{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mission Heights Preparatory High School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8089314,"projectId":9278878,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new classroom supplies, their excitement was immediate. The calculators, lined and graph paper, and digital clock have already made a huge difference in the flow of our lessons. Having a full set of calculators means no one has to sit out or share during math activities, which helps every student stay engaged and confident in their learning. The digital clock has been great for keeping timed practice sessions on track, while the lined and graph paper give students the tools they need to stay organized and focused. The stickers have become a small but powerful motivator especially since they are scented. Students light up when they earn one for showing effort.\r\nMoving forward, my students will continue to use these materials daily as we strengthen our math skills and organizational habits. These resources are helping them build responsibility and confidence in their learning. Your generosity has not only supplied essential tools but also created an environment where students feel supported and motivated to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1754057895897,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-supplies-for-student/9278878/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8089314_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646779211810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8089314"},{"teacherId":9930440,"projectId":9128758,"letterContent":"On behalf of our AP Biology class, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support in funding our classroom incubator. Your donation has made a lasting impact on our students and has transformed the way we explore biology in the lab.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the incubator, our students have been able to conduct hands-on experiments that bring microbiology to life. Instead of just reading about bacterial growth and cellular processes, they've been able to culture and observe microorganisms in real time — an experience that has sparked genuine excitement and curiosity. The incubator has turned our classroom into a mini research lab, where students take ownership of their investigations, form hypotheses, and watch their results unfold.\r\n\r\nMany students have shared how these experiments have inspired them to pursue future studies in microbiology, medicine, and laboratory science. The incubator didn't just enhance our lab capabilities — it deepened our understanding of the scientific process and reminded us all how powerful curiosity can be when it's nurtured with the right tools.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their education. Your kindness has given them an opportunity to experience the joy of discovery and the wonder of science in action. We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping us grow the next generation of scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1740523744972,"projectUrl":"project/incubating-the-dreams-of-future-biologis/9128758/","projectTitle":"Incubating the Dreams of Future Biologists!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9930440_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740432187227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9930440"},{"teacherId":8361767,"projectId":9107701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift to my students! Now we are able to be heard in our concerts and record ourselves as well. We will use your gifts again for our winter concert coming up in a few months, as well as in all of our monthly live music events that we have at the school.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, our students are about to audition for the Regional Choir, where they will use the choir binders that you so generously donated. We have never had choir binders before and they are so helpful and helping students keep their music organized. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1741537094116,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-choir-be-competition-ready/9107701/","projectTitle":"Help Our Choir Be Competition Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361767"},{"teacherId":8361767,"projectId":9128620,"letterContent":"Since receiving your generous gift, I have been able to add a percussion unit to my introduction to music class and from that group of students we created a performing group! Their first performance was at a pep rally a few weeks ago and it was a resounding success! \r\n\r\nNow we are looking to expand our performing group as there have been so many more interested students after attending the pep rally. We already have our next performance booked!\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for your generous and kind gift!!!","fullyFundedDate":1740506080886,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-percussion-to-our-school-with/9128620/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Percussion to Our School with a Bucket Brigade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361767"},{"teacherId":6195752,"projectId":9128962,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of books for our Spanish class. Your thoughtful contribution of reading materials at a variety of levels has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your support of language learning and cultural exploration.\r\n\r\nLearning a new language is both a challenge and a journey, one that opens doors to understanding other cultures, connecting with people from around the world, and seeing life from new perspectives. For many of my students, this is their first experience studying another language, and having access to authentic, level-appropriate books makes that journey both more engaging and more successful. Your donation has given them the opportunity to explore stories, ideas, and characters in Spanish that match their current abilities while still inspiring them to reach for higher levels of comprehension.\r\n\r\nThe books you provided cover such a wonderful range—some with simple vocabulary and clear illustrations for our beginners, and others with more complex plots and cultural themes for our advanced students. This variety allows every student to find something that fits their interests and reading confidence. It also gives me, as their teacher, more tools to differentiate instruction and to help each learner feel successful and motivated.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've seen students eagerly flipping through the pages, asking questions about new words, and sharing summaries with classmates. They are proud to be reading in another language, and that enthusiasm is priceless. These books are helping to build not just vocabulary and grammar skills, but also a genuine love for the Spanish language and the cultures that speak it.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds my students that their community supports their education and believes in their potential. For some of them, this may be the first time they've had access to books in another language, and that experience can spark a lifelong curiosity for learning and travel. It shows them that what they are learning in the classroom connects to the real world—and that others value their efforts to grow and communicate beyond their own language and culture.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their future and for making such a thoughtful contribution to our classroom library. Your kindness has created a more dynamic and inclusive learning environment, one where every student has the chance to find a book that excites them, challenges them, and builds their confidence as a Spanish learner.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for the example you set through your generosity. Please know that your donation will be enjoyed by many students for years to come, and it will continue to inspire curiosity, learning, and appreciation for the Spanish language and the many cultures it represents.","fullyFundedDate":1740537643095,"projectUrl":"project/read-a-story-learn-a-language/9128962/","projectTitle":"Read a Story, Learn a Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6195752_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661629964703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6195752"},{"teacherId":8361826,"projectId":9127616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! With your help, my students are now able to practice real-world money skills through our new ESS Store, where they use classroom currency to make purchases, budget their earnings, and plan for savings. These materials have transformed our classroom into an interactive learning environment that promotes independence and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe first time my students saw the new store setup, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately began discussing what items they could \"buy\" and how to budget their classroom earnings wisely. It was incredible to watch them apply math and problem-solving skills in such a meaningful and hands-on way.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was when a student carefully calculated how much more they needed to \"earn\" before making a desired purchase, showing a genuine understanding of budgeting and delayed gratification. Moments like this are exactly what this project was meant to inspire.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue expanding the ESS Store to include more life-skill challenges, such as comparison shopping, saving for larger goals, and managing needs versus wants. These activities will help prepare my students to make confident, informed decisions beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students' futures and helping them build essential independent living skills. Your generosity truly made a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1740527336352,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-de-leons-ess-life-skills-classroom/9127616/","projectTitle":"Mrs. De Leon's ESS Life Skills Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8361826_orig.jpg?crop=303,303,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662260975740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361826"},{"teacherId":8361826,"projectId":9127617,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have a welcoming and engaging space to develop their reading skills while feeling calm, focused, and supported. With the funds provided through DonorsChoose, I was able to set up a reading station that includes flexible seating, tactile sensory tools, and a variety of high-interest, grade-level books that meet my students' diverse needs and abilities.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these materials, many of my students struggled to stay engaged during reading time. The traditional classroom setup often made it difficult for them to focus or feel comfortable enough to fully participate. Now, the station gives them a safe and inviting place to explore stories at their own pace. The tools help them manage anxiety and improve attention, while the books, carefully chosen for different reading levels and interests, encourage a genuine love for reading.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly transformed our classroom. It has turned reading time into an experience that supports both literacy and emotional regulation. My students are not only improving their academic skills but also developing self-confidence and joy in learning something that will impact them far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping create a space where every learner can thrive.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nCrystal Martinez (De Leon)\r\nSpecial Education Teacher\r\nMission Heights Preparatory High School","fullyFundedDate":1746631704569,"projectUrl":"project/ess-classroom-upgrades-providing-resour/9127617/","projectTitle":"ESS Classroom Upgrades, Providing Resources and a Cozy Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8361826_orig.jpg?crop=303,303,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662260975740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361826"},{"teacherId":5719171,"projectId":9128536,"letterContent":"I thank you a thousand times a day in my mind! Since the addition of the new books, students have been drawn to my classroom and have started checking out books! I have also been able to have the resources to start an activity a few times a month called, First Chapter Friday, where students review and recommend books. This has also prompted a lot of books being checked out! The biggest moment was when a student approached me and asked me to sponsor a school book club! My teacher heart was full! I am happy to report that we have had our first book club interest meeting and the club has been established! We have enough members that by second quarter of this year we will start our first book. The students are committed to 90 minutes a week after school for the club! Kids and books! Mission POSSIBLE!\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our reading journey! I look forward to sharing your donations over and over with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746787407802,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-possibility-empowering-student/9128536/","projectTitle":"Pages of Possibility: Empowering Students With Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5719171_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x403,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740524043658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5719171"},{"teacherId":5622105,"projectId":9128438,"letterContent":"Thank you for your commitment to donate to my classroom. With the materials provided, I am able to provide more students with free guitar tuition, with some of the best strings money can buy, as well as free chess tuition with state of the art (yet user friendly) clocks, mats, pieces, and travel bags. \r\n\r\nDuring chess season, specifically, we can now have every player practice on a board instead of taking turns like before. This is incredible! As for the guitar strings and materials provided, I can teach students the anatomy of the guitar: clean or change strings, polish the fretboards, clip the strings, etc. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1740584345803,"projectUrl":"project/music-and-chess-whats-the-difference/9128438/","projectTitle":"Music and Chess. What's the Difference, Really?!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5622105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564934325366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5622105"},{"teacherId":2482053,"projectId":9174561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my classroom! The students especially loved the treats and scented bookmarks. It's a fun way to add something a little extra to make their day more special. When they achieve certain scores on IXL practice, they earn candy - which is a huge motivation for them! They also love anything scented, so the bookmarks are a bit hit!\r\n\r\nOn the practical side of things, the sticky notes and note cards are especially helpful for analyzing text and organizing writing. It's always nice to have a variety of options and colors to choose from to mix things up a bit.\r\n\r\nI know all of these materials will help our year continue to be fun and rewarding as we work together to learn new things and become stronger reader, writers, and speakers. Thank you again for thinking of us!","fullyFundedDate":1746487161096,"projectUrl":"project/reading-writing-and-speaking/9174561/","projectTitle":"Reading, Writing, and Speaking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2482053_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482348724670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dana-reeves"},{"teacherId":9931014,"projectId":9129658,"letterContent":"My students have all been extremely grateful for your generous donation. We've been using the materials you provided to learn about healthy eating habits.\r\n\r\nFor my project, I ordered a large variety of condiments. I used them to help my students learn that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is not a chore, or a way to get excused from the table. Fruits and vegetables are an important part of our diet and, thanks to your generous donations, there are ways to make that food tasty and fun through appropriate seasonings and sauces.","fullyFundedDate":1740626073965,"projectUrl":"project/dont-drown-your-food/9129658/","projectTitle":"Don't Drown Your Food","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheldon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931014"},{"teacherId":8089314,"projectId":9127619,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, I've been able to provide my students with the working snacks they need to stay focused and energized throughout the day. At this age, they are constantly growing and constantly hungry! Having a small snack during lessons has made a noticeable difference in their ability to concentrate, especially during independent work and group projects. It's amazing how something so simple can have such a big impact on their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the best moments was during a writing assignment when a student grabbed a snack and said, \"Now I can actually think!\" That really stuck with me. These snacks have become more than just food, they've become a way to show students that their needs are seen and supported. As we continue our classroom projects and dive into new units, I'll keep making sure students have access to these essential resources so they can do their best work. Your support has made our classroom a more welcoming and productive space, and we are so grateful. 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