{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tulare Western High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10039668,"projectId":10023325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Since receiving these new resources, my students have been using them every single day. Our dry erase markers, magnetic holders, and erasers have transformed our whiteboard lessons, students eagerly jump up to solve problems, brainstorm ideas, and explain their thinking using colorful markers. The classroom headphones have made independent learning and small-group instruction smoother and more focused, while the facial tissues, disinfecting wipes, and air fresheners help us maintain a clean, comfortable space where students can learn with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were thrilled to see brand-new supplies just for them, especially the headphones and sensory stickers. The anxiety sensory strips have been a quiet but powerful support—students use them during lessons to help stay calm and focused. The snacks were a huge hit as well and have been used as motivation and celebration tools, reminding students that their hard work is valued and noticed. Seeing their joy and appreciation truly reinforced how meaningful your support is.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our next steps include continuing hands-on lessons using our whiteboards, expanding independent and technology-based learning with headphones, and building positive routines that support both academic growth and emotional well-being. Your donation gave you a glimpse into our classroom, and please know that it has made a lasting impact on my students' daily learning experiences. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769177353020,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-one-essential-at-a/10023325/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students, One Essential at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039668"},{"teacherId":7910486,"projectId":9277909,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to essential materials that have made a huge difference in our daily classroom experience. As soon as the supplies arrived, the students were excited to explore everything—especially the magnetic pizza fraction set and the jumbo magnetic spinner. We used the pizza fractions in a recent lesson on parts of a whole, and I saw students who typically struggle with abstract concepts suddenly light up with understanding as they manipulated the pieces and could see the math come to life. The spinner has become a fun part of our review games, turning practice into something interactive and engaging, and helping students stay motivated.\r\n\r\nThe basic classroom supplies have also been a game-changer. Students no longer have to worry about having a pencil or notebook—they know they can come in and be ready to learn. The hygiene items helped us restock our classroom drawers with basic necessities, allowing students to take what they need discreetly and with dignity. These supplies also support our graduating seniors, who will each receive a bag filled with essential items like deodorant, shampoo, and mouthwash to help them start their new journey feeling confident and prepared.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're using these materials to finish the year strong with engaging math activities and meaningful classroom discussions. The DonorsChoose Community made it possible for my students to not only have the tools they need but also feel valued and supported. Thank you for helping us build a positive, inclusive learning environment—your generosity is truly felt every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746786340170,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh-strong-finish-and-a/9277909/","projectTitle":"\"Classroom Refresh: Strong Finish and a Bright Start!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castaneda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910486_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y261&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683149126088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7910486"},{"teacherId":7910486,"projectId":9207241,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more organized, functional, and welcoming space for my high school special education students. When the storage cabinet, pencil sharpener, charging station, and extra storage arrived, my students were immediately excited and eager to help set everything up. They took pride in organizing our supplies and finding the perfect place for each item, especially locking away important materials in our new cabinet—they were thrilled to have a secure space just for us!\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was during a group math project. In the past, we would often lose valuable time searching for supplies or making do without certain tools. This time, everything was ready to go—charged devices, sharpened pencils, and materials exactly where they should be. The difference in focus and engagement was clear. Students were able to dive right into the activity, collaborate more effectively, and even clean up quickly with everything having a designated spot.\r\n\r\nThe biggest impact has been seeing students take more ownership of our classroom. They now take responsibility for making sure devices are charged, supplies are returned, and our shared space stays neat. This sense of pride and independence is something we strive to build daily.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include a series of hands-on projects where students will use their organizational skills to manage materials for small-group activities. These lessons are now smoother and more meaningful because our space works with us, not against us. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom is safer, more structured, and better suited for learning and success. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1742928177401,"projectUrl":"project/safe-organized-keeping-our-classroom/9207241/","projectTitle":"Safe & Organized: Keeping Our Classroom Essentials Secure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castaneda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910486_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y261&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683149126088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7910486"},{"teacherId":7910486,"projectId":9172938,"letterContent":"Our \"Math in Color\" project has had an incredible impact on my high school special education math students. The tools you helped provide—calculators, pencils, colored pens, neon dry erase markers, colored paper, storage cubes, and other classroom essentials—have completely transformed the way my students experience math. Many of my students learn best through visuals and hands-on activities. The calculators have boosted their confidence in tackling multi-step problems, giving them the chance to focus on understanding how math works, rather than getting stuck on simple arithmetic. The colored pens and neon Expo markers have made lessons more interactive, as students can now color-code their notes, highlight key steps in equations, and collaborate during small-group work on the whiteboards. This has significantly improved their retention and understanding. \r\n\r\n What excites my students most is choice and ownership—being able to use colorful tools makes math feel more personal and less intimidating. Students actually get excited to participate when they can grab a bright marker to show their thinking, or use a vibrant sheet of paper for a fold-able activity. These seemingly simple changes have made math more fun, accessible, and engaging for every learner in the room.\r\nOne student in particular, who previously struggled to stay focused during lessons, has taken a noticeable leap forward. With the help of colored markers and structured notes, they're now leading small-group explanations and showing pride in their work—something that didn't happen before we had these tools.\r\n\r\n This project has done more than provide supplies; it has built confidence, fostered independence, and created a math environment that feels welcoming and empowering. Thank you for investing in these young learners. You've helped show them that math can be a subject they enjoy and succeed in.","fullyFundedDate":1746786027064,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-color-tools-for-engaged-learnin/9172938/","projectTitle":"Math in Color: Tools for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castaneda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910486_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y261&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683149126088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7910486"},{"teacherId":7910486,"projectId":9147366,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a dedicated drawer filled with essential snacks and hygiene items that students can access whenever they need to. The moment I introduced the drawer to the class, there was a quiet sense of relief on many faces. I let them know that this resource was for them, no questions asked. Since then, I've seen students grab a granola bar before class starts or discreetly take a hygiene item before heading to PE or a sport. These supplies have become a quiet but powerful support system in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was when a student who usually keeps to himself came up after class just to say, \"Thank you for having snacks. It really helps me.\" That one simple statement made it clear how meaningful this project truly is. Having these resources available has helped students stay focused, feel cared for, and be more engaged in learning. 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