{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Valhalla High School","outOfStateSupporters":22.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2262829,"projectId":10158801,"letterContent":"On behalf of the players, coaches, and families of the Valhalla Flag Football team, thank you for your generous support. Your contribution to purchase mouthguards for our athletes makes an immediate, tangible difference every time we step onto the field.\r\n\r\nSafety is our highest priority, and proper mouthguards are a critical line of defense in flag football. While the sport minimizes physical collision, the high speed and quick cuts mean accidental bumps and fall impacts still happen. Quality mouthguards do far more than prevent chipped teeth and lip lacerations; they absorb and disperse kinetic energy from impacts to the lower jaw, helping lower the risk of concussions and structural trauma. Thanks to your generosity, our players can sprint, pull flags, and compete with complete confidence, knowing they are properly protected.\r\n\r\nBeyond the field, your gift provides crucial relief to our players' families. Outfitting a high school athlete with gear, uniforms, and equipment adds up quickly. For many households, purchasing specialized safety gear creates an added financial strain, and sports costs can sometimes dictate whether a young woman can participate at all. By covering the cost of this essential gear, you have removed a financial barrier, ensuring every athlete on our roster has equal access to top-tier protection regardless of household budget.\r\n\r\nYour support shows these players that their community is in their corner. Thank you for investing in their safety, easing the load for our parents, and helping Valhalla Flag Football shine this season.\r\n\r\nWith immense gratitude,\r\n\r\nThe Valhalla Flag Football Team & Coaching Staff","fullyFundedDate":1778953808231,"projectUrl":"project/mouthguards-for-womens-flag-football-te/10158801/","projectTitle":"Mouthguards for Women's Flag Football Team!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sellers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2262829_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456938799023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2262829"},{"teacherId":2262829,"projectId":10083193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! My students were absolutely buzzing with excitement when they first saw the Lego kits arrive in our classroom. There is a universal magic to these colorful bricks that immediately broke down barriers; even my most reserved students had a visible spark of curiosity. They were eager to dive in, and seeing their faces light up reminded me how much hands-on materials can transform a standard classroom into a vibrant space for exploration.\r\n\r\nWe recently put these resources to work in a \"Back-to-Back Building\" challenge designed to sharpen their speaking and listening skills. In this project, students sat back-to-back in pairs—one acting as the \"Architect\" and the other as the \"Builder.\" The Architect built a unique structure and had to give precise, step-by-step verbal instructions to the Builder, who couldn't see the original model. It was a fantastic exercise in clarity and patience. The room was filled with careful descriptions of \"the blue 2x4 plate\" and \"the red slanted brick,\" followed by cheers of laughter when they finally turned around to see how closely their models matched. It turned a complex communication lesson into a joyful, collaborative game.","fullyFundedDate":1770413182158,"projectUrl":"project/lego-bricks-for-el-students/10083193/","projectTitle":"Lego Bricks for EL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sellers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2262829_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456938799023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2262829"},{"teacherId":2262829,"projectId":9802644,"letterContent":"The large coolers have become an essential part of the Valhalla Women's Flag Football experience, providing both a competitive edge and a path toward program sustainability. On the sidelines, these coolers are a lifeline for our athletes; they ensure that every player has immediate access to chilled water and electrolyte drinks, which is vital for maintaining peak performance and safety during intense games and long tournament days in the heat.\r\n\r\nBeyond the field, these coolers serve a dual purpose as a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts. By using them to stock and display a variety of cold beverages at our concession stand, we are able to provide a much-appreciated service to our fans while generating the revenue necessary to fund team needs. From equipment and uniforms to tournament fees, the simple addition of high-quality coolers has empowered our program to keep our athletes hydrated and our future funded.","fullyFundedDate":1764699111604,"projectUrl":"project/coolers-for-flag-football/9802644/","projectTitle":"Coolers for Flag Football","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sellers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2262829_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456938799023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2262829"},{"teacherId":2262829,"projectId":9684587,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous contribution of two orange pop-up shades to the Valhalla Flag Football program. As orange is our primary school color, these additions have not only provided essential relief but have also been a fantastic boost to our team's spirit and visibility! Your donation immediately impacted our athletes on the sidelines, offering a much-needed break from the sun during practices and games. We were incredibly proud to take these shades with us on our journey to the CIF San Diego Section Playoffs as a first-year team, providing our athletes with a crucial spot to recover between drives. Furthermore, the shades served as the central point for our concessions stand—a huge success that used your resource to raise over $1,000 to support our program's future needs.\r\n\r\nThe reaction from our students when they first saw the shades was pure excitement; the vivid orange immediately made them feel like a professional, unified team, enhancing their sense of pride in Valhalla. The shades provided the only cool, shaded spot for our athletes, especially during the intense heat of the CIF playoff tournament—a moment they won't soon forget. Looking ahead, your contribution has opened the door for our next step: we are now planning to use the funds raised through the shaded concession stand to purchase specialized training equipment and enter tournaments in the spring for returning athletes. This will ensure our team can continue to develop their skills and build a foundation for an even more successful second season. Thank you again for giving our students a tangible reminder of what community support can achieve; we look forward to sharing our progress with you!","fullyFundedDate":1760638575224,"projectUrl":"project/shade-for-our-football-games/9684587/","projectTitle":"Shade for Our Football Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sellers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2262829_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456938799023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2262829"},{"teacherId":2262829,"projectId":9446943,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students in my English Language Learner (ELL) classes, I want to extend my deepest thanks for your recent contribution of school supplies. While items like paper and pencils may seem basic, for our students, who come from low-income backgrounds and are working hard to acquire a new language, these supplies are truly foundational tools for empowerment and equity.\r\n\r\nYour donations eliminate a significant barrier to learning. When a child doesn't have a pencil, or cannot afford the paper necessary to complete an assignment, they often start the day feeling anxiety, embarrassment, and unpreparedness. By providing every student with their own paper and pencils, you instantly level the playing field, allowing them to focus entirely on the challenging work of language acquisition and academic content, rather than on where their next supply will come from.\r\n\r\nThe impact of the specific items you supplied is profound for language learners:\r\n\r\nPencil Dispenser and Cases: These solve administrative hurdles and promote responsibility. The pencil dispenser ensures continuous access to sharpened tools, minimizing classroom disruption and maximizing instructional time. Individual pencil cases foster a sense of ownership, organization, and pride in their materials.\r\n\r\nColored Pencils and Markers: In an ELL setting, visual learning is paramount. These materials are not just for art; they are crucial for comprehension. Students use them to:\r\n\r\nAnnotate texts by color-coding grammar (e.g., green for verbs, blue for nouns).\r\n\r\nCreate visual vocabulary webs to map new words and connections.\r\n\r\nDevelop graphic organizers to process complex ideas without needing perfect English.\r\n\r\nIllustrate narratives to demonstrate story comprehension when writing skills are still developing.\r\n\r\nIn essence, your donation has transformed our classrooms into spaces where every student feels valued, prepared, and excited to participate. You haven't just provided supplies; you've given our students the confidence to express themselves and the tools necessary to succeed in mastering the English language.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1758836315617,"projectUrl":"project/start-the-school-year-off-right/9446943/","projectTitle":"Start the School Year Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sellers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2262829_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456938799023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2262829"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36700","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1692,"numTeachers":76,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":65,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"22.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.6,"schoolId":36700,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Valhalla High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Valhalla High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/grossmont-union-high-school-district/valhalla-high-school/36700"}