{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ganado High School","outOfStateSupporters":50.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9577105,"projectId":9415800,"letterContent":"The excitement in my classroom was contagious the moment my students saw the new iPad! They gathered around with wide eyes and curious smiles, eager to explore the new ways we could learn together. Many of them had never used an iPad for science before, so it immediately felt like a special tool just for them.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the iPad during interactive science lessons, virtual labs, and simulations that help students visualize concepts they once struggled to imagine—like atomic structure, chemical reactions, and the movement of tectonic plates. They especially love using it to take photos and videos during hands-on experiments, then explain their findings in short clips. It has truly made science come alive and more accessible for everyone in the class.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are now more engaged and confident in their learning. The iPad has opened up opportunities for exploration, creativity, and collaboration that we couldn't have before. As we continue our current unit on Earth and Space Science, students are using the device to collect data, research, and share their discoveries. Thank you for helping bring technology and excitement into our science classroom—you've made learning an adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1757423315136,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-science-ipad-to-spark-stude/9415800/","projectTitle":"Interactive Science: iPad to Spark Students Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joharaj Acabal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719360121727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577105"},{"teacherId":9577105,"projectId":9547371,"letterContent":"When our new \"Motivation Station\" items arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement! The moment I opened the box of bright pencils, classroom \"pet\" mascots, and praise tokens, they cheered as if it were a holiday. Each student wanted to be the first to earn a reward pencil or a positive note. It was such a joyful reminder of how even small gestures of recognition can make a big difference in their motivation and attitude toward learning.\r\n\r\nNow, we use our Motivation Station every day. Students earn their special pencils or praise cards for showing kindness, completing assignments, and helping others. Our classroom \"pet\" mascots have become symbols of teamwork—students love caring for them and take pride in earning the chance to bring one to their desk for the day. These tools have completely transformed our classroom energy. I see more smiles, more effort, and more encouragement among classmates.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels like a community where success is celebrated in every form. My students are currently working on their science and writing projects, and we continue to use our Motivation Station to recognize progress and perseverance. You've given them not just supplies, but a sense of pride and belonging that keeps them excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755096653645,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-station-pencils-pets-and-p/9547371/","projectTitle":"Motivation Station: Pencils, Pets, and Praise to Spark Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joharaj Acabal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719360121727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577105"},{"teacherId":9577105,"projectId":9469962,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our \"Visualizing Science\" project has used markers as a hands-on learning tool to help students at Ganado High School better understand complex science concepts. By drawing, labeling, and visualizing ideas, students can see abstract topics in action, making learning more meaningful.\r\n\r\nEnhanced Understanding: Students grasp challenging topics more easily through visual representation.\r\nActive Engagement: Students participate more and explore ideas creatively.\r\nImproved Retention: Concepts are remembered and applied with confidence.\r\nCritical Thinking and Creativity: Students develop problem-solving skills alongside scientific knowledge.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has turned simple markers into a powerful tool, making science tangible, exciting, and memorable for Ganado High students.","fullyFundedDate":1754320340715,"projectUrl":"project/visualizing-science-markers-for-meaning/9469962/","projectTitle":"Visualizing Science: Markers for Meaningful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joharaj Acabal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719360121727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577105"},{"teacherId":9815485,"projectId":9583974,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom project! The iPad and Apple Pencil have already transformed the way my students are learning math. While many of them are familiar with technology at home for games or social media, they're now discovering how it can be a powerful tool for creating, solving, and exploring concepts in school.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the ability to write and draw directly on the iPad screen with the Apple Pencil. They love being able to solve problems, graph functions, and show their work in a digital space that feels natural, just like writing on paper, but with so many more possibilities. Mistakes can be fixed instantly, notes can be organized, and graphs can be drawn neatly, which helps them better understand their math work.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just give us new technology, it gave my students a new way to engage, create, and believe in themselves as learners. Thank you for investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1755881147011,"projectUrl":"project/powering-learning-in-algebra-1-and-geome/9583974/","projectTitle":"Powering Learning in Algebra 1 and Geometry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753493977428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815485"},{"teacherId":9920890,"projectId":9261279,"letterContent":"Thank you—truly—for helping bring this dream to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness and generosity, my students will soon walk into a classroom that feels more like a cozy reading haven than just a place to sit and learn. You didn't just fund bookshelves, baskets, bookmarks, cushions, and speakers—you helped us create a space full of possibility, imagination, and joy.\r\n\r\nThis project, L.A.V. – Learn, Analyze, Visualize, came from a deep desire to rekindle my students' love for reading. Many of them are still learning to trust books again—to believe that reading can be magical, not just another assignment. Thanks to you, we now have the tools to make reading feel like an experience worth getting excited about.\r\n\r\nHere's how your support will make a difference:\r\nBook Baskets and a Bookshelf will help us organize our library in a way that makes books easy to find—and even easier to fall in love with.\r\nMagnetic Bookmarks will give students a simple way to take ownership of their reading, which makes a big difference for their confidence and independence.\r\nCushion Pads will turn corners of our classroom into warm, welcoming reading spots where students can relax and truly lose themselves in a story.\r\nSpeakers will bring stories to life with audiobooks and read-alouds, especially supporting our English language learners and those who need to hear fluent, expressive reading.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in our classroom is already building. Students are imagining where the cushions will go, which books they'll read first, and how it'll feel to listen to stories together as a class. You made that possible.\r\n\r\nThis isn't just about stuff. It's about showing students that reading matters, that their experience matters, and that people—strangers, even—believe in their potential. That means more than I can say.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting us. Thank you for believing in my students, and in the magic of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1754495366694,"projectUrl":"project/lav-learn-analyze-visualize-uproot/9261279/","projectTitle":"L.A.V. Learn, Analyze, Visualize (Uprooting the Lifeless Trees of Learning)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vidal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9920890_orig.jpg?crop=381,381,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744942025451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-vidal"},{"teacherId":8449126,"projectId":9059943,"letterContent":"The impact of getting our popcorn machine has been so positive! When the popcorn machine was first received, we had utilized it to celebrate our seniors and their achievements of completing all graduation requirements. On that day, the senior class officers (Class of 2025) popped popcorn and distributed popcorn to the now alumni of Ganado High School with the help of our senior class counselor.\r\n\r\nCurrently, the popcorn machine is being utilized to fundraise for our Class of 2026 and other senior related clubs like the Welding CTSO club. This club is focused on the Career and Technical Skills emphasizing the trade of welding. With the money raised for the Class of 2026, our students will be able to raise money to pay for graduation related items, such as their keynote speaker, class shirts, decorations. They will raise money for their senior trip and other senior related activities celebrating them and their contributions to their learning and leadership within our school district.\r\n\r\nThe popcorn machine may have been an odd purchase but we have gotten to celebrate accomplishments and also help students fundraise for their clubs to continue the celebration of their milestones. We are looking forward to what else we can do, and plan to use the popcorn machine to celebrate those students who made the Honor Roll and/or Perfect Attendance for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year!","fullyFundedDate":1741374949783,"projectUrl":"project/whats-poppin-with-the-seniors/9059943/","projectTitle":"What's Poppin' With the Seniors?!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jishie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8449126"},{"teacherId":9993382,"projectId":9243708,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students and I have accomplished much with the new art materials! One of our favorite moments was a classroom project where students created visual storyboards to bring a science lesson to life. With fresh paints, markers, and quality paper, they could move beyond simple sketches and honestly express their ideas with color and detail. The pride they felt while sharing their work was incredible—it boosted their confidence in their creativity and learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was contagious. They couldn't wait to start creating, and many immediately began brainstorming their projects. The simple joy of having vibrant, genuine supplies in their hands made the lessons more engaging and meaningful. Your support has inspired creativity and motivation in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1751706462414,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds-essential-tools/9243708/","projectTitle":"\"Empowering Young Minds: Essential Tools for Engaged Biology Learners\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Armalyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993382_orig.jpg?crop=2099,2099,x216,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746737645769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993382"},{"teacherId":9815485,"projectId":9555719,"letterContent":"Snacks and rewards have made a huge difference in keeping students motivated and focused during lessons. Having a variety of chips, cookies, and treats available has turned review sessions and tutoring time into something students look forward to. A simple snack break often helps them refocus and re-energize, and it has created a positive classroom atmosphere where learning feels both supported and enjoyable. \r\n\r\nAlongside snacks, the stickers and rewards have added a layer of encouragement that my students truly appreciate. From colorful motivational stickers to sports- and nature-themed designs, each option gives students a chance to celebrate their progress in a fun and personal way especially when they get good scores in DFAs. The correction tape, pencils, and other tools have also helped them stay prepared and confident in their work. Many students have mentioned how they love earning stickers to decorate their notebooks or water bottles, making their achievements feel more meaningful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my classroom now has the perfect balance of \"treats and tools\" to keep students engaged, motivated, and ready to learn. The next step is to continue using snacks and incentives as part of our reward system, while also building more opportunities for students to showcase their work with pride. These resources have not only supported academic growth but also created a classroom culture where students feel valued and excited about their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755096654095,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-learning-with-treats-and-tools/9555719/","projectTitle":"Boosting Learning with Treats and Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753493977428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815485"},{"teacherId":9815485,"projectId":9548087,"letterContent":"The addition of the speaker has brought a new level of energy and excitement into our classroom. Students are more eager to participate in lessons, review games, and group presentations to share their ideas. \r\n\r\nDaily instruction has also become more efficient with the support of the wireless mouse and wrist rest, making it easier to navigate lessons and digital activities. Even the simple addition of batteries has kept everything running smoothly so learning is never interrupted. These resources may seem small on their own, but together they have created a more interactive and student-centered classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly elevated the way we learn and interact in class. The next step for us is to continue building more student-led activities, using the speaker to amplify student voices and celebrate their growth. Thanks to your support, my students now feel more engaged, motivated, and excited to take part in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755096653808,"projectUrl":"project/sound-on-for-student-success/9548087/","projectTitle":"Sound On for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753493977428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815485"},{"teacherId":9815485,"projectId":9501825,"letterContent":"When the new supplies arrived, my students were thrilled to see the bright Astrobrights paper, fresh sets of EXPO markers, and colorful highlighters. These items may seem simple, but they've completely transformed the way we approach lessons and activities. For example, students now use the EXPO markers to work problems on our whiteboards during group activities, and they love being able to pick their favorite colors. The bright papers have been especially helpful for interactive notebooks and anchor charts, making important concepts stand out and easier for students to remember.\r\n\r\nThe Post-it easel pads and bulletin board decorations have also made our classroom more engaging and interactive. Students enjoy using the easel pads during group projects and presentations, it makes their work feel important and professional. Meanwhile, the bee-themed borders and vibrant posters have brightened up our classroom space, creating a welcoming and fun learning environment. Even the simple additions like highlighters, pens, and sheet protectors have helped students stay organized and motivated to take ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students now have the tools they need to collaborate, stay engaged, and express their creativity every day. These supplies have not only improved the look and feel of our classroom but also strengthened student participation and confidence. Our next steps are to use these resources for more group projects and hands-on lessons, helping students build both their academic skills and their love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755096653973,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-ideas-new-supplies/9501825/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Ideas, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753493977428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815485"},{"teacherId":9815485,"projectId":9335909,"letterContent":"When our new classroom supplies arrived, my students were so excited to see the colorful storage baskets, fun keychains, plush prizes, and fresh learning materials. Something as simple as having poster boards, tape, and ribbons ready for projects has given them the chance to create presentations and interactive displays with pride. One moment that stood out was when students worked together on a geometry project using the new poster boards, their teamwork and creativity shone through, and they loved being able to use quality supplies to showcase their work.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped make our classroom more organized and motivating. The storage baskets keep crayons, pencils, and small tools in order, which makes transitions smoother and allows us to maximize learning time. The motivational posters and diversity decorations have created a more welcoming environment, while the keychains, plush toys, and ribbons have quickly become favorite classroom rewards. Students are more motivated to participate because they know their effort will be recognized with something fun.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students now have both the tools and the incentives they need to stay engaged. From colorful art projects to well-organized lessons to a positive reward system, these supplies have made a lasting impact on our classroom environment. Our next steps are to continue building interactive projects that let students showcase their creativity, while also using the prizes and decorations to keep motivation and positivity high throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1754495366364,"projectUrl":"project/little-supplies-big-impact/9335909/","projectTitle":"Little Supplies, Big Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815485_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753493977428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815485"},{"teacherId":9577105,"projectId":9415822,"letterContent":"When my students first received the snacks from \"Keep My Students Fueled and Ready to Learn,\" their happiness was undeniable. Every end of the week, they look forward to receiving a snack as a reward for their hard work and good behavior. It has become a special moment in our classroom, and the excitement and pride they feel when earning their treat is heartwarming to see.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have not only helped keep students energized, but they've also encouraged positive behavior and stronger participation. One student even shared that she would \"participate more and behave well\" because she knew she had something to look forward to. This simple act of recognition has motivated students to stay engaged, respectful, and focused throughout the week, creating a more positive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are not just fueled with snacks—they are motivated, encouraged, and eager to do their best. 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