{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wallis Annenberg High School","outOfStateSupporters":22.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10329737,"projectId":10074595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping bring this kindness initiative to life. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference for our students and our entire school community. Because of your support, our students had the opportunity to lead a schoolwide community service project focused on spreading kindness, promoting wellness, and building stronger connections with others. They were very excited to organize and share snacks with peers who may need encouragement or support.\r\n\r\nThis project is about much more than the items themselves. Through this experience, students are learning the value of empathy, teamwork, leadership, and service. They are discovering how simple acts of kindness can create a more caring, inclusive, and supportive school environment.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support for our students. Thank you for helping create opportunities for students to grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally through meaningful acts of service and compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1772573382641,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-acts-of-service-students-leading/10074595/","projectTitle":"Sweet Acts of Service: Students Leading with Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10329737"},{"teacherId":10340459,"projectId":10065672,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of snacks for our students, our classroom has become an even more welcoming and supportive place to learn. We use the snacks during class as a quick energy boost, especially during longer lessons or group activities. One memorable moment was during a collaborative project when students were working hard and feeling tired. Having snacks available helped them recharge and stay focused, and the positive energy in the room was noticeable.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, they were excited and incredibly grateful. Many of them smiled and immediately said thank you. It may seem like a small thing, but to them it felt like a big act of kindness. The snacks created a sense of comfort and community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue using the snacks to support students during upcoming lessons and projects that require teamwork and concentration. Our next steps involve more group-based activities where students will rely on communication and problem-solving skills. Your support is helping create an environment where students feel cared for and ready to learn, and we truly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1770078837874,"projectUrl":"project/students-serving-students-a-fight-hunge/10065672/","projectTitle":"Students Serving Students: A Fight Hunger At Our School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340459"},{"teacherId":10098425,"projectId":10064346,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our student-led snack pack project to life. My students used these snacks to take real action in support of our school community. Instead of simply receiving materials, they became the leaders of the project. They sorted the snacks, organized them into packs, discussed what would be useful and easy for students to take with them, and worked together to prepare everything with care and responsibility.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were excited because they immediately understood that this project was not just about snacks. It was about making sure other students felt supported, seen, and cared for. They asked thoughtful questions about how to organize the items, how to make the packs balanced, and how to make sure the process was fair and respectful for everyone receiving them. That moment showed me how much empathy and leadership my students already carry when they are trusted with meaningful work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students were able to connect classroom learning with real service. They practiced teamwork, planning, communication, and decision-making while addressing a real need in our school community. Our next step is to continue building student leadership around service projects so students can keep identifying needs around them and take thoughtful action. Your generosity helped my students see that they have the power to make a positive difference, and I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1770062157864,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-snack-packs-to-support-our-s/10064346/","projectTitle":"Student-Led Snack Packs to Support Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Raza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098425_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753770228683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raza"},{"teacherId":10340452,"projectId":10018616,"letterContent":"Since receiving these resources, my students have been using the sensory and focus tools daily during both instruction and independent work. For example, during a recent lesson on circle equations, I noticed a group of students who typically struggle to stay engaged were able to remain focused for longer periods while using stress balls and fidget tools. Instead of shutting down when the math became challenging, they stayed present, worked through problems, and even asked more questions. When the materials were first introduced, students were genuinely excited—they immediately recognized that these tools were meant to support them, not distract them, and many expressed appreciation for having something that helps them feel calmer and more in control during class. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these tools will continue to play a key role as we move into more complex units that require sustained focus and problem-solving. My goal is to build students' independence by helping them identify which strategies and tools work best for them, so they can regulate their own learning. We are currently beginning deeper work with circles and will soon transition into new applications, and I've already seen how these supports allow students to take on more challenging tasks with confidence. Because of your generosity, my classroom is becoming a more inclusive, supportive space where all students have what they need to stay engaged and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1770662675355,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-focused-learners/10018616/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10340452_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x122,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762224117722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340452"},{"teacherId":10340452,"projectId":10091040,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this student-led service initiative possible. When my students first received the materials, they were excited and immediately took ownership of the project. They carefully assembled binders and collaborated on how to organize them in ways that would best support their peers. My students then led demonstrations where they taught others how to organize notes, vocabulary, and reading materials, creating a powerful moment of student leadership and collaboration.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students across our school are now more organized and confident in managing their work. Moving forward, my students will continue leading organization workshops and expanding this initiative to support even more peers. They are also refining their systems to ensure lasting academic success. Your generosity has created meaningful opportunities for students to lead, serve, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1772552144776,"projectUrl":"project/students-leading-a-schoolwide-academic-o/10091040/","projectTitle":"Students Leading a Schoolwide Academic Organization Service Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10340452_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x122,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762224117722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340452"},{"teacherId":10379496,"projectId":9952315,"letterContent":"I'm excited to share that students learned a great deal in this project focused on the exponential function unit, specifically continuous growth using base e. Printing the tables they completed provided a tangible, manipulable reference as we explored how the function behaves over time. This hands-on approach helped demystify continuous growth and gave students a solid anchor for discussion and inquiry. 🎓🧮\r\n\r\nAnother highlight was how the printer enabled me to produce additional tables for demos, giving students extended opportunities to engage with technology in our lessons. With these extra tables, they could test different growth rates and compare outcomes in real time, strengthening the link between theory and practice. As they interacted with the demos, they used their graphic organizers and success criteria to organize ideas, monitor progress, and self-assess their understanding. 💡🖨️📊\r\n\r\nOverall, this approach showed that combining printed tables, tech-enabled demos, and structured organizers boosted learning in the unit. Students left with greater fluency in modeling continuous growth with base e and more confidence applying these ideas to real-world contexts. I'm excited to continue embedding print-ready resources and clear success criteria into future units to sustain this momentum. If you'd like to discuss further or share ideas, I'd love to hear from you. ✨","fullyFundedDate":1765424796463,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printer-for-low-socio-economic/9952315/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printer For Low Socio Economic Students Who Lack Printers.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cantu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10379496"},{"teacherId":9615444,"projectId":9811141,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has been transformed into a space where students feel encouraged to read, explore, and see themselves reflected in books. These new titles give my 9–12 grade students greater choice and access to engaging, high-interest texts that support both academic learning and personal growth. Many of my students rely on the classroom library as their primary source of books, so having updated and diverse options has already increased student motivation and independent reading. Your support helps foster a love of reading, strengthens literacy skills, and creates a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in my students' daily learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1760386379165,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9811141/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Munns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9615444_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776969394561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9615444"},{"teacherId":5031275,"projectId":10066197,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of Where Technology And Hands-On STEM Spark Student Discovery, my students are experiencing math and STEM learning in a completely new way. The Samsung TV and interactive display tools allow us to project graphs, real-world data sets, student work, and problem-solving steps in real time. Instead of copying notes passively, students now come up to the screen to present their thinking, annotate solutions, and explain their reasoning. This visibility has strengthened classroom discussions, increased engagement, and helped students develop the confidence to articulate mathematical ideas clearly.\r\nWhat excites students most is how interactive and hands-on our classroom has become. The Gravitrax kits, in particular, have sparked incredible collaboration. Students are designing marble runs, testing hypotheses, analyzing angles and motion, and revising their models using problem-solving strategies that directly connect to our Algebra 1 standards. The energy in the room shifts when they see their designs work after multiple revisions, it's a productive struggle in action. They are not just learning formulas; they are applying critical thinking and engineering design skills in real time.\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant to participate have truly flourished with this technology. Students who struggle with traditional note-taking now engage through visual modeling and hands-on exploration. I've seen quieter students volunteer to present solutions on the screen and lead small-group engineering challenges with the Gravitrax sets. Your support has not only provided equipment, it has created access, confidence, and opportunity. Because of you, our classroom is a space where technology and STEM spark curiosity, collaboration, and a genuine love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769916847411,"projectUrl":"project/where-technology-and-hands-on-stem-spark/10066197/","projectTitle":"Where Technology And Hands-On STEM Spark Student Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeLuna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5031275_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725220767085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-deluna"},{"teacherId":10340459,"projectId":9908478,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of math manipulatives and building blocks, our classroom has become a more hands-on and engaging place to learn. We use these resources daily to explore math concepts in a concrete way. One memorable moment was during a geometry lesson when students used the building blocks to construct three-dimensional figures. They worked in small groups to build shapes, measure edges, and discuss how the figures related to the formulas we were learning. Seeing students physically create what they were studying helped deepen their understanding and sparked meaningful conversations.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. Many immediately wanted to start building and experimenting. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it set a positive tone for learning. Students who are usually hesitant to participate became more involved because the manipulatives gave them a way to explore ideas visually and physically.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using the manipulatives and building blocks to support a larger project focused on problem-solving and design. Students will apply what they've learned by creating models, explaining their reasoning, and presenting their work to classmates. These next steps will help strengthen their critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. Your support is helping us create meaningful learning experiences where students can actively explore math and build confidence in their abilities.","fullyFundedDate":1763594592075,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-city-3d-rendering/9908478/","projectTitle":"Geometry City 3d Rendering","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340459"},{"teacherId":10340459,"projectId":9908375,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of extra markers and student whiteboards, our classroom has become a much more interactive learning space. We use the whiteboards daily for quick practice, problem-solving, and group discussions. One memorable moment was during a geometry lesson when students worked in pairs to solve problems and explain their thinking on their boards. Being able to write, erase, and revise their ideas encouraged them to take risks and try new strategies without fear of making mistakes.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to use them right away. Many students smiled and immediately asked if we could start an activity with the whiteboards. Their enthusiasm was clear — they enjoy learning in a hands-on way, and the new supplies made them feel more involved and prepared to participate.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using the markers and whiteboards to support collaborative lessons and active learning. Our next steps include using them for a class project where students will work through multi-step problems, share their reasoning, and present their solutions to classmates. These resources are helping students build confidence, communication skills, and a stronger understanding of the material. Your support is making it possible to create an engaging classroom where every student has the opportunity to participate and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1763601117939,"projectUrl":"project/independent-mental-heavy-lifting/9908375/","projectTitle":"Independent Mental Heavy Lifting","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340459"},{"teacherId":10340459,"projectId":9873496,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of snacks for our students, our classroom has become an even more welcoming and supportive place to learn. We use the snacks during class as a quick energy boost, especially during longer lessons or group activities. One memorable moment was during a collaborative project when students were working hard and feeling tired. Having snacks available helped them recharge and stay focused, and the positive energy in the room was noticeable.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, they were excited and incredibly grateful. Many of them smiled and immediately said thank you. It may seem like a small thing, but to them it felt like a big act of kindness. The snacks created a sense of comfort and community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue using the snacks to support students during upcoming lessons and projects that require teamwork and concentration. Our next steps involve more group-based activities where students will rely on communication and problem-solving skills. Your support is helping create an environment where students feel cared for and ready to learn, and we truly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1763061055066,"projectUrl":"project/pack-kindness-share-hope-students-taki/9873496/","projectTitle":"Pack Kindness, Share Hope: Students Taking Action Against Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340459"},{"teacherId":5031275,"projectId":10064337,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are actively leading a meaningful community service effort focused on fighting hunger with compassion and care. Using the donated resources, students organized and assembled snack packs for members of our school community experiencing food insecurity. One powerful moment came when students carefully counted, sorted, and packed items while discussing who the snacks were for and why this work mattered. They weren't just completing a task, they were taking ownership of helping others and understanding the real impact of their actions.\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement quickly turned into pride and purpose. Many shared that this was the first time they had been part of a project that directly helped others. Seeing the supplies laid out transformed an idea into something real, and students immediately stepped into leadership roles, encouraging one another and working collaboratively to make sure every pack was prepared with care and respect.\r\nThanks to your support, this project has sparked a deeper commitment to service. Our next steps include reflecting on the experience, analyzing the impact of our efforts, and planning future student-led community care initiatives that continue to support our school and surrounding community. 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