skills during the length of the course. \r\n Your donation made a positive impact on these students. They have now learned a lifetime activity and will be safer in and around water. I continuously develop projects looking for donations for goggles because the students really need them for swim class.","fullyFundedDate":1727532526908,"projectUrl":"project/learn-to-swim-class-goggles/8749043/","projectTitle":"Learn to Swim Class Goggles","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Farley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647562096866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-farleysphs"},{"teacherId":518803,"projectId":8885857,"letterContent":"I'm excited to share the profound impact your support has had on our classroom and, more importantly, on our students' lives. The resources you helped provide, including personal care products like pads and wipes, have been transformative, allowing us to create an engaging learning environment focused on personal care and well-being.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, including the pads and wipes, their reactions were electric! They expressed relief and gratitude, recognizing that having access to these products makes a significant difference in their comfort and confidence. Many exclaimed, \"This is so cool!\" and immediately began discussing how important it is to talk about personal care openly. It was heartwarming to see them engage with the materials so eagerly, feeling empowered to take charge of their well-being.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are diving deeper into our current lesson on mindfulness and stress management. Students are preparing to implement mindfulness practices, such as meditation and breathing exercises, both in the classroom and at home. They will document their experiences in their wellness journals, reflecting on how these practices impact their daily lives.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have made all of this possible, and I can't thank you enough for your generosity and belief in our students. Together, we are nurturing a generation that understands the value of personal care and well-being, creating a lasting impact on their lives.\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1729376404406,"projectUrl":"project/empowerment-through-personal-care-a-hol/8885857/","projectTitle":"Empowerment Through Personal Care: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leo-Jara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp518803_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458853955415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jara243"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43151","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":970,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.4,"schoolId":43151,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Science Park High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Science Park High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/newark-public-schools/science-park-high-school/43151"}