{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Seattle Skills Center","outOfStateSupporters":10.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":9211092,"letterContent":"WOW!!!\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for this one! The new students have been actually enjoying the new timecard system!!!\r\n\r\nThe goal was to train some ownership, some accountability in having to account for showing up on time. The difference between last year without this and this year with it is astounding. \r\n\r\nIt didn't take long for students to get into a great routine and start owning their schedule. It was tough to train this without the timecards honestly. It's a physical system they have to own up to. If they miss clocking in, they have to come to me and explain why. They also need to explain to their folks if something doesn't add up. \r\n\r\nI have to say, this might have enhanced learning to a new level in my class!!! All thanks to you!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1743739668531,"projectUrl":"project/time-clock-for-accountability/9211092/","projectTitle":"Time Clock for Accountability","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727366"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":9180922,"letterContent":"We just had our first ever Rainier Beach Chess Club meeting!!! We had such amazing interest in the club that nearly 50 students signed up!!!\r\n\r\nThe chess library is already in use. We had three students check out books to start studying their game. \r\n\r\nBooks in chess really make a huge difference in building knowledge of the game. While online chess and watching videos on YouTube is fun, they do not support long term gains in chess. Masters still read books on chess because of the actual value of building their mind grape!\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the program and supporting students. I can't wait for them to start seeing the value of the work. Nothing better!!!","fullyFundedDate":1742909321870,"projectUrl":"project/chess-book-library-for-student-use/9180922/","projectTitle":"Chess Book Library for Student Use!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727366"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":9157974,"letterContent":"When my father pulled out the chess board for he and I to play, I remember I was hooked immediately. I couldn't wait to come home and play a game of chess everyday. When I got into middle school, I found out they had a chess club that my science teacher put together. I am so grateful for that man because he got me into playing tournaments, playing at coffee shops with where my game would grow. \r\n\r\nWhen I joined my high school team, they had two of the best players in the state that elevated my game like nobody before. What they also created was a culture of competitiveness and inclusivity like I hadn't seen. Spending my lunch breaks playing bughouse chess, studying the Caro-Kann opening out of a book, spending evenings at the Last Exit coffee house playing speed chess, and going to tournaments on the weekends. It was the greatest experience of my school experience. We would go on to win 3 state championships!\r\n\r\nWhat my long winded paragraphs are trying to say is that with your support of this new chess program, I hope to give students a similar experience. My passion for chess will be directed at creating a culture where students can be diverse and competitive. I have big plans to create something special and with your help, I have the tools to do so. \r\n\r\nI simply cannot thank you enough for giving to this project. Over the next few years, hopefully you can read that the new Rainier Beach chess team is competing for a Metro Championship and creating a love of chess in a school that had never had a team before!\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1742152792644,"projectUrl":"project/starting-a-chess-club/9157974/","projectTitle":"Starting a Chess Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727366"},{"teacherId":9802691,"projectId":8875041,"letterContent":"Your donations helped us qualify 40 new maritime welders this year. Without your support for consumables and equipment, we would not have made half that. \r\n\r\nThese supplies allowed students to qualify on multiple processes, and positions to better themselves and their career and earning potential right out of high school in union and non union jobs. \r\n\r\nMy gratitude can not be understated, the support is immeasurably appreciated and I can never thank you enough. You have made a lasting impact on these students, preparing them for high paying careers and ending generational poverty, again, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1735504806419,"projectUrl":"project/fabricators-for-the-future/8875041/","projectTitle":"Fabricators for the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robideau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9802691"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":9084389,"letterContent":"What an amazing year for fundraising for my program!\r\n\r\nWith your support we have done some amazing upgrades to the classroom to create more opportunity and give the students more experiences to learn. \r\n\r\nThis one was special to me as I want to show gratitude to the students at the end of the year in a unique way. \r\n\r\nWe will hold a graduation at the end of the year where we will invite our parents to witness the accomplishments of their kids! Students will receive a certificate of completion of year one of the program and also this Tape Measure with our logo on it. I received one of these when I went through trade school and I still have that tape on my shelf. While it's just a tape measure, it's what it took to get it that I see when looking at it. The hard work, the patience, the mistakes that I learned from, the friendships I made, and that I completed something special!\r\n\r\nSo far this year, students have learned how to frame, install drywall, install doors/windows, install trim base/case/crown, building weatherproofing, tile installation, and soon siding. We have so much more to teach them, they are learning at an exceptional speed if I am honest. \r\n\r\nI have been working on some big things for this year and for next as I push to build this program. If my plan works, we will be able to fund the program ourselves and become self-sufficient! \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our program and making this year so special. I am just so grateful!!!","fullyFundedDate":1738803287410,"projectUrl":"project/construction-trades-student-graduation/9084389/","projectTitle":"Construction Trades Student Graduation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727366"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":9076106,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the Construction Trades class here at the Seattle Skills Center.\r\n\r\nLast years instructor made students in this program watch nothing but videos and PowerPoint slides. When I took over, there were no materials for building and the tools were in bad shape; missing safety guards, inoperable, or didn't exist.\r\n\r\nI took over at the beginning of the year and I am proud to report that I have only lost 1 student all year and have retained the remaining 37 students who are doing something special. \r\n\r\nThey have learned to frame, install drywall/patch, install windows/doors, trim base/case/crown, building waterproofing, and they are now learning how to tile. \r\nWe have had industry in class teaching Work-Based Demonstrations from Simpson Strong-Tie, Prosoco Wet Flashing, Anderson Construction, Bicknell Builds, 3M Safety, Sawhorse Revolution, and Johansen Mechanical!\r\n\r\nWe have had donations from Dovetail Construction, Franks Door Store, Greater Seattle Floors, Josh Markey, Harbor Freight, Lewis Construction, and Dunn Lumber!\r\nWith your help, we have raised $7,500 to purchase a new SawStop Table Saw, DEWALT Miter Saw and Stand, new blades for all the tools, a new first aid/trauma station, and Construction Calculators!\r\n\r\nI recently worked out a deal with Dunn Lumber to purchase materials at cost and will be putting in a lumber order for next year!!!\r\n\r\nI have so much to be grateful for. An amazing wife and family that supports me. I also have some of the best friends you could ever ask for. It humbles me to get the support. \r\nAnd everyone on here that I have never met making us stronger with the support!!! Thank you for believing in me and making my program stronger!!!","fullyFundedDate":1737952371005,"projectUrl":"project/saw-stand-for-new-miter-saw/9076106/","projectTitle":"Saw Stand for New Miter Saw!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727366"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":9022915,"letterContent":"This was a very big deal for me. Seeing students struggle with math hits home for me. When I was in school, math was an obstacle and not being shown how this would be practical in my life; I just tuned out. Learning to use math in the trades however was a gamechanger. My instructor when I was learning applied math showed me this calculator and also why learning this math would elevate me past peers in the field. \r\n\r\nI only had 9 of these calculators when I was teaching the students how to find square footage or figuring out volume for a concrete order. The lesson took longer and I could see some students losing interest. Even with that being the case, I could see each students face light up knowing they just figured it out correctly. It was amazing. \r\n\r\nTo see students finding out how to use applied math to figure out a practical question, it's addictive!\r\n\r\nYour support has and will make a huge difference for these students and all my students in the future!!!\r\n\r\nThank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1737165521569,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-construction-trades-stud/9022915/","projectTitle":"Calculators for Construction Trades Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727366"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":9023019,"letterContent":"Without a doubt, of all the tools inside the class, a table saw is one of the most dangerous tools. Your donation to add this SawStop contracting saw upgrades a huge physical need by having a functional saw on site, but also to have a safe saw that will prevent injuries to students. \r\n\r\nWhen I took over this program in September, I came into it not fully understanding the challenges that would be in place. Tools were in disrepair, budget constraints, and the lack of tools needed to instruct. \r\n\r\nSince then, together, we have raised funds for lumber, drywall supplies, and plywood. On DonorsChoose, we have raised over $7,000 to add two miter saw stands, a new Dewalt Miter Saw, First Aid Safety Station w/trauma equipment, new blades for all tools, printer for handouts, Construction MasterPro Calculators, and now this amazing SawStop Table Saw!!!\r\n\r\nYour support is a gamechanger and will help so many students now and in the future. Thank you for being you and supporting the program!!!","fullyFundedDate":1737155942544,"projectUrl":"project/safe-shop-class-table-saw/9023019/","projectTitle":"Safe Shop Class Table Saw!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727366"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":9018538,"letterContent":"This project really meant a lot to me. As a Superintendent building homes, I took safety on a jobsite seriously. All of my jobsites had a fully stocked first aid kit, to include eye washing materials and trauma equipment. \r\n\r\nWhen I took over this program, we were working out of a small first aid kit. I went ahead and purchased some additional gear and also trained the students on how to apply a tourniquet. \r\n\r\nNow we have a properly stocked kit, with trauma gear to help stop the bleeding. \r\n\r\nI am working to find someone that might be willing to help get the students CPR certified, so fingers crossed!\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the best safety we can provide in class!!!","fullyFundedDate":1735579993129,"projectUrl":"project/safety-station-for-construction-trades-s/9018538/","projectTitle":"Safety Station for Construction Trades Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727366"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":9018399,"letterContent":"Thank you for making a dream a reality. Having this additional saw makes a load of difference in the flow of students working on their projects. \r\n\r\nThis program works off of only $2,500 for tools and materials for the entire year! Without your help, things like this would not be available. Your donation makes a huge difference with creating more opportunity for the students. Seeing their faces when the new saw arrived and doing the unboxing was thrilling!\r\n\r\nToday students were able to use the new saw station and without your support, it wouldn't have happened!\r\n\r\nYou really brought this class and this teacher a great joy and I will forever be grateful!!!","fullyFundedDate":1735192589944,"projectUrl":"project/help-construction-trades-students-become/9018399/","projectTitle":"Help Construction Trades Students become Carpenters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727366"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":8986492,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my class with the new Miter Saw stand, printer ink, and hearing protection!!!\r\n\r\nThis was part of a plan to create an additional work station for the students and having this miter saw stand helped create just that. Additionally, it was so nice to give the students their own hearing protection. I know carpenters like to have hearing pro that is easy to have on them and this does the trick. I want to protect them as much as possible and you have done that. \r\n\r\nKnowing that the students will not have to wait in line to work on their projects will have a great impact on the program. They have already been enjoying the new station, all thanks to you!!!\r\n\r\nAlso, thank you for giving me the opportunity to have replacement ink for the printer!","fullyFundedDate":1734113967715,"projectUrl":"project/help-support-students-learning-construct/8986492/","projectTitle":"Help Support Students Learning Construction Trades!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727366_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732400443943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727366"},{"teacherId":9727366,"projectId":8942644,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project for my students. They were amazed at all the new blades that were delivered and I am grateful to have a working printer!\r\n\r\nWhen I took over this program, I was surprised to see that all of our tools had the original blades on them. Not ideal when you are trying to train students on how to use a tool for the first time. My budget made it difficult to purchase all new blades and my friend said this might be the best route to fund all new blades. All the students got a good lesson on tool maintenance and blade changes thanks to your support. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, I didn't have a working printer. My curriculum is heavily based on handouts so they have a resource to reference when working on a project. Having a printer in the office now makes a huge difference. 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