{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tomales High School","outOfStateSupporters":11.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1536754,"projectId":9595258,"letterContent":"Just a few days into having my classroom printer up and running, I have already had a constant stream of students asking to use it to print materials for their art projects. The print station can be one of many tools that art students use at varying stages of their process - for example, one student may be printing out completed works while another is printing templates to get them started. Recently one of my AP Studio Art students got a big boost when we realized she could print her sketches, transfer them to watercolor paper, and move forward with painting from there. She had been struggling with her next steps and now she has a reliable methodology and is making great progress.\r\n\r\nOur school is a hub for all kinds of things for our rural population - school is where students can interface with the college and career world, get regular meals, athletic opportunities, and of course learn all kinds of academic content. In the classroom, providing students with a broad range of tools and technologies makes me feel proud as a teacher. Students being able to access printed materials in my classroom, as well as being able to print materials like drawings or graphic organizers in real time, is a truly vital service on our campus.","fullyFundedDate":1755872224414,"projectUrl":"project/imprint-on-learning-real-time-materials/9595258/","projectTitle":"Imprint on Learning: Real-time Materials for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1536754_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479359778477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vtremblay"},{"teacherId":9811173,"projectId":9215809,"letterContent":"When our Cricut, laminator, and new art supplies arrived, my students could hardly wait to use these new tools. They immediately began research—testing out designs, experimenting with materials, and brainstorming projects. One of the first projects they are working towards is designing and producing class spirit shirts. Seeing their artwork transformed into real, wearable items will give them a huge sense of pride and confidence.\r\n\r\nThese resources will become the heartbeat of our classroom and leadership activities. Students are learning how to use the Cricut to create professional-quality posters and banners for school events, while the laminator will allow them to preserve and showcase their work. These tools won't just make projects look better—they will help students feel more capable, creative, and motivated. \r\n\r\nMy students are not just designing products—they're learning about planning, teamwork, and the impact their creativity can have on the larger school community. Your generosity has given them the ability to transform ideas into reality, and the confidence to see themselves as leaders. Thank you for making this possible—you've truly helped inspire the next generation of creative thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1748404081324,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-creativity-leadership-help/9215809/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Creativity & Leadership: Help Our Students Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811173"},{"teacherId":9715043,"projectId":9155869,"letterContent":"Thank you so much your contribution to our hygiene cart restock. This has been so beneficial to our students and they are so happy to have these kinds of products accessible to them during the school day. \r\n\r\nThis has been such a success that we were able to fund more carts on campus through community schools funding so that we have these items across our entire campus. This helps students not feel isolated when they need a product because so many students are able to have access. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for the donations that were made to support our small school and our students!","fullyFundedDate":1743516504230,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-hygiene-cart-restock/9155869/","projectTitle":"High School Hygiene Cart Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kobe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715043_orig.jpg?crop=1436,1436,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724953221809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715043"},{"teacherId":8349691,"projectId":9010720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in contributing funds to help us purchase Solar Car STEM kits for our class. The students worked collaboratively to build and decorate the cars. They collected data by timing the finished cars on a race track outside our room. Lastly, they created a presentation with pictures of their cars, data from their trials, and reflections on the connections to physics topics we have studied. \r\n\r\nWe do this project each year in the spring, right when our students are being subjected to multiple tests (state accountability and Advanced Placement). These projects are educational, engaging, and a nice switch from the strenuous and stressful academics of all these tests.\r\n\r\nIn class, we are studying electricity and magnetism while building the cars. Later we will move into studying electric circuits. In this final unit, they will build a house that they will wire with lights, switches, and a variety of circuits. Thank you again, for helping us with one of the favorite parts of our year.","fullyFundedDate":1736442265850,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-for-the-future/9010720/","projectTitle":"Engineering for the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Righetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8349691"},{"teacherId":9891516,"projectId":9047732,"letterContent":"I cannot express my gratitude and appreciation enough for this Donors Choose project. My classroom has truly been transformed by the addition of the colorful text, Macbeth: The Graphic Novel. This year, I have observed more participation and engagement with Shakespeare than ever before. Students who would have immediately shied away from the more archaic language found themselves intrigued by the visuals of the witches, the sword fights, and the burgeoning madness in the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. \r\n\r\nIn particular, my English learners (multilingual learners) were able to grasp the challenging text as well as my native speakers, producing writing that showed comprehension, critical thinking, and thoughtful analysis. Also, by including the original text, along with the creative visuals, they did not feel as though the text were being simplified for them to understand, which can often happen in classrooms working to expose all levels and languages to a harder novel or play. Students walked away from the text knowing that they were receiving the same language as anyone at any school, except far cooler and more artistically produced.\r\n\r\nFinally, the extra props I was able to purchase made the scenes come alive when we acted them out. Even older students love to dress up with wigs, costumes, and props, especially swords, to reinvent a Shakespearean scene. There were several days when the students were disappointed we weren't acting out a moment from the play. \r\n\r\nIt was a joy to witness their joy while reading Macbeth.","fullyFundedDate":1736979341676,"projectUrl":"project/macbeth-the-graphic-novel-original-tex/9047732/","projectTitle":"Macbeth: The Graphic Novel (Original Text)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bishop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891516"},{"teacherId":4012911,"projectId":8959659,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for helping bring our classroom hygiene station to life. Since setting it up, it's completely transformed the atmosphere in my room. Students walk in with a little more confidence each day, knowing that they can discreetly grab whatever they need—whether it's a mint before a presentation, a hair tie before PE, or a cough drop to soothe a sore throat. It's been heartwarming to see how much care and dignity a small station can bring to a school day.\r\n\r\nWhat has surprised me most is how this resource has reached beyond just my own students. Word has spread around campus, and now students I've never had in class come by to take what they need. It's become a quiet act of community care, and my classroom has turned into a safe, welcoming space for so many. The most popular items? Definitely the mints, chapsticks, cough drops, hair ties, and brushes—little things that are making a big difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has created something that students don't just use—they genuinely appreciate and rely on. We're so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1736961284959,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-restocking-our-hygiene-stat/8959659/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start: Restocking Our Hygiene Station for Confident Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4012911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502768750370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/talyha-romo"},{"teacherId":4012911,"projectId":8958643,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support in bringing new materials to our classroom. These resources have made a significant impact on our students, providing them with more opportunities to explore their creativity.\r\n\r\nWe have put these materials to great use in our class projects, allowing students to engage in hands-on learning experiences that enhance their understanding and artistic expression. Most recently, they played a key role in our Deck the Halls art projects, where students created beautiful and imaginative decorations that brightened up our school. Seeing their excitement and pride in their work has been truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only enriched our classroom but has also empowered students to explore new artistic techniques and express themselves in ways they hadn't before. Thank you for making this possible and for believing in the power of creativity in education!","fullyFundedDate":1733252301625,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-colorful-future/8958643/","projectTitle":"Creating a Colorful Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4012911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502768750370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/talyha-romo"},{"teacherId":4870973,"projectId":8676900,"letterContent":"My amazing Physiology students have been thriving and developing into young health science professionals in our school's first iteration of a human physiology course focused on medical content. So far students have learned so much about the human body systems. In Semester one we completed an overview, focusing on feedback loops and homeostasis, designing investigations, and even went kayaking! \r\nStudents learned about the endocrine system and how to practice SOAP noting a patient in a case study. They also practice \"Medical Rounds\" where students do background research on disorders of the relevant body system, then have to use their expertise to diagnose patients. \r\nFinally, once we received our safety glasses and lab coats, we could begin dissections! We dissected sheep brains and students learned how different regions control our different functions. The students","fullyFundedDate":1725245309817,"projectUrl":"project/ppe-for-new-physiology-class/8676900/","projectTitle":"PPE for New Physiology Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sherman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4870973_orig.jpg?crop=835,835,x124,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628019460179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4870973"},{"teacherId":4012911,"projectId":8734968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping bring school spirit to life for our freshman class! The students were absolutely thrilled to receive their little green packages filled with materials to proudly represent their class during our recent Class Color Day. The moment they opened their gifts, you could feel the excitement and energy fill the room.\r\n\r\nWhen Class Color Day arrived, our freshmen truly rocked the rally. Dressed in green and brimming with pride, they showed up ready to represent their class with confidence and enthusiasm. It was an unforgettable moment seeing these students come together, bond as a team, and cheer each other on as a unified class. Your contribution helped foster a sense of belonging, school pride, and connection for these students — memories they will carry with them for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support. The impact of this project goes beyond one day; it has set the tone for a year of unity and spirit among the Class of 2028. Thank you for believing in and empowering our students!","fullyFundedDate":1726764193186,"projectUrl":"project/freshman-spirit-in-green-building-schoo/8734968/","projectTitle":"Freshman Spirit in Green: Building School Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4012911_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502768750370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/talyha-romo"},{"teacherId":4870973,"projectId":8677684,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have made continuous tangible impacts on our ability to teach over the course of this semester. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, teachers have been able to provide one-on-one attention to the students that need our support. Our office printer continues to break on a weekly basis, and jam, and we do not have an IT person to support us on site. We cannot stress the importance of having functioning printers in our own classrooms to avoid having to leave or be without valuable resources. \r\n\r\nMany of our students receive special education accommodations and/or require translations of activities, and many of use do not have textbooks in both English and Spanish. The printer ink and drums have truly helped us stay present and meet our students' needs. 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