{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South East High School","outOfStateSupporters":16.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10161236,"projectId":9554068,"letterContent":"The arrival of The Circuit along with our highlighting and annotation supplies has completely transformed the energy in our classroom. As English Learners, my students often feel a sense of hesitation when approaching long-form texts, but this project has given them the \"permission\" to interact with the story physically. By using the highlighters to identify key details and the sticky notes to ask questions in real-time, they are learning the high-level skill of active interrogation of a text. They aren't just reading words; they are identifying themes of resilience and migration, and they are gaining the confidence to \"talk back\" to the author, a skill that is essential for college and career readiness.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading no longer looks like a group of students sitting silently with their heads down. Instead, it looks like a vibrant, hands-on workshop. You will see students leaning over their desks, debating which passage to highlight as \"evidence,\" and trading sticky notes with peers to share their predictions. The colored flags sticking out of their books serve as a visual trophy of their hard work and deep thinking. Because the students know they won't \"mess up\" the book by using sticky notes, the fear of making a mistake has been replaced by a hunger for discovery.\r\n\r\nThere is one small group of students in particular—all of whom have recently arrived in the country—who have found a special home in The Circuit. Because the story mirrors their own journeys of resilience, they have been incredibly motivated to master the vocabulary. I recently watched a student, who rarely spoke in class, fill an entire page with pink sticky notes because he was so excited to find \"connections\" between the main character's life and his own. Your generosity didn't just provide paper and ink; it provided a mirror in which my students can see their own potential and a window through which they can view a successful future.","fullyFundedDate":1759512985955,"projectUrl":"project/building-thoughtful-readers-one-book-at/9554068/","projectTitle":"Building Thoughtful Readers, One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161236_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757567209492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161236"},{"teacherId":7984167,"projectId":9712128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project and helping provide additional graphing calculators for my classroom. Because of your generosity, we are continuing to build a class set so that all of my students have access to the technology they need to explore mathematics in deeper, more meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have consistent access to technology at home, so having graphing calculators available in class makes a real difference. These calculators have allowed students to visualize functions, analyze data, and test their thinking which makes mathematics more engaging, interactive, and accessible for every learner.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more equitable learning environment where students can focus on understanding concepts rather than worrying about what tools they do or don't have. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. Your generosity truly makes an impact in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768514383042,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-math-gap-with-essential-tec/9712128/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Math Gap with Essential Technology (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7984167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714969100695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssanchezsanchez"},{"teacherId":7452712,"projectId":9755164,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations to my classroom. They have already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning. With these materials, I was able to provide a range of growing conditions (variables) for the 13 different seed types the students selected. \r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled to receive the supplies and start their own gardens. We began planning on March 13, and by Monday, March 16, 130 freshmen had officially planted their seeds. The most popular choices were African Daisies, Lavender, Marigolds, and Sunflowers. \r\n\r\nStudents were monitoring their plants' growth over 10 days, a timeline adjusted to accommodate our upcoming Spring Break. After the seeds sprout, students took measurements of the growth and will graph their data to compare how different variables affected growth. Our next step is to discuss which conditions were most effective and explore why biodiversity and larger sample sizes are essential for self-sustainability.","fullyFundedDate":1762305096416,"projectUrl":"project/mr-flores-classroom-garden/9755164/","projectTitle":"Mr. Flores' Classroom Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7452712_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x1559,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756231484593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7452712"},{"teacherId":9648457,"projectId":10075259,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a dedicated calm space where students can take a moment to reset, regulate their emotions, and return ready to learn. When the fridge and supplies arrived, students immediately noticed the new setup and were curious about how it would work. After explaining that the space was meant to support their well-being, several students shared that having access to water, small snacks, and stress-relief tools made them feel supported and cared for. One student even commented that it felt like the classroom was \"looking out for us, not just our grades.\"\r\n\r\nStudents are now using the sensory tools such as stress balls, fidget toys, breathing spheres, and tactile strips during moments when they feel overwhelmed or need help focusing. The breathing ball has become especially popular during short mindfulness breaks, where we practice breathing exercises before tests or presentations. The refrigerator has also allowed us to store water and snacks so students can stay hydrated and energized during long class periods.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are continuing to incorporate this space into our classroom routines as part of discussions about stress management, emotional awareness, and healthy coping strategies. Students are learning that taking a brief moment to regulate themselves is a strength, not a distraction. Your support helped transform a simple corner of our classroom into a space that promotes focus, wellness, and resilience. Thank you for helping create an environment where students feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1772647893978,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-to-support-student-wellness/10075259/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space to Support Student Wellness in High School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9648457_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723420278508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/x-gutierrez"},{"teacherId":9648457,"projectId":9722633,"letterContent":"The new food pantry resources have made an immediate and meaningful difference for my students. We are using the pantry to ensure students have access to nutritious food during the school day, which has helped them stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn. One especially powerful moment was seeing students confidently choose items they needed without hesitation—something that signaled both relief and dignity. What once was a source of quiet stress has become a source of support and stability.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the pantry fully stocked, their reactions were a mix of surprise, gratitude, and excitement. Several students expressed how helpful it was to know food was available when they needed it, and others shared that it made them feel seen and supported. The atmosphere in the classroom shifted almost immediately—students were more present, more willing to participate, and more at ease.\r\n\r\nThanks to these resources, our next steps include continuing to build consistent routines around access to the pantry while connecting it to broader lessons about wellness, responsibility, and community care. As we move forward with current classroom projects, students are better able to concentrate, collaborate, and take academic risks because their basic needs are being met. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where students can focus on learning, growth, and success—thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766067688048,"projectUrl":"project/pantry-of-care-snacks-drinks-for-our/9722633/","projectTitle":"Pantry of Care: Snacks & Drinks for Our Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9648457_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723420278508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/x-gutierrez"},{"teacherId":9648457,"projectId":9891453,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, we were able to turn your donation into small snack care packages that directly served members of our community. When the snacks arrived, students immediately began organizing and sorting items into individual packages. It became more than just distributing food — it became a service-learning experience. Students carefully counted items, created balanced snack bundles, and even discussed how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nWhen we distributed the snack packages, students expressed pride in knowing they were helping others. Several reflected on how food insecurity affects families in our area and shared that they appreciated being part of something positive. This project allowed them to move from being recipients of support to becoming providers of support, which was incredibly empowering.\r\n\r\nOur next step is incorporating reflection into our current lesson on civic responsibility and community engagement. Students are writing about what it means to serve others and how small actions contribute to stronger communities. Your support helped us nourish not only bodies, but empathy, leadership, and compassion. Thank you for helping our students make a real difference.","fullyFundedDate":1764877019396,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-of-support-empowering-students-t/9891453/","projectTitle":"Snacks of Support: Empowering Students to Serve Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9648457_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723420278508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/x-gutierrez"},{"teacherId":9648457,"projectId":9722317,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and investing in my students. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our learning environment. My students are using these new resources every day to strengthen their reading, writing, and overall engagement in class. One special moment was seeing students immediately pick up the new materials with excitement and curiosity, eager to begin using them in our lessons. It reminded me how powerful it is for students to feel seen, valued, and supported.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited and grateful. For many of them, having access to new, high-quality resources made them feel proud of their classroom and more motivated to participate. Their enthusiasm was clear right away, and it brought new energy into our space.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are using these resources to support classroom reading activities, writing assignments, and collaborative projects. As we move forward, the next steps for my students are to continue building their literacy skills through class discussions, written responses, and projects that help them connect what they read to their own lives and communities. Your support is helping create a classroom where students can grow academically while also feeling encouraged and inspired.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible for my students and for being part of their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768489451376,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-creative-classroom-for-collaborat/9722317/","projectTitle":"Cozy & Creative Classroom for Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9648457_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723420278508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/x-gutierrez"},{"teacherId":7984167,"projectId":9712137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project and helping provide 7 graphing calculators for my classroom. Because of your generosity, I am continuing to build a class set so that all of my students have access to the technology they need to explore mathematics in deeper, more meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have consistent access to technology at home, so having graphing calculators available in class makes a real difference. These calculators have allowed students to visualize functions, analyze data, and test their thinking which makes mathematics more engaging, interactive, and accessible for every learner.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more equitable learning environment where students can focus on understanding concepts rather than worrying about what tools they do or don't have. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. Your generosity truly makes an impact in our classroom every day.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Sanchez Sanchez","fullyFundedDate":1763618182438,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-math-gap-with-essential-tec/9712137/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Math Gap with Essential Technology (Part 3)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7984167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714969100695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssanchezsanchez"},{"teacherId":7984167,"projectId":9724062,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, I was able to use the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards to purchase interactive curriculum activities that have made a meaningful difference in my math classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped transform abstract math concepts into engaging, hands-on learning experiences. My students are more motivated to participate, more confident in sharing their thinking, and more enthusiastic about learning math. The interactive activities have not only strengthened their understanding but have also made math more enjoyable and accessible for learners with different needs and learning styles.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts my students every day. Seeing them excited about math, collaborating with one another, and persevering through challenging problems is a powerful reminder of how important community support is in education. I am incredibly grateful for your investment in my students and their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and for helping make math a subject my students can truly enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1758859109447,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-mathematics-lessons-for-youn/9724062/","projectTitle":"Interactive Mathematics Lessons for Young Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7984167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714969100695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssanchezsanchez"},{"teacherId":7984167,"projectId":9711859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project and helping provide 7 graphing calculators for my classroom. Because of your generosity, I am beginning to build a class set so that all of my students have access to the technology they need to explore mathematics in deeper, more meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have consistent access to technology at home, so having graphing calculators available in class makes a real difference. These calculators have allowed students to visualize functions, analyze data, and test their thinking which makes mathematics more engaging, interactive, and accessible for every learner.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more equitable learning environment where students can focus on understanding concepts rather than worrying about what tools they do or don't have. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. Your generosity truly makes an impact in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1757894161691,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-math-gap-with-essential-tec/9711859/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Math Gap With Essential Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7984167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714969100695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssanchezsanchez"},{"teacherId":9648457,"projectId":9751509,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are discovering new worlds through The Land of the Cranes by Aida Salazar. This book has opened powerful conversations about identity, belonging, and resilience. Many of my English Learner and newcomer students connected deeply with the story's themes of immigration and family separation — topics that mirror their own journeys or those of their loved ones. Through shared reading, we practiced essential literacy skills such as annotating, summarizing, and citing textual evidence while also building empathy and voice.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom has become an experience of community. Students sit together in small groups, take turns reading aloud, and pause to discuss powerful passages. We use bilingual glossaries, reflection journals, and group discussions to support comprehension and expression. Students who were once hesitant to read in English are now eager to volunteer, share quotes, and make text-to-self connections. Seeing their confidence grow has been one of the most rewarding parts of this project.\r\n\r\nOne student recently said, \"This book feels like my story, it makes me proud of where I come from.\"That moment reminded me that your donation does more than buy books, it builds bridges between students' lived experiences and the world of literature. Thank you for helping my students see themselves in the stories they read and for giving them the gift of literacy, representation, and hope.","fullyFundedDate":1762266411698,"projectUrl":"project/opening-worlds-through-books-land-of-th/9751509/","projectTitle":"Opening Worlds Through Books: Land of the Cranes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9648457_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723420278508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/x-gutierrez"},{"teacherId":9648457,"projectId":9751521,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our space has been completely transformed into a welcoming, calming, and organized environment that promotes both learning and emotional well-being. The new bookshelf units have given us a functional and beautiful way to organize our books and resources, and the entryway benches not only offer practical seating but also help create a peaceful, orderly flow in the room. Students now walk into the space and immediately notice the difference—it feels intentional, comfortable, and like a place where they belong.\r\n\r\nWhen the items first arrived, students were excited to help unpack and assemble everything. One student even said, \"It looks like a real library now!\"—which brought the biggest smile to my face. The motivational posters and wall art have sparked meaningful conversations around mental health, kindness, and self-worth. The faux plants and decor give the room a warm, lived-in feel that helps students relax and open up, especially during one-on-one sessions or small group meetings.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, the updated environment continues to support the important work we're doing around emotional regulation, goal setting, and social-emotional learning. Whether students are browsing a book from the new shelf or reflecting on the encouraging messages on the wall, your gift is helping to create a space where they feel safe, seen, and supported. 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