{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Stamford High School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2754113,"projectId":10180239,"letterContent":"Thank you to DonorsChoose for generously supporting our culinary classroom with sheet protectors. This simple but impactful resource has made a meaningful difference in how my students engage with recipes and lessons each day.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of sheet protectors, students are now able to clearly see and follow recipes without the worry of spills or damage. Our classroom has become more organized, and we are able to reuse materials instead of constantly printing new ones—saving both time and resources.\r\n\r\nSo far, students have used their recipe binders to successfully prepare biscuits, popovers, and cinnamon buns. Having these materials readily available and easy to use has increased their confidence and independence in the kitchen.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this resource has sparked a greater interest in cooking. Students are showing enthusiasm not only in the classroom, but also expressing a desire to try recipes at home and even consider future culinary careers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting hands-on learning experiences that truly make a difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1776339035591,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-recipes-and-lessons-with-sheet/10180239/","projectTitle":"Hands on Recipes and Lessons With Sheet Protectors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chacra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2754113_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663510499268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrschacra"},{"teacherId":10011447,"projectId":9970804,"letterContent":"I am writing to personally thank you for your continued support and to share the meaningful impact your generosity has had on my civics and history classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have transformed my classroom into a more engaging, student-centered learning environment. Students are now actively participating, asking thoughtful questions, and making deeper connections to the material. Your support ensures every student can access learning through collaborative projects and creative assignments, building essential critical thinking, communication, and civic responsibility skills.\r\n\r\nOne of the most significant outcomes is the increase in student confidence and enthusiasm—students are now eager to share their ideas and take ownership of their learning. Perhaps most importantly, they now better understand that their voices matter and they are a part of shaping history. This realization has been incredibly empowering.Thank you for believing in my students and the power of education. Your generosity is making a real difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769192033225,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-opportunity/9970804/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Opportunity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fraser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011447"},{"teacherId":6884560,"projectId":10038743,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to the College and Career Center. At all events we are able to offer snacks to students and a mid day pick me up. It also adds an additional incentive for students to attend workshops. Everyone loves a good snack after learning new information. We sit down complete a workshop then students can walk out with a treat. It encourages more students to attend activities and events and hopefully will spread to a greater population in the school and increase attendance to future events. I appreciate all the donations and the individuals that were able to make this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1774550181429,"projectUrl":"project/college-and-career-center-snacks/10038743/","projectTitle":"College and Career Center Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6884560"},{"teacherId":2754113,"projectId":10093180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Let's All State a Foundation.\" Your generosity made a meaningful and lasting impact on both our students and the preschool community we partnered with.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, we were able to provide a collection of engaging and age-appropriate books to the preschool classroom. These books have enriched their learning environment, giving young children access to stories that spark imagination, build early literacy skills, and foster a love of reading at an important stage in their development.\r\n\r\nEven more special was the opportunity for our students to visit the preschool and read aloud to the children. This experience not only brought joy and excitement to the preschoolers, but it also helped our students grow in confidence, communication, and leadership. They developed patience, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the importance of giving back to their community.\r\n\r\nYour support helped create a powerful, real-world learning experience—one that strengthened literacy skills while building meaningful connections between students of different ages. We are truly grateful for your contribution in helping us make a difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our project and in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1773671912645,"projectUrl":"project/lets-all-state-a-foundation/10093180/","projectTitle":"Let’s All State a Foundation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chacra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2754113_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663510499268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrschacra"},{"teacherId":9429529,"projectId":9956977,"letterContent":"Who know that a simple thing like a pile of brand new shiny calculators could make such a difference! By high school, most students are expected to bring their own calculators to class, however my current group of freshman need some encouragement. By having these calculators on our front table, the kids have easy access when they need them and by doing basic physics (work and power, energy)\r\nand they also do not have an excuse NOT to do the work. I collect them at the end of class so I can make sure anyone who needs a calculator has a calculator.","fullyFundedDate":1768513232516,"projectUrl":"project/if-they-can-see-science-they-can-learn/9956977/","projectTitle":"If They Can See Science, They Can Learn Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ingraham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9429529_orig.jpg?crop=1698,1698,x0,y1389&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765817818417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9429529"},{"teacherId":6127340,"projectId":9796649,"letterContent":"I want to personally thank you for provided the Supplies for The Mindful Mosaic Project. This project was used through the whole Semester/Quarter in 2025 and really provided a sense of belonging and affirmation to each student. \r\n\r\nAlthough each student had the same instructions, they chose to go \"on their own path\" to creativity. They used all phases to help them reduce anxiety and stress levels most Fridays. They used all four sections, Self Awareness, Self Management, Relationship Skills and Confidence throughout the semester. Although the projects ranged in expression and creativity, every student was pleased with their outcome. \r\n\r\nDuring the time of relationship skills, students partnered together to discuss how they manage stress and anxiety in daily life. \r\n\r\nOur goal of building self esteem, confidence and social skills was ACHIEVED and beyond! This artwork and creative expression for each student will be something remembered forever by them and as well by ME! Thank you again for you continued support and encouragement to me in my Journey at Stamford, High.","fullyFundedDate":1765458066888,"projectUrl":"project/the-mindful-mosaic/9796649/","projectTitle":"The Mindful Mosaic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shari Paci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6127340_orig.jpg?crop=3648,3648,x0,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707236263000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/paci2025"},{"teacherId":1126216,"projectId":9712829,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity when you donated to this project. My students have benefited from and enjoyed access to new materials, such as the magnetic fraction circles which we used to better understand how to compare fractions. \r\nWith the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card I am able to purchase new activities and assignments to make lessons more interesting and engaging. Some of these that we particularly like are for 'interactive notebooks,' and copying the different activities onto the new brightly colored paper adds to interest.\r\nComing up in the spring we will study earth science and I'm looking forward to using the rocks and minerals kits with the students. I know they will enjoy these!","fullyFundedDate":1759346634011,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-build-enthusiasm-for-learni/9712829/","projectTitle":"New Supplies Build Enthusiasm for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1126216"},{"teacherId":8679657,"projectId":9902949,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, this project has strengthened my high school science instruction by making lessons more interactive and engaging. Using Edpuzzle, I can embed questions and checks for understanding directly into instructional videos, allowing students to learn at their own pace while I monitor progress and address misconceptions more effectively. This has helped me use class time for deeper discussions, labs, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching students pause and rewatch parts of a lesson to clarify their understanding before asking questions. Students became more confident, prepared, and actively engaged, taking greater ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has inspired me to continue growing as an educator, especially in designing student-centered, inquiry-based science lessons. I am excited to build on this work in upcoming units focused on data analysis and real-world scientific applications. Thank you for investing in my students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763558015615,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-edpuzzle/9902949/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life With Edpuzzle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Massad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-massad"},{"teacherId":5808281,"projectId":9862028,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and the other 3 teachers who benefited from this project, we are extremely grateful to have access to a platform like exam.net to assess how are students are learning and retaining their learning in biology, chemistry and physics.\r\n\r\nThis platform makes creating, modifying and administrating secure exams very simple. It makes individual accommodations for students much easier for example, it can translate for students who are learning English. Once the test is graded, it's simple to look at the student responses on a question by question basis to see which concepts need extra reinforcement.\r\n\r\nWe are truly appreciative of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764675860575,"projectUrl":"project/secure-and-adaptable-testing-is-key-to-l/9862028/","projectTitle":"Secure and Adaptable Testing Is Key to Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Runge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5808281"},{"teacherId":2754113,"projectId":9932109,"letterContent":"My Donors Choose project has positively impacted my classroom in several important ways.\r\nBy providing healthy snacks such as fruit leather bars, snack bars, and water, I helped create a more stable and supportive learning environment. Healthy snacks can reduce mood swings, irritability, and fatigue, allowing students to better regulate their emotions and focus on instruction. Instead of leaving class to search for food elsewhere in the building, students are now able to remain in the classroom, which protects valuable instructional time.\r\nThe project also supports students who balance school with long work hours or other responsibilities. Having access to quick, nutritious options helps increase their energy levels and mental well-being throughout the day, making it easier for them to stay engaged and productive.\r\nAdditionally, placing the snacks in decorative heart bags adds a thoughtful and caring touch. It sends a message that students are valued and supported, strengthening the sense of community in your classroom.\r\nOverall, my project not only addressed a physical need but also promoted emotional stability, improved focus, and reinforced a culture of care and support within my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767367949645,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-the-love-with-healthy-snacks/9932109/","projectTitle":"Spreading the Love With Healthy Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chacra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2754113_orig.jpg?crop=1000,1000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663510499268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrschacra"},{"teacherId":3982319,"projectId":9770911,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in this work and helping bring Mindful Art to life. Because of your generosity, students now have the resources to slow down, create, and safely process the everyday challenges of adolescence through a mindful, creative practice.\r\n\r\nThe semester has just begun, and students are already stepping into their art-making with curiosity, agency, and growing confidence while learning to be more present, reflective, and solution-focused. Your support is not just funding materials; it's helping create a space where students feel seen, empowered, and capable of navigating their inner worlds. I am deeply grateful for your role in making this possible, as this new class has been added to our program of studies with an SEL focus on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759195302198,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-art/9770911/","projectTitle":"Mindful Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arconti-Galassi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3982319_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475786138865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3982319"},{"teacherId":8679657,"projectId":9647009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. We are actively using the new materials during our weekly collaborative activities, especially when students create posters to demonstrate their understanding of key scientific concepts. One memorable moment was watching student groups work together on easel pad paper to design visual explanations of concepts we had just learned. These posters are then displayed as classroom and hallway galleries, serving as powerful review tools before assessments.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited and appreciative. Many expressed how helpful it was to have enough space and supplies to work together comfortably.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these tools as we move into more data-driven science topics that require frequent calculations and deeper analysis. They will create additional poster galleries to explain their reasoning, interpret results, and connect scientific concepts to real-world applications. \r\nThank you for giving my students a glimpse of how much their learning matters. 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