{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Selma High School","outOfStateSupporters":27.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7068791,"projectId":9661601,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Blast Off with STEM: Creating Outer Space in Our Classroom.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a space for exploration and discovery. The posters, books, and science kits you provided have allowed my students to dive into lessons about outer space, astronauts, planets, and the science behind space travel. For high school students in special education, these hands-on and highly visual materials make abstract concepts concrete and accessible. Instead of simply hearing about space, students are seeing it, reading about it, and experimenting with it.\r\n\r\nThe outer space posters immediately captured students' attention and sparked meaningful discussions about the solar system, gravity, and what astronauts need to survive in space. The books have supported literacy development while building science vocabulary, helping students connect reading comprehension with STEM learning. The science kits have been especially exciting—students eagerly participate in experiments that model real-world scientific principles, from chemical reactions (like our volcano investigations) to understanding force, motion, and planetary environments. Many students who are typically hesitant to engage have shown increased curiosity and confidence during these interactive lessons.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially warmed to learning about astronauts and space exploration. One student who thrives on visual supports frequently references the posters to explain facts about planets, while another eagerly shares new vocabulary learned from our space-themed readings. Looking ahead, we will continue exploring Earth science, chemistry, and biology concepts through a space lens—examining planetary surfaces, discussing how living things survive in extreme environments, and connecting these ideas to future career pathways. Your generosity has helped make science come alive in our classroom, inspiring curiosity and building skills that extend far beyond the lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1763225096825,"projectUrl":"project/blast-off-with-stem-creating-outer-spac/9661601/","projectTitle":"Blast Off with STEM: Creating Outer Space in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7068791_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x264,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652808903582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068791"},{"teacherId":7068791,"projectId":9602783,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students eagerly explored the bright colors and couldn't wait to begin creating. Something as simple as having their own glue stick or choosing a specific marker color has given them a sense of independence and ownership. The Lysol wipes have also become part of our daily routine. With students who benefit from structured environments, maintaining a clean and healthy classroom helps reduce distractions and keeps everyone safe and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nNext, we are continuing to use these supplies for hands-on science and social studies projects where students are creating visual displays to demonstrate their understanding of key concepts. We are integrating art into reading comprehension, life skills lessons, and collaborative group work so students can practice communication and teamwork. Your generosity has provided more than materials—it has created opportunities for growth, confidence, and meaningful learning experiences. Every supply truly brings us one step closer to a classroom where all students can shine.","fullyFundedDate":1755692300594,"projectUrl":"project/a-colorful-boost-for-special-learners/9602783/","projectTitle":"A Colorful Boost for Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7068791_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x264,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652808903582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068791"},{"teacherId":6004041,"projectId":9823511,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our learning environment! Having these tools and tiles inspired the students to assemble the competition field perimeter which has been languishing in a box in the closet for years! We assembled the two halves, nested them together in the corner of the classroom, and attached the competition specific elements to one portion. \r\nNow, when we meet after school, it takes just minutes to create the field! The tiles replicate the competition surface and enable us to program the autonomous portion of the competition more accurately, as every cm counts! Students built a sophisticated robot they found online and are practicing in a proper field. The tools make it much easier to tweak the components as we gauge success. The students are becoming quite good at autonomous programming now. \r\nWe hope to participate in a few more VEX competitions this January!","fullyFundedDate":1760711736606,"projectUrl":"project/tools-and-tiles/9823511/","projectTitle":"Tools and Tiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6004041_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727739917811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6004041"},{"teacherId":6004041,"projectId":9721951,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping the Robotics Club refill their supply of LED circuit stickers! Kids designed holiday themed cards with overlays of where to place the copper tape, LED lights, and coin batteries. We then invited the wider community to join us for a \"card making party\"! \r\nAttached are some photos from the chaotic fun. Images cannot convey the delight kids have when their card \"magically\" lights up! We also taught new members how to insert a pull tab between the battery and the connecting copper tape in their card. That way, the battery does not wear down. They can make their cards today and the light will still shine in the weeks ahead. \r\nOur Holiday event drew in a more varied audience than we usually see at Robotics Club. Hopefully some of these people will become regular new members in 2026. Thank youfor supporting the growth of our group!","fullyFundedDate":1758809855208,"projectUrl":"project/refill-the-stock-of-circuit-stickers/9721951/","projectTitle":"Refill the Stock of Circuit Stickers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6004041_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727739917811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6004041"},{"teacherId":7068791,"projectId":9653531,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Show Me the Money! Life Skills in Action.\" Because of your generosity, my students now engage in daily, hands-on money instruction through three structured learning stations. While money skills may seem simple, they are critical life skills for my students. The money math workbooks provide guided practice, the manipulatives allow students to physically handle and sort coins, and the coin stamps and books about money connect abstract math concepts to real-world experiences. By combining tactile materials with direct instruction, students are building number sense, learning to count mixed coins, and practicing real-life purchasing scenarios in a way that feels meaningful and practical.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been the opportunity to \"run\" mock store activities using the manipulatives and stamps. They light up when they correctly count out change or recognize the value of a coin independently. Having their own materials at each station has increased engagement and reduced frustration, allowing students to practice repeatedly with confidence. The books about money have also helped bridge literacy and math, reinforcing vocabulary such as \"value,\" \"total,\" and \"change\" in context.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with abstract math concepts have especially warmed to the hands-on materials. One student who had difficulty identifying coins is now independently sorting and counting nickels and dimes using the manipulatives. Another student who is motivated by practical tasks eagerly participates in the mock store station and has begun applying these skills during community-based instruction. Because of your support, I have been able to provide consistent, structured life-skills math instruction that builds independence, confidence, and real-world readiness. Your generosity is helping turn everyday math into meaningful life preparation for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763225097087,"projectUrl":"project/show-me-the-money-life-skills-in-actio/9653531/","projectTitle":"\"Show Me the Money! Life Skills in Action\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7068791_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x264,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652808903582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068791"},{"teacherId":6004041,"projectId":9383744,"letterContent":"The Vex field components have given our students an edge in the next competition! I've spoken to other coaches in the county and they are impressed that our students are so prepared early in the season. The team was thrilled when the boxes arrived, and they immediately began assembling the goal towers. The polygonal \"balls\" are very different then the mock up we had made out of rolled up socks! The air pump for the pneumatic system has enabled kids to practice with the new balls throughout our club meetings.\r\n\r\nHaving the actual field elements has also motivated the younger club members to learn how to code the autonomous portion of the competition. On several occasions our school was the only team who had code to run for this segment. However, without the actual field elements, our estimates of distances and power used to be far off. Hopefully we can be more successful this year. \r\n\r\nI'm still trying to recruit more girls for the club. So many graduated last year! But they came back over the summer to meet the incoming freshmen and pass along their knowledge. Club Rush is next week and we hope to wow the crowds with our ball shooting Vex robots!","fullyFundedDate":1749140999730,"projectUrl":"project/selma-robotics-club-team-2025-2026/9383744/","projectTitle":"Selma Robotics Club Team 2025-2026","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6004041_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727739917811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6004041"},{"teacherId":7068791,"projectId":9269837,"letterContent":"When the new STEM kits and science materials arrived, my students could hardly wait to explore them. They were so excited pulling everything out of the boxes—one student said, \"This is awesome!\" and another immediately asked when we could start our first experiment. The materials made science feel real and hands-on, which is exactly what my students need to connect with the content.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the Exploring Volcanoes kit, and the students loved building and erupting their own volcanoes. They made predictions, observed what happened, and got excited to share their findings. Even students who are usually shy about participating were eager to try the experiments and ask questions. The Solar System Viewer has also been a hit—students were amazed to see the planets up close, which helped bring our space lessons to life.\r\n\r\nNext, we're planning a group project where students will use the kits to design their own experiments, collect data, and present what they learned to the class. These resources are helping my students feel like real scientists, and they're learning so much while having fun. Thank you for giving them this opportunity—it has made a big difference in their engagement and excitement for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1745601536346,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-special-education-students-th/9269837/","projectTitle":"Empowering Special Education Students Through STEM Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7068791_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x264,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652808903582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068791"},{"teacherId":6004041,"projectId":9302665,"letterContent":"My photos do not do justice to the graduation regalia! Students had a blast illuminating their grad chords. When they flicked the lights on people would invariably go \"oh!\". It wasn't overpoweringly bright, but it added just another bit of flair. \r\nThe chibitronics hat decoration was more challenging. As Edison said, we found \"10,000 ways that won't work\". Two of the more artistic club members persevered, though, and illuminated their beautifully decorated caps. The stadium lights were so bright that the photos do not convey it, but apparently their parents said it helped locate their graduates in the crowd of four hundred.\r\nOne Robotics Club senior who was easy to spot was the school valedictorian! With a 4.6 GPA he had many grad chords for various clubs and honors. I have video of his speech where you can better see his illuminated chord, but this website doesn't seem to let me upload video? His speech was lovely.","fullyFundedDate":1746422146428,"projectUrl":"project/seniors-in-robotics-club/9302665/","projectTitle":"Seniors in Robotics Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6004041_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727739917811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6004041"},{"teacherId":6004041,"projectId":9180929,"letterContent":"The cylinder, solenoids and compressor arrived! Now the students can refill the cylinder and practice driving, climbing and lifting without having to worry about the pneumatic system running out of air. Our practice sessions have been more active with less time running across campus and hoping the autoshop teacher is still there/willl let us use his compressor.\r\nThis summer we met after school let out to organize the cabinets and duplicate a robot with the incomming freshmen. Now the newest members of the club can practice with pistons while the upper classmen can fine tune their competition bot. Two star seniors have graduated, but one is attending a local university and plans to join us for our meetings when she can.\r\nThank you SO much for your support. It has been invaluable.","fullyFundedDate":1743647230845,"projectUrl":"project/solenoids-and-cylinders/9180929/","projectTitle":"Solenoids and Cylinders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6004041_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727739917811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6004041"},{"teacherId":6004041,"projectId":8982476,"letterContent":"Robotics Club hosted a table at a recent school event. The kids showed off their soldering projects as well as their coding projects. There was much enthusiasm and \"buzz\", especially when the drones were in the air! \r\n\r\nWe've also acquired field elements to help us prepare for the competition in April. Our robot is now able to load \"donuts\" and aim them onto the pegs. The pneumatics parts are still being studied. \r\n\r\nStudents from the local community college engineering program will visit this month to help us learn more. They will visit classes and help with the club after school.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1733243232861,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-club-is-growing/8982476/","projectTitle":"Robotics Club is Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6004041_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727739917811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6004041"},{"teacherId":7068791,"projectId":6485056,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my students were instantly curious. They rushed to open them, and the excitement in the room was contagious. One student exclaimed, \"We get to do real science now!\" The hands-on kits immediately drew them in—passing around the specimen centers, exploring the Solar System viewer, and eagerly choosing which experiment to try first. These resources turned our classroom into a place of exploration and discovery.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the new materials in science lessons, and the impact has been incredible. For example, during our first experiment with the Truth or Myth? kit, my students worked together to test their predictions and record results. Students who are often hesitant to participate were suddenly engaged—touching, observing, and asking thoughtful questions. The tactile nature of the kits gave them a way to connect to abstract concepts, and it was clear they felt proud of themselves for understanding the science behind what they were doing.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my students is to use these materials in a larger project where they will explore scientific questions, gather data, and present their findings to the class. These tools are giving them not only knowledge but also confidence. They are beginning to see themselves as scientists, problem solvers, and learners with something valuable to contribute. None of this would have been possible without your support. Thank you for helping my students experience the joy of hands-on learning—they are growing, exploring, and thriving because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1654377384626,"projectUrl":"project/stem-see-it-touch-it-enjoy-it-master/6485056/","projectTitle":"STEM: See It! Touch It! Enjoy It! 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