{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8833612,"projectId":10288398,"letterContent":"The planners have made a huge difference in my AVID classroom. My students use them regularly to record assignment due dates, upcoming events, important reminders, and other responsibilities. \r\nOne of the most meaningful moments was hearing students say this was the first time they'd ever had a planner. They were excited to have something they could use to take control of their schedules and stay organized. Throughout the term, I have seen students refer to their planners to check deadlines and plan ahead. As seniors, they are preparing for college, careers, and life after high school, so developing these organizational and time-management skills is especially important. Next, we will continue using the planners during quarterly planner checks as students manage assignments, college application deadlines, and other important senior-year responsibilities. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1781995703486,"projectUrl":"project/planning-for-success-in-avid/10288398/","projectTitle":"Planning for Success in AVID","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8833612_orig.jpg?crop=1840,1840,x2540,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667714469836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833612"},{"teacherId":7875375,"projectId":10658592,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations.\r\nBeing a Title 1 school, my student couldn't afford the supplies they need in Physics classes. Now, with your help and support, my students can learn about Potential vs Kinetic energies and Newton's Laws.\r\nBy building their projects with their hands, my students are able to relate their experiences to the lessons in class. It is my hope that they can carry this knowledge outside the classroom and be successful in life.\r\nThe next project my students will be working on is building their Balloon racing cars. The objective of this lesson is to learn about distance, time, speed and Newtons 2nd and 3rd Laws.","fullyFundedDate":1789833217284,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-stem-projects/10658592/","projectTitle":"Learning Through STEM Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7875375"},{"teacherId":7875375,"projectId":10410093,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. The supplies that I requested are used in my physics classes. The 4.5 inch Popsicle sticks and Hot glue sticks are used to make their catapults. As for their Truss bridges, students use Jumbo craft sticks and Hot glue sticks. These two STEM projects coincide with the lessons covering Potential vs Kinetic Energies.\r\n\r\nLast week, my students were surprised to see the amount of supplies I received from Donors Choose. They asked me. How can this happen? Did they give the supplies for free? I replied. Yes. They are people in the United States who truly care in your education. They believe that the resources they provide to me will help you become a successful person in life.\r\n\r\nThe next project for my students is to work on building their Balloon racing cars. The objective of this lesson is to help students learn about Distance, Speed, Time and Newton's 2nd & 3rd Laws.","fullyFundedDate":1787187522927,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-physics-stem-projects/10410093/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Physics STEM Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7875375"},{"teacherId":1104330,"projectId":10179448,"letterContent":"On behalf of our high school art program, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of art supplies. Your support has enabled our students to unleash their creativity and transform our school into a vibrant showcase of artistic expression. Through your kindness, our classrooms have become personalized learning spaces where students feel empowered to explore their artistic sides and take pride in their work. The murals, paintings, and creative projects now displayed throughout our hallways have given our students a genuine sense of ownership and belonging—something that extends far beyond the art room itself.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has breathed new life into our older school building, making it a warm and inviting place for both our students and the community. What was once a tired, dated space is now vivid and bright, filled with color and energy that reflects the talent and passion of our young artists. These transformations have not only beautified our physical environment but have also lifted spirits and created an atmosphere where creativity and learning thrive. The pride our students feel when they see their work displayed is immeasurable, and it has fostered a stronger connection to their school and to each other.\r\n\r\nWe simply cannot make this happen without your donations. Art supplies, materials, and resources are essential to keeping our program alive and our students engaged. Your generosity has made it possible for us to provide opportunities that many of our students would not otherwise have. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their futures. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1778620721928,"projectUrl":"project/unleashing-creativity-art-supplies-that/10179448/","projectTitle":"Unleashing Creativity: Art Supplies That Empower Student Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1104330_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501884419207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-murray"},{"teacherId":8826826,"projectId":10104741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donations. Your generosity has helped create a more organized, welcoming, and functional learning environment for my students.\r\nStudents use their binders every day to keep notes, assignments, and handouts organized and to take greater responsibility for their learning. The pencil sharpeners are used daily to make sure students are ready to work, while the organizing cabinets keep our classroom supplies and materials easy to find. The new bulletin board gives us a space to display student work, learning targets, and classroom projects.\r\nYour generosity has done more than provide classroom supplies—it has helped my students feel valued, prepared, and proud of their learning environment. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1771602045856,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization/10104741/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diep","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826826"},{"teacherId":1562565,"projectId":10105057,"letterContent":"When our students first saw the new materials arrive, the excitement was immediate. Many of them had never had the opportunity to create elei using professional-quality supplies, so seeing the Smart-Fab fabric rolls, cotton fabric, canvases, markers, and art materials sparked curiosity and pride. Students eagerly began sketching their mamanu (patterns), sharing ideas with one another, and discussing the cultural significance behind their designs. Watching their patterns transfer onto fabric was a powerful moment. It allowed them to connect classroom learning to a hands-on cultural practice, helping strengthen their aganuʻu (culture) and faʻasinomaga (identity) in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nCurrently, students are working through the full elei design process from planning and drafting to printing and showcasing their final pieces. Their next step is to refine their patterns, experiment with color combinations, and create finished fabric projects that tell a story about who they are and where they come from. These materials have transformed our classroom into a collaborative creative space where students build confidence in their manatu (ideas) while learning traditional Samoan art practices. Your generosity has given our students the opportunity to learn through doing, and we are deeply grateful for the impact you have made on our classroom and school community. Fa'afetai tele lava for helping our classroom grow as one 'āiga (family).","fullyFundedDate":1771611317457,"projectUrl":"project/painting-our-pride-samoan-elei-for-stud/10105057/","projectTitle":"Painting Our Pride: Samoan Elei for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Utai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1562565_orig.jpg?crop=556,556,x0,y265&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759277318927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1562565"},{"teacherId":8833612,"projectId":10069730,"letterContent":"The books and supplies from this project have already made a huge impact on my classroom. These new texts introduce students to a wide range of literary skills, including character analysis, theme development, point of view, conflict, and understanding diverse perspectives. Many of the books feature teenage protagonists facing real-world challenges, which helps students make meaningful connections between literature and their own lives. Texts such as The 57 Bus, When I Was the Greatest, Monster, and How I Became a Ghost also encourage students to think critically about identity, justice, culture, and empathy.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom is highly student-centered. Students have opportunities to choose books that interest them, read independently, and share recommendations with their peers. My goal is to help students develop both the skills and the enjoyment that come from reading. When students are given access to engaging, relevant books, they are much more likely to see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about the new additions to our classroom library. One student was so thrilled to see the To All the Boys I've Loved Before series that she borrowed the entire collection over a three-day weekend and read all of the books. Seeing that level of enthusiasm reminded me how important it is to provide students with books that reflect their interests. Other students have eagerly explored titles they may not have encountered otherwise, and the increased excitement around reading has led to more conversations about books, more independent reading, and a stronger reading community in our classroom. Thanks for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1773859131231,"projectUrl":"project/independent-reading-supplies-needed/10069730/","projectTitle":"Independent Reading Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8833612_orig.jpg?crop=1840,1840,x2540,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667714469836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8833612"},{"teacherId":9720479,"projectId":10105026,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation to our classroom. As you can see through the pictures, the students are getting into their project and using their new tools to build the planters for our garden. They were so happy when the power tools came in, that they wanted to start the next day. By getting these tools, it has made the job a lot easier for them, which means they can spend more time learning about how to grow and maintain a garden to help feed their families. \r\n It is amazing to see their excitement and how well they work together with their new power tools. I was also grateful that they were willing to take turns for various parts of their build so that each person got a chance to help build their planter.","fullyFundedDate":1771593965572,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-building-sustainability/10105026/","projectTitle":"Tools for Building Sustainability","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barretthi"},{"teacherId":9802384,"projectId":10106526,"letterContent":"My students and I express our gratitude towards your contribution to the classroom! Students underwent a very informative financial literacy on home lunches, and some students have even started bringing some as a result! Some students shared with me that they told their families about what the benefits of bringing home lunch, and were delighted to start doing so. While the turnover was not to the caliber that I expected, every effect starts somewhere, and I believe that awareness was made to my student body.\r\n\r\nI would like to continue to do this as a side-lesson day once a year, or maybe even build on it and have students manage their food finances over the course of a week. This year was a \"testing the waters\" situation more than anything, and so the lesson was more informative than hands-on. I hope to bring that hands-on more in the coming years so that students can understand the difference of home lunches.\r\n\r\nAgain, none of this would have even started had it not been for your generous donations to the classroom. Thank you for making a positive impact on our future generations!","fullyFundedDate":1771645829479,"projectUrl":"project/the-best-meals-possible/10106526/","projectTitle":"The Best Meals Possible","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cheung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9802384"},{"teacherId":9469814,"projectId":10106368,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say thank you to DonorsChoose and everyone who funded this iPad! Before it arrived, I felt like I was permanently glued to the front of the room just to run my projector and desktop. Now, I'm completely untethered. I can walk around, help students who are struggling, and manage the room without ever having to pause the lesson. It's completely changed the energy in here, making the whole classroom feel way more active and connected.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has also been a total game-changer for capturing what our day actually looks like. I can easily snap quick, high-quality photos of the kids working on their hands-on projects and post them right to Google Classroom. The students love seeing their hard work recognized, and it's been an amazing way to show parents the cool things we're doing. Thank you so much for investing in my classroom—it has truly made my daily teaching so much easier and more impactful!","fullyFundedDate":1771641418715,"projectUrl":"project/the-interactive-whiteboard-and-digital-p/10106368/","projectTitle":"The Interactive Whiteboard and Digital Portfolios Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Van","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469814"},{"teacherId":1104330,"projectId":9897005,"letterContent":"These construction kits have become a cornerstone of engagement in our classroom. Across all six classes, students have enthusiastically built bridges, skyscrapers, and roller coasters—with each box offering approximately 20 different projects. Beyond the fun of racing to complete builds, these materials have revealed hidden talents: students who struggle in traditional academic settings have emerged as confident experts and natural leaders, guiding their peers through complex designs. Watching these students step into leadership roles has been transformative.\r\n\r\nHigh school students applied these same materials to deeper learning across subjects—constructing a bee as a deity for a \"Create Your Own Religion\" project, building catapults and model homes, and creating encampment signs. What ties all of this together is the teamwork and collaboration these kits inspire. By building something with their own hands, students gain genuine ownership of their learning and a sense of accomplishment that extends far beyond the final product. We'll continue using these materials throughout the year, confident that hands-on creation builds both skills and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1772130135515,"projectUrl":"project/historic-makers-balsa-popsicle-sticks/9897005/","projectTitle":"Historic Makers: Balsa, Popsicle Sticks, Structure Kits — Creative Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1104330_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501884419207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-murray"},{"teacherId":8499804,"projectId":10105805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the help and support for both my students and me. We are actively using the new resources in class, except for the snacks (they didn't last long as my students were very excited about them on the first day). The calculators, organizational materials, and expo pens have made a real difference in helping my students stay prepared, engaged, and ready to participate during math lessons and projects.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped create a more structured and supportive learning environment. My students can stay organized, show their work more clearly, and focus more on learning rather than worrying about missing materials. It has made daily instructions smoother and has supported stronger participation across the board.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and continued support. 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