{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tulare Union High School","outOfStateSupporters":65.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3606363,"projectId":10494493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a 3D printer to our classroom! My Robotics students are excited to begin using it next week as they move from designing ideas on a computer to creating real, physical solutions. Their first challenge will be to identify a problem they experience at home and design and print something that helps solve it. This project will give students hands-on experience with the engineering design process while encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and persistence.\r\n\r\nLater in the semester, students will take on even more ambitious projects, including designing and printing prosthetic components and parts for electric vehicles. The printer will also support our schoolwide PBIS HEART program by allowing students to create plaques that recognize Hard Work, Excellence, Attitude, Respect, and Teamwork. Your generosity is giving our students access to technology that will be used across many projects and will help turn their ideas into something they can hold, test, improve, and share. Thank you for making these opportunities possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1788374581230,"projectUrl":"project/may-the-filament-be-with-you-esports-an/10494493/","projectTitle":"May the Filament Be With You: Esports and Computer Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. York's STEM and Robotics Lab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3606363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462978540908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-yorkstem"},{"teacherId":3606363,"projectId":10497218,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Robotics and Computer Science students! Your generosity has helped make our classroom a more organized, hands-on, and welcoming place for students to learn. The new engineering, motor, and robotics materials are giving students more opportunities to build, test, troubleshoot, and improve their designs instead of simply learning about these concepts from a screen or textbook. Students have been excited to see new materials available for their projects, and the storage bins have made it much easier for them to find components, keep supplies organized, and take responsibility for our classroom equipment. Even the smaller resources, such as timers, tape, and charging equipment, make a noticeable difference because they allow our engineering challenges and projects to run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nYour support also extends beyond the projects themselves. Being able to offer a student something to eat while they continue working on a project is a simple way to help them stay focused and feel supported. Moving forward, students will continue using these materials to explore circuits, motors, robotics, mechanical design, prototyping, and the engineering design process. They will be challenged to take what they learn from smaller activities and apply it to increasingly complex projects of their own design. Thank you for helping give my students a classroom where they have the tools—and the support—they need to experiment, solve problems, and turn their ideas into something real.","fullyFundedDate":1787784411013,"projectUrl":"project/resistance-is-futile-lets-build-robots/10497218/","projectTitle":"Resistance Is Futile: Let’s Build Robots!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. York's STEM and Robotics Lab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3606363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462978540908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-yorkstem"},{"teacherId":10088839,"projectId":9904878,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting our classroom with the two terrariums for biology and the motorized solar system for physical science. My students were so excited when they first saw the materials! They immediately wanted to touch, explore, and ask questions about how everything worked. The terrariums have given my biology students the chance to create and observe their own little ecosystems. Watching them carefully set up the terrariums, make observations, and notice changes in the plants has been such a rewarding experience. They are beginning to understand that science isn't just something they read about—it is something they can observe, experience, and investigate for themselves. In physical science, the motorized solar system has brought a similar excitement to our lessons. Students were fascinated watching the planets move and were eager to learn more about their order, motion, and place in our solar system.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have resources that make science feel more real and meaningful. Our next steps are to continue observing and documenting changes in our terrariums while learning more about ecosystems and the needs of living things. We will also use the solar system model to explore rotation, revolution, planetary motion, and the relationship between the Sun and planets. I especially look forward to hearing my students explain what they are observing and seeing their curiosity turn into deeper scientific questions. Thank you for helping make these hands-on learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764690513783,"projectUrl":"project/best-learning-opportunity/9904878/","projectTitle":"Best Learning Opportunity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Callanan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10088839"},{"teacherId":9786416,"projectId":10322179,"letterContent":"With the lens you provided for our Argus Yearbook Staff, our Photography Editor trained seven of his classmates in seven days. Because this lens belongs only to the Argus staff and is not shared with film, photography, or other courses, my students have all day access to taking amazing photos, learning new techniques, and building confidence. \r\nOur first week of football was captured through this lens. The photos are stunning and we plan to enter one in the Josten's Photo Contest for Sports Photography. \r\n\r\nThis is such a big deal because this lens really belongs to THEM. This isn't something the school purchases for the course; it isn't something other students get to use, it is a privilege and a real treat for our kids. Access to professional-grade equipment is not taken for granted by my students. They are reveling in the opportunities; they are treating the lens with care, and the photos they are capturing are truly beautiful. \r\n\r\nMy students' faces lit up when we unboxed the lens, and I wish I could bottle that to share with you, but all I can do is tell you it truly means so much. Your generosity is giving students the opportunity to see that they can do really cool things if they have the right tools in their hands.","fullyFundedDate":1781655008622,"projectUrl":"project/zoomin-in/10322179/","projectTitle":"Zoomin IN","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lapadula","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9786416_orig.jpg?crop=1193,1193,x622,y897&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733605412762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9786416"},{"teacherId":9969282,"projectId":10493019,"letterContent":"The donated snacks have become a wonderful way to recognize and reward positive behavior and participation in our classroom. Students can earn a snack for demonstrating qualities such as being respectful, staying on task, participating in lessons, helping classmates, and showing perseverance when work is challenging. This has given me another positive way to celebrate students' efforts and encourage them to make good choices throughout the school day. It has been exciting to see students take pride in earning these small rewards and recognizing that their hard work and positive contributions are noticed.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the snacks, they were excited to learn that they could earn them through positive choices and active participation. The rewards have helped create a more encouraging classroom environment where students are motivated to stay engaged and support one another. As we continue our current lessons and projects, I will continue using the snacks to recognize students who demonstrate our classroom expectations and put forth their best effort. These simple rewards help reinforce positive habits while making students feel proud of their accomplishments and connected to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1787167991880,"projectUrl":"project/snackin-on-success-rewards-for-positiv/10493019/","projectTitle":"Snackin’ on Success: Rewards for Positive Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969282_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755111067157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969282"},{"teacherId":9969282,"projectId":10328253,"letterContent":"The Chromebook chargers our donors provided have made a simple but very important difference in our classroom. Students rely on their Chromebooks every day to access assignments, research information, practice skills, collaborate with classmates, and demonstrate their learning. Having enough chargers available means students are no longer as limited by a low battery when they need their technology most. Instead, they can stay focused on their learning and have consistent access to the digital tools that are an important part of our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat may seem like a small resource to others has a big impact on students. They are excited to know that they can keep their Chromebooks powered and ready to use throughout the school day. These chargers are especially helpful for students who may arrive at school with a Chromebook that needs to be charged and would otherwise have difficulty fully participating in technology-based activities. By providing these chargers, our donors have helped remove a barrier to learning and made sure more students can stay connected, engaged, and ready to learn. We are truly grateful for their support!","fullyFundedDate":1787149655307,"projectUrl":"project/full-batteries-full-potential/10328253/","projectTitle":"Full Batteries, Full Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969282_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755111067157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969282"},{"teacherId":9969282,"projectId":10325323,"letterContent":"The curriculum our donors helped provide has already made a meaningful difference in my students' learning. Having access to these resources gives students hands-on opportunities to engage with new concepts, practice important skills, and make connections between what they are learning and the real world. The technology and curriculum work together to make lessons more interactive and accessible, allowing students to learn in different ways and giving them opportunities to explore, create, and problem-solve rather than simply receive information.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is having new tools and resources that make learning feel engaging and relevant. They are eager to explore the materials, participate in activities, and see how technology can be used as a tool for learning and creativity. I have especially noticed students who may not always be the first to participate becoming more involved when they can interact with the technology and curriculum in a hands-on way. For some students, these resources have provided the extra motivation and confidence they need to take risks, ask questions, and stay engaged. I am incredibly grateful to our donors for investing in my students and giving them opportunities that will continue to support their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1785338669861,"projectUrl":"project/curriculum-that-clicks/10325323/","projectTitle":"Curriculum That Clicks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Austin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969282_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755111067157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969282"},{"teacherId":3606363,"projectId":10498239,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Computer Science and Esports students! The materials from this project are already making an impact in our classroom. Students have been excited to use the new technology and supplies, whether they are working with computer hardware, exploring gaming peripherals, completing hands-on projects, or simply having reliable access to the equipment they need. These resources help make technology more than something students just learn about—they get to actually use it, experiment with it, troubleshoot it, and see how it connects to the real world.\r\n\r\nThe students have also been especially excited about the classroom prizes. Several prizes have already been awarded to students for demonstrating positive behaviors such as teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, and sportsmanship. It has been great to see how something small can create excitement while also recognizing students who are making our Computer Science and Esports community a better place. Students enjoy seeing the different prizes available and having their positive contributions noticed and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where students have access to technology, hands-on learning experiences, and a little extra motivation to do their best. Your generosity has given my students new tools to explore their interests while helping me recognize the behaviors and attitudes that make them successful students and teammates. We are incredibly grateful for your support and excited to continue putting these materials to use throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1787149653493,"projectUrl":"project/404-boring-esports-classroom-not-found/10498239/","projectTitle":"404: Boring Esports Classroom Not Found","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. York's STEM and Robotics Lab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3606363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462978540908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-yorkstem"},{"teacherId":8927619,"projectId":10251019,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! These board games have helped students have a fun way to socialize without using technology! These are super handy for class/lunch time. They are multi player games which helps students socialize and talk to other students. These are also good games that will hopefully last many years! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me provide these experiences for my students. I am very thankful that there are good people out there who are willing to help others! I would like to thank every single donor for their generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778029482777,"projectUrl":"project/board-games-for-lunchtime-activities/10251019/","projectTitle":"Board games for lunchtime activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8927619_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673632625711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8927619"},{"teacherId":3606363,"projectId":10284806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping us bring these incredible resources into our classroom! The new arcade cabinet and controllers will generate a tremendous amount of excitement. Students will be amazed when they first see the arcade setup. It has found a perfect home in our Esports and Game Design classroom, where students can earn time on the arcade by completing their classwork. After school, it also gives our Esports students another way to play together, build friendships, and enjoy being part of our growing program.\r\n\r\nWe have also been putting the laser engraving materials to work creating special awards and recognition items for students. One of our favorite uses has been recognizing students who demonstrate our school's HEART values—Hard Work, Excellence, Attitude, Respect, and Teamwork. Being able to create customized engraved awards makes that recognition feel much more personal and meaningful. Students love seeing what the laser can create, and these materials also give us opportunities to explore digital design, manufacturing, and the process of turning an idea on a computer screen into a finished physical product.\r\n\r\nNext, our students will continue exploring how these technologies connect to Esports, Game Design, computer science, and digital fabrication. The arcade cabinet gives Game Design students a chance to experience different control schemes and think about how hardware affects the way a game feels to play, while the engraving materials will allow us to create even more student-designed awards and keepsakes. Your generosity has helped us create a classroom where hard work can be celebrated, creativity can become something tangible, and students have even more reasons to be excited about coming to class and staying involved after school. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1784965941873,"projectUrl":"project/from-space-to-stem-creating-with-lasers/10284806/","projectTitle":"From Space to STEM: Creating With Lasers and Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. York's STEM and Robotics Lab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3606363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462978540908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-yorkstem"},{"teacherId":3606363,"projectId":10195694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping bring our new Unitree/Toborlife R1 humanoid robot into our Computer Science program! The R1 has quickly become much more than a piece of technology—it is now our \"Computer Science mascot\". We introduced it on the very first day of school, where it greeted students as they arrived for class. Seeing a humanoid robot waiting for them immediately grabbed their attention. Students were excited, curious, and full of questions about what it could do, how it worked, and what technology makes its movements possible. It was an incredible way to start the school year and show students that Computer Science can extend far beyond the programs they create on a computer screen.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, the R1 will continue greeting students as they enter our Computer Science classes, but our students will also begin investigating the technology behind humanoid robots and their real-world applications. We will explore how programming, sensors, artificial intelligence, motors, and engineering come together to allow a humanoid robot to interact with the world around it. Students will consider how robots like the R1 could eventually be used in manufacturing, healthcare, education, research, entertainment, and other industries while also discussing the limitations and challenges of humanoid robotics.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to move from simply asking \"What can this robot do?\" to investigating \"How can we make it do something useful?\" As students develop their programming skills, we want them to think creatively about new behaviors, interactions, and applications for our robotic mascot. Your generosity has given our students access to a technology that many of them had previously only seen in videos. Now it is standing in their classroom, welcoming them each day and giving them a glimpse of where Computer Science may take them in the future. Thank you for helping us bring the future into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778225483053,"projectUrl":"project/our-new-classmate-a-humanoid-robot-for/10195694/","projectTitle":"Our New Classmate: A Humanoid Robot for Student Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. York's STEM and Robotics Lab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3606363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462978540908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-yorkstem"},{"teacherId":3606363,"projectId":10291709,"letterContent":"The HyperSound directional speaker brings a completely new kind of technology into our classroom to give students a hands-on way to experience concepts that are usually difficult to visualize. These speakers naturally turn into conversations about sound waves, acoustics, engineering, and how technology can be designed to control the way we experience sound. It can open up new possibilities in our game design and Esports programs, where students can think about audio as part of the overall player experience rather than simply something coming from traditional speakers or headphones.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to move from experimenting with the technology to having students design experiences around it. We plan to incorporate the directional speaker into interactive gaming simulators without filling the entire classroom with noise. Students will also explore ways this technology can make projects more accessible and create focused learning experiences for classmates who may be distracted or overwhelmed by a noisy classroom environment. Most importantly, this project gives our students access to a piece of real-world technology that many of them had never seen before. 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