{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"W.B. Saul High School - Agri Sciences","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10333913,"projectId":9861097,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. It has allowed me to work twice a week since Mid October to develop potential pitchers for the upcoming baseball season. I have been able to work with twelve different students and have seen great strides in developing the skills needed to pitch. Most of our players grow up in neighborhoods with no baseball programs for youth. Providing this opportunity in the off season is crucial for their success on the field. That first strike out is an empowering feeling and students learn the reward of discipline and hard work.\r\n\r\nMore importantly I have also used this to help my players to understand the importance of attendance and maintaining their grades. Developing close relationships with teens allows you to have a greater impact because they are more inclined to listen to your words of wisdom and encouragement. I have had 7 ninth graders that I will be able to mentor for the next four years. Your gift will enable them to build confidence on and off the field.","fullyFundedDate":1762431701401,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-baseball-to-urban-communities/9861097/","projectTitle":"Bringing Baseball to Urban Communities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10333913"},{"teacherId":9827927,"projectId":9887133,"letterContent":"To the incredible supporters who made this project possible: you haven't just provided \"stuff\"—you've provided possibilities. Walking into a classroom and seeing students genuinely excited to learn is the dream, and your generosity turned that dream into our daily reality.\r\n\r\nWe've hit the ground running! Our students are currently using the new resources to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and hands-on application.\r\n\r\nStudents are moving from guided lessons to independent projects where they must identify a real-world problem and use these resources to prototype a solution. We'll be spending the next two weeks researching, building, and eventually presenting these \"Innovation Pitches\" to the rest of the school.","fullyFundedDate":1763598752242,"projectUrl":"project/croaks-scales-and-curious-tales/9887133/","projectTitle":"Croaks, Scales, and Curious Tales","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827927_orig.jpg?crop=1557,1557,x0,y436&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738641371865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827927"},{"teacherId":9341985,"projectId":9568974,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen the kids' faces and heard their literal cheers when I told them we had gotten snacks donated. I had run out of granola bars and kids had been eagerly asking me for weeks when I was going to get more, so they were thrilled to hear that we were back in business!\r\n\r\nEven more, I wish you could see the quiet moments in class when a kid beckons me over to to quietly ask if I have any snacks and see the way they feel cared for when I can say, \"Yes, of course! I'll bring you a granola bar!\" It's a simple exchange, but one that communicates they are seen as a human being, not just an anonymous student. It's such a gift to me as well to be able to care for these young people that I care about so deeply!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this all possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761827071949,"projectUrl":"project/feed-some-hungry-teens-so-they-can-focus/9568974/","projectTitle":"Feed Some Hungry Teens So They Can Focus on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pincus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9341985_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y816&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724340054505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341985"},{"teacherId":9827927,"projectId":9433795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Ms. Cullen's Small Animal Science Class / FFA Closet.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and for the students who care for and learn from our small animals every day.\r\n\r\nWhat the resources are doing now\r\n\r\nHands-on care and learning: The new supplies — including grooming tools, small-animal feed and bedding, safety gloves, and storage for FFA projects — are being used daily during lab time and club activities. Students are practicing proper feeding, safe handling, and habitat maintenance routines they'll need for careers in veterinary science, animal husbandry, and agricultural education.\r\nProject-based learning: We recently completed a week-long \"Health Check & Habitat Improvement\" project. Students performed routine health exams, recorded observations, and then designed and implemented habitat upgrades using the new materials. They created checklists, practiced restraint techniques, and documented before-and-after results for each animal's enclosure.\r\nCareer and leadership experiences: FFA members are using the closet to keep project materials organized for judging preparation and community outreach events. The availability of professional tools has helped students take on leadership roles — mentoring peers, running station rotations, and supervising volunteer time.\r\nA moment that mattered When we first opened the FFA closet and brought the new supplies into the lab, the students' reactions were immediate — excited, proud, and deeply engaged. One student who's been hesitant to work with animals stepped forward to lead a complete health check because the proper gloves and restraint tools helped them feel safe and confident. Seeing that student calmly hold and assess a guinea pig for the first time was a highlight for the whole class; several students said afterward that they felt more prepared to consider animal-care careers.","fullyFundedDate":1755705504994,"projectUrl":"project/ms-cullens-small-animal-science-class/9433795/","projectTitle":"Ms. Cullen's Small Animal Science Class/FFA Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827927_orig.jpg?crop=1557,1557,x0,y436&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738641371865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827927"},{"teacherId":9827927,"projectId":9097189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of biohazard containers, shovels, and other items. These supplies are essential for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our cattle and students alike. Your support not only enhances our routines but also enriches the hands-on learning experiences that teach our students valuable lessons in livestock care, responsibility, and critical thinking. We truly appreciate your commitment to our program and the positive impact it has on our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1743428829909,"projectUrl":"project/ms-cullens-dairy-science-class/9097189/","projectTitle":"Ms. Cullen's Dairy Science Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827927_orig.jpg?crop=1557,1557,x0,y436&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738641371865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827927"},{"teacherId":5652336,"projectId":8923294,"letterContent":"As soon as these personal hygiene materials arrived, I set them out for students to access. The first day, sp many of the deodorant and menstrual products were taken and used by students. It was so encouraging to see that the generosity of strangers has allowed my students to have the products they need to feel good in PE.\r\n\r\nAccess to hygiene products is something many take for granted. Having these products has eliminated a stressor like body odor that can distract my students all day. It is a small thing that makes a really big difference in their lives. Your donation is so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1734050320177,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-and-so-clean/8923294/","projectTitle":"So Fresh and So Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Creighton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5652336_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533948124571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5652336"},{"teacherId":1876072,"projectId":8908196,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and for bringing a sense of gentleness and peace to our newsroom. The minute the packages arrived, we set to work installing the fountain and diffuser and curtains. The effect was immediate. The portable speaker has brought an energy to the newsroom and has helped some previously shy students come out of their shells. \r\n\r\nWe have pockets now for student press passes and reporters notebooks and nice pens so our reporters are prepared at all times to head into the field and cover a story. \r\n\r\nThe room is feeling more professional with the black and white backdrops for photoshoots and students have already been feeling the difference it makes to have a funded space in the school. \r\n\r\nThanks for being a part of that.","fullyFundedDate":1740001877455,"projectUrl":"project/stop-the-pressures/8908196/","projectTitle":"Stop the Press(ur)es!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chrestay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-chrestay"},{"teacherId":208591,"projectId":8937855,"letterContent":"Thanks again for providing the resources for my classroom. The fish tank with Glofish is a wonderful addition. \r\n\r\nThroughout the year, the tank has enriched the atmosphere of the classroom. The glow of the fish in the black-light is striking and many other staff and students have come in to observe the tank. The gentle flow of the filter adds a nice ambient noise to the background. In addition, the students enjoy caring for the fish. \r\n\r\nWe are just entering the genetics unit where we will learn about the DNA technologies that led to the creation of the Glofish. We will also discuss the hereditary patterns in this type of fish. I look forward to helping the students learn more about the genetics involved. \r\n\r\nThanks again for all of your assistance with this project!","fullyFundedDate":1731503292029,"projectUrl":"project/glowing-for-genetics/8937855/","projectTitle":"Glowing for Genetics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maas-Anger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tmaas-anger"},{"teacherId":9638231,"projectId":8925621,"letterContent":"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to your contributions, we have been able to provide our students with valuable resources that are truly making a difference in their learning experience. I'm excited to share with you the ways these new materials are being used in our classroom and the incredible impact they are having on my students.\r\n\r\nThe Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves and dry erase markers have become essential tools in our daily learning activities. These resources are versatile and have helped us create an interactive, engaging environment. For example, during our recent unit on pasture management, the students used the dry erase sleeves to complete activities related to Penn State Extension's Four Steps to Rotational Grazing. This allowed them to visualize and work through the process of redesigning pastures. By applying these concepts, students were able to plan more efficient and sustainable pastures for our dairy cattle, sheep, and horses, making a real-world connection to their studies. It has been amazing to see them take ownership of this project and apply their learning to real agricultural practices.\r\n\r\nThe safety glasses you provided have made a significant impact on ensuring the safety and well-being of my students during hands-on activities. In our classroom, students regularly work with live animals, including our sheep. With the proper personal protective equipment (PPE), students were able to safely engage in essential tasks like trimming the hooves of the sheep. The safety glasses helped instill a sense of responsibility and professionalism, teaching students how to maintain a safe learning environment while performing critical hands-on work.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the rope and halter have been instrumental in supporting our students' social-emotional learning. These tools have allowed students to build trust and engage in meaningful interactions with our sheep. Working hands-on with the animals has helped students develop their communication skills, patience, and empathy. Through training the sheep, students have learned how to manage their emotions, especially when faced with challenges. This experience has provided them with valuable life skills that extend beyond the classroom and into their personal development.\r\n\r\nOverall, the resources you helped fund have had an incredible impact on my students' learning. Not only have they enhanced their academic understanding, but they've also contributed to their personal growth. Your support has allowed my students to experience learning in a way that is both practical and enriching, setting them up for future success.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity. The difference you've made is truly profound, and I am incredibly grateful for your commitment to helping our classroom thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1735612623766,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-with-ms-turre/8925621/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional Learning With Ms. Turrell in Animal Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9638231_orig.jpg?crop=1836,1836,x310,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731074852605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9638231"},{"teacherId":9817767,"projectId":8906212,"letterContent":"The impact of the project? Beauty. Simplicity. Curiosity. AND future generativity!\r\n\r\nOur Spanish class partnered with the 11th grade Food Science class to create gorgeous citrus wreaths and nature ornaments with our new food dehydrator. Many students brought citrus ornaments home and hung them on street trees or inside in windows to catch the light. Students wanted to know what dehydrated citrus tasted like, what it could be used for (other than swag, wreaths, and ornaments). They found out that many people like to garnish drinks with dehydrated citrus. At our school's winter craft fair, my students sold dried citrus drink garnishes, grapefruit and orange swag, and more ornaments. With the funds from this sale, we were able to have three in class cooking projects, involving over 95 students! We prepared homemade flour tortillas in the tortilla press, fresh pico de gallo, soft chicken tacos, fresh guacamole and loaded nachos, and more!\r\n\r\nWe are just now experimenting with the dehydrator and teas - so check out this space for another round of asks so we can do more with the dehydrator and herbs for tea!","fullyFundedDate":1730996146277,"projectUrl":"project/autocuidado-y-creatividad-self-care-and/8906212/","projectTitle":"Autocuidado Y Creatividad: Self Care and Creativity in Spanish Class","teacherDisplayName":"Maestra Puntel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9817767_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730125082931","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9817767"},{"teacherId":9817722,"projectId":8906130,"letterContent":"My students come to my office when they are upset, stressed, or just need some peace. Having snacks and stress toys and puzzles for them to use is very important. \r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have enough food at home so they come to school hungry. While we do offer free breakfast and lunch, kids are hungry! They need snacks all day to get through it. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing these special snacks and items to make my kids feel extra supported. They really appreciate it and so do I. Thank you from W. B. 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