{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8226900,"projectId":10034708,"letterContent":"My students have been utilizing a number of the resourcs from the donation. Thank you!\r\n\r\nWe've used flip-charts to display data from class experiments, create anchor charts, and do group stations (see attached pictures for some of their work!)\r\nWe've used the whiteboard slates and markers to do daily warm up. \r\n\r\nThe dry-erase graph paper was a huge hit to help easily (and accurately) graph rational functions quickly, being able to erase and re-sketch quickly. Colored pencils have been used to color-code our notes. This was especially helpful when teaching students how to build the Unit Circle and notice patterns between reference angles and similar positions in different quadrants. \r\n\r\nHaving ready resouces has made lessons more engaging and meaningful. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768769023000,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-math-classroom/10034708/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Math Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jacklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8226900_orig.jpg?crop=802,802,x0,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638724128387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8226900"},{"teacherId":10399661,"projectId":10037223,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the supplies to make this year's algebra a fun one for the students. They have completed many group projects up on the white boards using the markers, erasers, and magnetic graphs. Their hands on activities have been more colorful with the many different options of colored paper that were provided. \r\nThe next step in our classroom is to get students to survey their peers and analyze the data they gather and present their findings using the markers, colored paper, and glue sticks. These will be presented first in the classroom, and then posted outside for their peers to see.\r\nThis could not have been completed without your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768770257108,"projectUrl":"project/fun-algebra-class/10037223/","projectTitle":"Fun Algebra Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399661"},{"teacherId":9599402,"projectId":10025932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my health science classroom! Your contribution has transformed how my students engage with both the mathematical and creative side of healthcare. The TI-30X calculators have become essential tools in our healthcare math unit, students are now confidently calculating medication dosages, converting between measurement systems, and analyzing patient data with precision. What excites me most is watching students who typically struggle with math suddenly understand why these calculations matter when they're solving real-world healthcare scenarios. The storage baskets have also significantly improved our organization. By organizing our supplies at each table, every student has immediate access to markers, rulers, and glue sticks, which means less time searching and more time learning.\r\n\r\nThe creative projects have been just as impactful. Students are using the markers and art supplies to design visual healthcare education materials, everything from colorful posters to creating the perfect environment with all the dimensions of health. \r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just give us supplies, it gave our students the tools to see themselves as future healthcare providers, problem-solvers, and educators. Thank you for believing in our classroom and our students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1768678545894,"projectUrl":"project/health-science/10025932/","projectTitle":"Health Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carmel Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9599402_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776373843493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9599402"},{"teacherId":9348988,"projectId":10019425,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, students used the sticky notes and annotation tools daily to engage more actively with their reading. They marked key ideas, tracked patterns, and organized their thinking in ways that made complex texts more accessible. Instead of passively reading, students interacted with the text in real time, which strengthened their comprehension and confidence.\r\n\r\nThis impact was especially clear during assessments. Students were able to reference their annotations, build stronger arguments, and support their ideas with evidence more effectively. Many shared (multiple times) that these tools helped them feel more prepared and successful. Your generosity provided more than supplies; it gave students a system to think more deeply and demonstrate their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768581083271,"projectUrl":"project/annotation-help/10019425/","projectTitle":"Annotation Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348988"},{"teacherId":5663114,"projectId":10000395,"letterContent":"Our new ChompSaw has been a game changer for our student leadership class, especially when it comes to decorating assemblies and transforming our school spaces. We use it to cut materials like poster board, foam board, and wood for large scale decorations in our breezeways and gym. Whether it is creating themed backdrops, signage, or props for events, the ChompSaw allows students to work more efficiently while producing clean, professional looking pieces.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the ChompSaw, they were honestly excited but also a little intimidated. For many of them, it was their first time using a tool like this. That quickly turned into confidence and pride as they learned how to use it safely and saw the quality of what they were able to create. It has given them a stronger sense of ownership over our school events because they are building the environment themselves rather than just putting things together.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students are already planning more detailed and creative decorations for upcoming assemblies and events. They are thinking bigger in terms of design and layout because they now have the tools to actually bring those ideas to life. Our goal is to continue improving the overall look and energy of our school spaces while giving students real, hands on experience in planning, creating, and executing large scale projects.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to our donors for supporting this project. This resource is helping our students take pride in their work and in the spaces they help create for our entire school community.","fullyFundedDate":1768490733345,"projectUrl":"project/student-council-supplies-and-more/10000395/","projectTitle":"Student Council Supplies and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5663114_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533920873471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5663114"},{"teacherId":9367794,"projectId":9991060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your donation, my students have been able to engage in more interactive and meaningful English Language Arts lessons that strengthen their reading, writing, vocabulary, and discussion skills. The materials have been used daily for close reading, annotation, structured conversations, and writing practice, helping students take a more active role in their learning and build confidence in expressing their ideas.\r\n\r\nFor my English learners in ACLE II, these resources have made a powerful difference. Students are using vocabulary games, discussion tools, and graphic organizers to practice academic language in supportive, structured ways. I have seen increased participation, longer and more detailed responses, and greater confidence when speaking and writing in English. These materials have allowed me to better differentiate instruction so that all students can access grade-level content while continuing to develop their language skills.\r\n\r\nIn my English 12 classes, these tools have strengthened students' ability to analyze texts, organize their thinking, and produce clearer, more developed writing. Students are more engaged in discussions, better able to support their ideas with evidence, and more prepared for academic tasks required for graduation. Your support has truly helped create a more inclusive, rigorous, and engaging learning environment for all of my students. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768153061532,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-minds-through-language-and-lite/9991060/","projectTitle":"Engaging Minds Through Language and Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vallejos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367794"},{"teacherId":6702909,"projectId":10042136,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the items donated to our classroom. They have already been implemented into my lessons and have contributed to the learning environment. From the posters and poster paper to the individual whiteboards and markers, the students have enjoyed the materials!\r\n\r\nI recently completed a lesson where the students were partnered up and were assigned a multi-step equation to solve. In order to assess the students' work, they were required to complete their work on the individual whiteboards and hold them up when they finished. This allowed me to quickly and efficiently assess their understanding. As an added benefit, the students found it fun and engaging to use the whiteboards, markers, and individual erasers rather than completing the assignment on paper.\r\n\r\nFor a review activity prior to a test, students were provided large poster paper \"post-it\" notes in which they were required to complete a practice questions from their review packet. They then posted the solutions around the room and spent the better half of a class period presenting/explaining their work to their peers. Thus, students were involved in their own learning while being responsible for the learning/understanding of others (with my guidance!).\r\n\r\nThank you again for the donation. Please know my students will not forget the kindness you have shown them.","fullyFundedDate":1768867369887,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-for-everyone/10042136/","projectTitle":"A Classroom for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bucher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6702909"},{"teacherId":8108195,"projectId":10002645,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to resources that are already making a meaningful impact on their learning and confidence.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, we have been using them daily to support our lessons and build important academic skills. One memorable moment occurred during a recent class activity when students used the new resources to complete a collaborative project. I watched as they engaged more deeply than ever—discussing ideas, helping one another, and taking pride in their work. It was one of those moments where you can truly see learning come alive.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly opened doors for my students, and I am so grateful for your investment in their success. Thank you for being part of our classroom and helping create meaningful learning experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770238745321,"projectUrl":"project/class-materials-mr-s/10002645/","projectTitle":"Class Materials Mr. S","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sturtsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8108195_orig.jpg?crop=498,498,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635456112031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8108195"},{"teacherId":8967314,"projectId":9994772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The impact of the podium and supplies has been immediate.\r\nThe podium has become a highlight of our room. It provides a professional stage that has completely shifted how my students approach public speaking. I've seen shy students step behind it, straighten their posture, and deliver presentations with a level of confidence I hadn't seen before. It truly gives them a voice and a sense of authority over their learning.\r\nThe markers, highlighters, pencils, and erasers ensure that our daily work runs smoothly.\r\nStudents are using the highlighters to dive deeper into texts and the markers to answer questions on whiteboards.\r\nHaving a steady supply of pencils means no student is ever held back by a lack of basic tools.\r\nYour investment has given my students both the platform to be heard and the tools to succeed. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768362581602,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-stand-tall-and-speak-co/9994772/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Stand Tall and Speak Confidently","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8967314_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699036418000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8967314"},{"teacherId":8108812,"projectId":10000383,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are no longer limited by supplies — they are empowered by them.\r\n\r\nThis year, our new paper, colored pencils, and markers have completely transformed how students engage in leadership and project-based learning. Instead of talking about ideas, they are building them. During our most recent assembly planning session, committees sketched full backdrop designs, mapped out timelines in color-coded charts, and created large-scale spirit posters entirely by hand. Watching students spread out on the floor with fresh materials — collaborating, revising, and proudly holding up finished drafts — was one of those classroom moments that reminds me why tangible resources matter. Creativity became visible.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, there was genuine excitement. Students immediately started organizing the supplies, testing colors, and brainstorming projects they could now fully execute. Several commented that it \"felt official\" — like their ideas finally had the tools to match them. For many of them, having access to quality materials at school makes a real difference. It signals that their work matters.\r\n\r\nRight now, students are using these resources to prepare for upcoming schoolwide events and service initiatives. They are designing promotional campaigns, creating spirit visuals, and building materials that will also support our applications for state recognition and leadership awards. The next step is expanding this creativity into community service projects — producing awareness posters, event signage, and appreciation materials that directly impact our campus culture.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide supplies. It provided confidence, ownership, and pride. It allowed students to move from planning to producing — and to see their ideas come to life in color.","fullyFundedDate":1768490733117,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-student-leadership/10000383/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Student Leadership","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LeBaron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8108812"},{"teacherId":9092586,"projectId":9994599,"letterContent":"My students have been incredibly engaged with the new resources, and they've already made a noticeable impact on our classroom environment. The TI-Nspire calculator have allowed students to explore concepts more deeply, especially when analyzing functions and checking their reasoning. They've become more confident in verifying their work and making connections between algebraic and graphical representations.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest shifts has come from something simple—the addition of a chair at my small group table. This has allowed me to pull more students at once for targeted spiral review, which has been a game changer. I'm able to work with a small group on foundational skills while the rest of the class continues independently, creating a more supportive and efficient learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard markers have also been a huge success. Students use them daily to quickly write out steps, revise their thinking, and collaborate with peers. During whole-class discussions, students have been using pens to present their solutions, which has helped them slow down, be more intentional, and clearly communicate their reasoning to others.\r\n\r\nA recent classroom moment that stood out was during a spiral review activity. Students rotated through problems and then presented their solutions to the class using pens and whiteboards. The level of discourse was higher than usual—students were asking questions, justifying their steps, and even correcting misconceptions collaboratively. It was a great example of students taking ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using these tools as we build toward more complex problem-solving and review for upcoming assessments. The next steps include deeper application of concepts, especially through collaborative problem-solving tasks where students explain and defend their thinking. These resources are helping create a classroom where students are actively engaged, thinking critically, and supporting one another in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768586447477,"projectUrl":"project/alg-2calc-resources/9994599/","projectTitle":"Alg 2/Calc Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jacobs-Harlan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9092586_orig.png?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688658665596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9092586"},{"teacherId":10402875,"projectId":10013171,"letterContent":"Thanks for the classroom supplies that were donated. With the materials we received, students have more tools to stay organized and work collaboratively in the classroom. One thing they love to do is work on the whiteboards, so almost every class period, they will use the whiteboards to work out problems and discuss them with one another. They also have group activities on whiteboards where they can teach one another, and they seem to be a lot more engaged when doing these types of activities. \r\nThese donations will allow my students to continue to work in a collaborative setting and gain a deeper understanding of the content they are learning in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768439094820,"projectUrl":"project/an-interactive-math-classroom/10013171/","projectTitle":"An Interactive Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402875"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_74759","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2627,"numTeachers":96,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"27.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.5,"schoolId":74759,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Spring Valley High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Spring Valley High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/spring-valley-high-school/74759"}