{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Moon Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6079515,"projectId":9268645,"letterContent":"I found out my project was funded right before school started. I cannot think of a better way to start the year than telling my orchestra that generous people have provided our instruments new strings. To open that box and show the kids how many new sets of strings we had was like Christmas morning. The kids were so excited as they know what new strings do to their sound. Our orchestra has grown from 40 to 50 students this year and we had to use every school instrument. Some of them have not had new strings in quite a while. Kids work harder when they know what they are playing sounds good. \r\n\r\nThis year we took the group to a state run orchestra fall festival. We are a group that has every level of player. It is a big step for us to go. The kids had greeater confidence knowing that the instruments were not going to detract from their festival performance and experience. They learned so much from the clinicians and your generosity helped make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1752586545950,"projectUrl":"project/this-project-comes-with-strings-attached/9268645/","projectTitle":"This Project Comes With Strings Attached!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zimmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6079515_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542835924119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6079515"},{"teacherId":1054206,"projectId":9118271,"letterContent":"Your donation has made it possible for students to check out graphing calculators for the school year so that they have access to the same technology used in the classroom outside of class. \r\n\r\nIt is impossible to learn and practice upper level math without graphing technology and students prefer to use a handheld calculator compared to an app on their computer. It helps them to focus since there are not other distractions. \r\n\r\nWe have the classroom calculators and are building a set of calculators so that eventually all students will be issued a calculator when they register for college algebra. Thank you for being a part of this effort and supporting upper level mathematics.","fullyFundedDate":1749589528028,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-needed-2/9118271/","projectTitle":"Calculators Needed 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1054206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480225715610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thomasmvhs"},{"teacherId":989080,"projectId":9285247,"letterContent":"I teach seniors, and my goal each year is to make them FEEL something. Whether that is appreciation for their high school experience, or helping them see a sudden realization that hey, this 13 year ride wasn't nearly as bad as I thought; this book,which you helped me secure, teaches those lessons and more! \r\n\r\nMy favorite thing to do in conjunction with discussing this novel, is to have students use it as inspiration to teach their own lesson to their peers about the main themes we read about. These include: love, forgiveness, regret, and many other key concepts one will feel and experience as they graduate into the \"real world\".","fullyFundedDate":1746649423757,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-become-tuesday-people-with-new/9285247/","projectTitle":"Help Us Become “Tuesday People” With New Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serafini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp989080_orig.jpg?crop=685,685,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612897592492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/989080"},{"teacherId":8374544,"projectId":9131213,"letterContent":"This project has made such a meaningful difference for my students. Thanks to your generosity, every student now has their own copy of the book in their hands. Instead of having to share or feel left behind, they can annotate, follow along, and really connect with the text. The earbuds and portable chargers have been just as impactful—students can now listen to audiobooks without interruption, which has been such a gift for those who learn best by hearing the story read aloud.\r\n\r\nBecause of these resources, our classroom feels more engaged and alive. Discussions are richer, students are more confident in sharing their ideas, and struggling readers have the support they need to keep up and feel successful. I've seen students who once hesitated to read begin to follow along with excitement, and others who light up when they can listen and read at the same time.\r\n\r\nMany of my students face challenges outside of school, but having these reliable tools gives them the chance to focus on learning without extra stress. Your kindness has removed barriers and created an environment where every student feels included, supported, and capable of growing as a reader. Most importantly, you've helped spark a love for reading that I know will stay with them far beyond this classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785858034,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-readers/9131213/","projectTitle":"Empowering Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fivecoat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8374544"},{"teacherId":7261493,"projectId":9269216,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our library project, Be the Chapter that Changes Everything. Your donation has made a real and lasting impact. Because of your contribution, students are now building and exploring daily—with Legos in hand and curiosity in full swing. They've also taken a hands-on role in assembling our new aqua system, learning how plants nourish and sustain ecosystems. Watching them connect classroom learning with real-world systems has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, the Media Center has transformed into more than just a place for books—it's become a place where students gather, create, and grow. We're seeing more students stop by not just to study, but to relax, talk, and share ideas. The atmosphere is alive with energy and discovery, and that change is directly tied to the resources and space your generosity helped provide.\r\n\r\nThis space is becoming a hub for creativity, collaboration, and community—exactly what we envisioned when this project began. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and in our students. Together, we're helping them write the next great chapter in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746787408070,"projectUrl":"project/be-the-chapter-that-changes-everything/9269216/","projectTitle":"Be the Chapter That Changes Everything","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fairbanks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7261493"},{"teacherId":1054206,"projectId":9219679,"letterContent":"Two years ago my students and I started a quest. The quest was to find the best whiteboard markers for doing math. The students created a list of criteria. The markers needed to be bright. There needed to be multiple colors available. The markers needed to erase and not ghost the boards. We tried many different brands. We tried different types. Eventually, it was determined that the V Board refillable whiteboard markers met all the desired requirements. It was a bonus that these markers are refillable. There are 13 whiteboard stations in my classroom and each station has a set of 5 markers. The markers get used a lot. For the most recent school year, we never lost a marker. Instead the markers were refilled each time they started to fade. It was very easy to manage and the students love these markers. They love doing math and the whiteboards. By providing these high quality and environmentally conscious marker refills, you are supporting an active learning environment and students are VERY appreciative of the great learning tools.","fullyFundedDate":1744032790890,"projectUrl":"project/more-ink-for-our-whiteboard-markers/9219679/","projectTitle":"More Ink for Our Whiteboard Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1054206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480225715610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thomasmvhs"},{"teacherId":6562374,"projectId":9111891,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of the VR set and the whiteboards with markers to our Spanish class. These tools have brought our lessons to life in ways I couldn't have imagined. With the VR set, my students are now virtually exploring Spanish-speaking countries, landmarks, and cultural experiences that deepen their understanding and spark genuine excitement for the language. The whiteboards have encouraged more participation, allowing students to practice vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills in an engaging and collaborative way.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly enriched our classroom and enhanced the way we learn Spanish. It's not just about memorizing words anymore—it's about experiencing the language in context and building real-world connections. Thank you for investing in our students' education and helping create an immersive, inspiring environment. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1739561057715,"projectUrl":"project/a-whole-new-world/9111891/","projectTitle":"A Whole New World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hidalgo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6562374_orig.jpg?crop=1274,1274,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564429692760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6562374"},{"teacherId":7984797,"projectId":9116795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of you, my students received brand-new micropipettes that have completely transformed the way we conduct labs and explore science in our classroom. These tools have allowed us to complete activities with real-world techniques that many students wouldn't have access to otherwise.\r\n\r\nWhen the micropipettes first arrived, my students were genuinely excited—several of them lit up as if it were a holiday morning. They couldn't believe they'd get to use the same tools that researchers and professionals use in real laboratories. One student even said, \"I feel like a real scientist now!\"\r\n\r\nSo far, we've used the micropipettes in a DNA gel electrophoresis lab to simulate crime scene analysis, and in a cell biology unit where students practiced loading dye into wells. These hands-on experiences made complex concepts more tangible and helped students develop skills they can carry into college and beyond.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include a tissue engineering project where students will use the micropipettes to prepare microenvironments for growing cells. It's an exciting and ambitious unit, and thanks to your support, my students are ready for the challenge.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly made a difference. Thank you again for giving my students the opportunity to learn, explore, and grow through science.","fullyFundedDate":1739739474001,"projectUrl":"project/precision-in-science-micropipettes-for/9116795/","projectTitle":"Precision in Science: Micropipettes for Future Biologists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7984797_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y1000&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667969252932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7984797"},{"teacherId":8363839,"projectId":8947219,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our Spanish class and Spanish's club at Moon Valley High School. Your donation of the popcorn and cotton candy machines is more than just a gift it is an investment in our students' future. These tools will give our students the opportunity to engage in real-world, hands-on experiences that promote essential life skills such as communication, teamwork, and responsibility. By managing these machines during school events, our students will learn the value of hard work, customer service, and entrepreneurship in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will have a lasting impact, as the profits from student-led sales will be reinvested into future classroom projects and activities such as movie days or cultural events!!! I can see happy faces when they saw the pop corn machine in our classroom and that's priceless. Thank you!\r\nWe are truly grateful for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1739373549089,"projectUrl":"project/poppin-cotton-candy-with-pride-supp/8947219/","projectTitle":"\"Poppin' & Cotton Candy With Pride: Support Our Spanish!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8363839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647623406991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363839"},{"teacherId":1054206,"projectId":8938417,"letterContent":"Thank you for making it possible for more students to check out a calculator for at home use. The students who ask to use these calculators are hard-working and dedicated to learning mathematics. With each \"extra\" calculator to the class set of calculators, more students have the opportunity to access the math technology outside of class.\r\n\r\nThese calculators are used to graph functions, systems, and other fun things like polar graphs. Students are even finishing up the school year, using the calculators to complete a Python coding project. These calculators do more than add, subtract, multiply , and divide. \r\n\r\nThank you for providing a tool that helps students explore mathematics.","fullyFundedDate":1739373543289,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-their-own-calculator/8938417/","projectTitle":"Students Need Their Own Calculator","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1054206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480225715610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thomasmvhs"},{"teacherId":1054206,"projectId":8995419,"letterContent":"Coding requires planning and organized thought. Sometimes a code can be like using a formula. Sometimes a code is the application of an algorithm. Since mathematics uses formulas and algorithms, I believe that it is important for math studnets to have an experience with coding before they leave high school. Coding helps to illustrate the answer to the question, \"when we ever use this\" ?\r\n\r\nYour donation provided the tools necessary to allow students to complete a coding project involving light, color, and sound.","fullyFundedDate":1735698038186,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-coding-3/8995419/","projectTitle":"Math and Coding 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1054206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480225715610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thomasmvhs"},{"teacherId":1054206,"projectId":8975295,"letterContent":"Your donation has made it possible for my studnets to experience coding in the math classroom. \r\n\r\nMy studnets complete a coding project at the end of the school year using the TI-Nspire CX II Calculator, the TI-Innovator Hub, and the TI RGB Array. For their project they code in Python. The code will control the lights on the TI RGB Array through the TI-Innovator hub. They also will add music to their light show that is projected through the speaker in the TI-Innovator Hub.\r\n\r\nCoding is a realist application of the mathematical thinking and reasoning they have been doing throughout the math course. So many studnets take for granted what technology does for them and this unit provides a small opportunity for them to be in control of the technology.","fullyFundedDate":1733231973708,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-coding-2/8975295/","projectTitle":"Math and Coding 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1054206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480225715610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thomasmvhs"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_58668","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1468,"numTeachers":76,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":54,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":58668,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Moon Valley High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Moon Valley High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/glendale-union-hsd-205/moon-valley-high-school/58668"}