{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Service High School","outOfStateSupporters":51.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4501836,"projectId":10115002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping this project through to completion. Although it is too late to begin this music this year, I plan to rehearse and perform this music next year as part of our concert programming. We did have a chance to read through the first movement \"Gandalf\" which is wonderful. \r\nIt is so critical for my students to have new music to perform to keep our momentum moving forward. They also need new music to keep their interest and focus moving forward as well. Thank you for choosing to support music in our public schools and specifically my band program. Much Apreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1775670218199,"projectUrl":"project/lord-of-the-rings-sheet-music/10115002/","projectTitle":"Lord Of The Rings Sheet Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lubken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501836_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758237677791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-lubken"},{"teacherId":4019779,"projectId":9917172,"letterContent":"My students have historically struggled with the Central Dogma of Biology - students know that DNA is important, but there is something so abstract about the idea that DNA needs to make an RNA copy which is then translated to a protein. Over the years, I've tried many ways to teach these concepts such as drawing, online simulations, etc. \r\n\r\nI wasn't able to use these physical models for my normal classes this year due to timing (they arrived at the end of our unit). However, I did test the models on a few small groups of students. I was impressed at the difference it made in student understanding. They were better able to visualize (and later describe) DNA as a long chain of connected nucleotides. Students could actually see how the RNA polymerase enzyme unzipped and then re-zipped DNA to make the RNA copy. They had a tactile experience with how each tRNA only fit a specific set of nucleotides as it brought a particular amino acid to the ribosome, and how the amino acids attached together to make a polypeptide. \r\n\r\nMy students that tested the models told me that the models were very helpful and they wished they had been able to use them initially. \r\n\r\nI'm looking forward to using these models as the basis for my Central Dogma unit next year in Biology, and as an initial review in AP Biology!","fullyFundedDate":1768411668714,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-manipulatives-for-the-central-d/9917172/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Manipulatives for the Central Dogma of Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4019779_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477076225100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4019779"},{"teacherId":6829672,"projectId":9791012,"letterContent":"Your generosity is making our concert uniforms look even better. These necklaces match the suit ties perfectly. This gives everyone in our music ensembles a pop of our school color. The students look amazing!\r\n\r\nOur long-term goal is enough necklaces that the students don't have to share between ensembles. After this batch of necklaces arrived, one ensemble has enough for all of their students on concert night. We are working towards having enough for the band, choir, and orchestra to all be properly attired at the same time for our joint concert. Thank you for bringing us another step to making this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1762267525122,"projectUrl":"project/concert-uniform-necklaces-pt-1/9791012/","projectTitle":"Concert Uniform Necklaces, Pt 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6829672_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619736902671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serviceorchestra"},{"teacherId":6829672,"projectId":9807395,"letterContent":"Your generosity allows us to expand our inventory so students are not required to purchase the uniform. We put many of the blazers on the storage rack. This allowed us to expand the room for our shirts and pants and increase our size options. Another bonus is that the storage rack has space to store our boxes with the ties and necklaces. This has freed up space in my own classroom. \r\n\r\nThe uniforms are looking nicer because we don't have to cram them into a too-small space. Additionally, the uniforms are not sliding off the hangers and falling to the floor. The hooks on top rotate, making it easier to hang them on a variety of places as students try on the uniforms and we are passing them out. \r\n\r\nThe students look amazing in their uniforms. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760747116788,"projectUrl":"project/music-uniform-organization/9807395/","projectTitle":"Music Uniform Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6829672_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619736902671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serviceorchestra"},{"teacherId":6017031,"projectId":9649654,"letterContent":"Your generosity didn't just provide \"things\"—it provided the infrastructure for emotional regulation.\r\n\r\nSince integrating the sensory equipment, we have seen a measurable shift in student behavior and academic stamina:\r\n \r\nStudents have moved from needing teacher intervention to independently recognizing when they need a \"sensory reset.\" Whether it's stepping onto the Textured Liquid Sensory Floor Tiles to ground themselves or watching the rhythmic bubbles in the LED Water Lamp, they are learning the life-long skill of self-advocacy.\r\n\r\nThe Cloud Lightning Kit and Star Galaxy Projector have turned our high-stress moments into quiet reflections. We've seen a significant decrease in the duration of sensory meltdowns. \r\n\r\nVarious fidgets have become essential tools during floor time and direct instruction. By keeping their hands busy, students who previously struggled to sit still are now able to maintain eye contact and process auditory information much more effectively.\r\n\r\nThe most beautiful impact has been the culture of empathy and equity. This space isn't just for students with identified disabilities; it's a sanctuary for everyone. Students have learned that \"fair\" doesn't mean everyone gets the same thing—it means everyone gets what they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1766467510000,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-sensory-room/9649654/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build a Sensory Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grochowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6017031"},{"teacherId":4019779,"projectId":9683996,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing the gel electrophoresis machines for my classroom! My AP Biology students have done several labs using the machines. We started by running some food coloring and stains to get students used to the machines and protocols. Some of my students are in a biotech program and have done gel electrophoresis before while for others this was their first time - it was really cool to make groups with \"skill leaders\" and watch my students teach the technique to their peers. The food coloring / stain prompted some good questions about how gel electrophoresis really works because some of the sample run backwards due to a different charge. This forced all students to really think about what was happening. \r\n\r\nLater, we used a lab kit focused on lemur conservation biology. In this lab, students examined data about a small population of lemurs and made hypotheses about whether the population was comprised of one or two species. Then they ran DNA samples and compared the number and size of fragments. This lab allowed us to take advantage of the built-in blue light by using a special stain, which let students easily view their results in real-time without any additional staining steps. \r\n\r\nThese machines make running gels quick and simple and allow students to do all the steps in a time-efficient manner. I look forward to finding additional ways to integrate them into my curriculum in future years! Gel electrophoresis is so versatile and fits ties together many biological concepts.","fullyFundedDate":1763102297825,"projectUrl":"project/biotechnology-gel-electrophoresis-for-g/9683996/","projectTitle":"Biotechnology: Gel Electrophoresis for Genetics, Conservation Biology, and Forensics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4019779_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477076225100","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4019779"},{"teacherId":4501836,"projectId":9602741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the means to get this 32 inch timpani. Our old one just needs to retire. This new one has gauges and the bowl isn't bent like the old one. It will be easier for the kids to play and rehearse on by far.\r\nI was also able to get a little better price on the instrument as it was an open box one that had maybe been used at a trade show or all state band somewhere. It's a great instrument and our students at Service will use it for many years! Thank you for supporting music education in our public schools.","fullyFundedDate":1766002860096,"projectUrl":"project/26-inch-timpani-needed/9602741/","projectTitle":"26-Inch Timpani Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lubken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501836_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758237677791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-lubken"},{"teacherId":4501836,"projectId":9972790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping this project cross the finish line. For my band program to continue to get better, I need to challenge my students with new music. The more music I can put in front of them, the better. This music is all staple band literature that will be a part of our permanent sheet music library collection for years to come. My school has had two floods in the past fifteen years that have destroyed a good portion of the music library. These titles will replace some of those lost in those floods. Much Appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1768416855694,"projectUrl":"project/new-concert-band-and-jazz-band-music-1/9972790/","projectTitle":"New Concert Band and Jazz Band Music 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lubken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501836_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758237677791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-lubken"},{"teacherId":4501836,"projectId":9951502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom and this project. This speaker cover is a critical part of getting our portable PA speaker system together. We have been slowly assembling components to our sound system and this cover will protect one of our JBL speakers that we have also gotten through Donorschoose.org. The cover has a nice pocket on the side to keep the cables and power cords as well. We were able to use that PA system for the first time at a concert a few weeks ago. While our system isn't complete, is is a good start. For the first time ever, we were able to hear our emcees at the concerts, and also mic our student soloists during performances. Much Appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1766145432946,"projectUrl":"project/case-and-trombone-stand/9951502/","projectTitle":"Case and Trombone Stand","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lubken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501836_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758237677791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-lubken"},{"teacherId":4501836,"projectId":9896808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our music department acquire a cordless microphone for use in our concerts and events in our cafeteria. We have had concerts and events in our cafeteria for the past five years and the sound system is terrible. People can't hear what is being said and student soloists cannot be heard in that area. This cordless mic was a game changer at our first event a few weeks ago. Now people can clearly hear the emcee and any student speakers as well as our vocal soloist that sang with our jazz band at our annual fundraising event. Thank you for supporting music in our schools and this project!","fullyFundedDate":1764712057974,"projectUrl":"project/wireless-mic-for-our-music-program/9896808/","projectTitle":"Wireless Mic For Our Music Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lubken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501836_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758237677791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-lubken"},{"teacherId":4501836,"projectId":9628869,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the means for this project to be completed. We were really in need of some more instruments as our band is growing and this trumpet helped alleviate the need at least for one student this year. This instrument is well made and is a professional quality used instrument which is perfect for our school to use now and in the future. The student that is using this instrument is very grateful and will take good care of it while she is using it. Thank you for supporting music in our classrooms and for supporting my students both current and future with this used Bach Trumpet donation. Much Appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1764727732087,"projectUrl":"project/used-trumpet-for-band2/9628869/","projectTitle":"Used Trumpet For Band2","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lubken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501836_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758237677791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-lubken"},{"teacherId":6829672,"projectId":9581513,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the guitar students. Your donations came at the perfect time. I had students move into the school and join the class late. This project made sure I had instruments for them also.\r\n\r\nThis is a beginning guitar class. It is important to me that we provide instruments and not expect the students to provide them. The students are given an opportunity to try out the instrument and decide if buying an instrument is something they want to save up for. Additionally, many students cannot afford their own instruments. School instruments provide equity.\r\n\r\nYour contribution to this project is greatly appreciated. You made a difference in students' lives. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1756793011137,"projectUrl":"project/guitars-for-beginners-pt-2/9581513/","projectTitle":"Guitars for Beginners, pt 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6829672_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619736902671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serviceorchestra"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65107","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1536,"numTeachers":75,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":9,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":49.0,"schoolId":65107,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Service High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Service High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/anchorage-school-district/service-high-school/65107"}