{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Camelback High School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8373607,"projectId":10525271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our project, \"A Space to Breathe: Supporting Student Mental Health.\" Because of your kindness, we have been able to create a more welcoming, comfortable, and supportive environment where students can feel safe, heard, and valued.\r\n\r\nAs a school social worker, I work with students navigating a variety of social, emotional, and personal challenges. Having a dedicated space with resources that promote emotional regulation, connection, and overall well-being makes a meaningful difference in the support we can provide. These materials help us create opportunities for students to pause, process their emotions, practice healthy coping strategies, and feel supported during difficult moments.\r\n\r\nOur goal is to continue building a space where students know they belong and where seeking support is encouraged. Your contributions have helped us take an important step toward making mental health resources more accessible and creating an environment that prioritizes student well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and recognizing the importance of their mental health. Your generosity extends far beyond the materials themselves. It helps us remind students that they matter, their feelings matter, and they deserve a space to breathe.","fullyFundedDate":1787341783701,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-to-breathe-supporting-student-m/10525271/","projectTitle":"A Space to Breathe: Supporting Student Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez Dawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8373607_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787205739535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8373607"},{"teacherId":7179562,"projectId":10504728,"letterContent":"Thank you for fueling my 9th graders! This project met two real needs at once. The Goldfish, Rice Krispies Treats, Dot's pretzels, That's It fruit bars, Smartfood popcorn, and Mott's fruit snacks give students a quick boost during our long block periods, especially for my 4th and 5th period classes, who often arrive hungry. The Kleenex and Purell are keeping our room healthier this cold and flu season, and the binders keep students' interactive notebooks and scaffolded notes organized so they can use them to study.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was during a tough practice set on solving equations with variables on both sides. Halfway through the block, I could see energy dropping, so we took a quick snack break. When students came back, they jumped back into the problems, and several kept going on ones they had been ready to give up on. The magnetic clips also let me display their worked examples on the whiteboard, so classmates could use each other's thinking as models.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, my students were thrilled. They asked whether the snacks were really for them and then started planning which ones they'd earn first. Seeing the tissues and hand sanitizer stocked up got a surprising number of \"finally!\" comments too.\r\n\r\nNext, we're moving deeper into linear equations and inequalities and building toward graphing and functions. Students will keep adding to their binders so they have organized notes to study from as the content builds.","fullyFundedDate":1787176994937,"projectUrl":"project/solve-snack-succeed-fueling-focus-in/10504728/","projectTitle":"Solve, Snack, Succeed: Fueling Focus in Algebra 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dumar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7179562_orig.png?crop=635,635,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733028146598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdumar"},{"teacherId":7179562,"projectId":10239938,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students see college as a real possibility! Our walls are now lined with pennants from the Big Ten, Arizona State, UCLA, USC, Stanford, Cal, UC Davis, San Jose State, Washington State, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Penn, and more. They've become part of how we talk about the future in our class.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments came shortly after we hung them up. A student pointed to a pennant and asked where the school was and what it would take to get in. That turned into a class conversation about the differences between state schools, private universities, and community colleges, and about how what students do in class right now connects to those options. Several students later looked up schools on their own and came back to tell me what they found.\r\n\r\nWhen students first walked in and saw the pennants, the room lit up. Students pointed out schools they recognized, asked about ones they'd never heard of, and started claiming \"their\" school. A few of them told me no one had ever talked to them about going to a school like Stanford or Harvard as if it were actually possible.\r\n\r\nNext, I'll keep connecting our learning to the future. Students will research a college of their choice, look at admission requirements and costs, and use what they learn to set academic goals for this year.","fullyFundedDate":1778306108807,"projectUrl":"project/find-your-future-a-classroom-of-college/10239938/","projectTitle":"Find Your Future: A Classroom of College Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dumar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7179562_orig.png?crop=635,635,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733028146598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdumar"},{"teacherId":7179562,"projectId":10215728,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in our badminton players! The new Yonex racquets, training hurdles, and agility ladder are part of every practice now. We start with ladder and hurdle footwork drills to build quickness and balance, then move into skill work and match play with racquets that respond the way a real competition racquet should.\r\n\r\nOne moment I'll remember came a few weeks into the season. One of my newer players, who had never held a racquet before joining the team, had been struggling to get to the shuttle in time. After weeks of ladder drills, she started covering the court noticeably faster, and in a practice match she chased down a drop shot she never would have reached before. Her teammates erupted, and you could see her confidence change.\r\n\r\nWhen the equipment arrived, my players couldn't wait to try it. They tested the racquets right away and immediately turned the agility ladder into a competition to see who could get through the fastest. Several were amazed they'd be playing with the same brand of racquet they see in professional matches.\r\n\r\nNext, we're putting this training to work in competition. Players are focusing on footwork, shot placement, and consistency, and the agility work will keep paying off as matches get more competitive.","fullyFundedDate":1780945561568,"projectUrl":"project/smash-sprint-succeed-badminton-meets/10215728/","projectTitle":"Smash, Sprint, Succeed: Badminton Meets Agility Training","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dumar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7179562_orig.png?crop=635,635,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733028146598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdumar"},{"teacherId":7179562,"projectId":10203170,"letterContent":"Thank you for transforming our classroom! The clipboards and storage racks have given my students the freedom to work anywhere in the room. During gallery walks and partner work, they take their clipboards to problems posted around the walls instead of being tied to their desks. The magnetic pen holders and file holder turned our whiteboard into an organized workstation, and the masking tape has gone into everything from labeling stations to marking up the floor for activities.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stands out was a gallery walk where students rotated through stations solving equations posted around the room. With clipboards and Sharpie highlighters in hand, they highlighted key information in each problem, moved easily from station to station, and stayed focused the whole period. Before, an activity like that would have meant students scrambling for a hard surface and something to write with.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, my students were excited to help set everything up. They put together the clipboard racks, stuck the magnetic holders on the board, and argued over highlighter colors. Several said the room felt more \"put together,\" and they've taken real ownership of keeping it that way.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll keep using stations, gallery walks, and collaborative problem-solving as we take on more complex Algebra 1 content. Our newly organized space makes it easy to move between activities without losing learning time.","fullyFundedDate":1778514817641,"projectUrl":"project/tools-tape-and-tidy-spaces-for-learnin/10203170/","projectTitle":"Tools, Tape, and Tidy Spaces for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dumar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7179562_orig.png?crop=635,635,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733028146598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdumar"},{"teacherId":7179562,"projectId":10023811,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me build a classroom where everything has a place! The binder pockets have been a game changer. Each student now keeps their notes, assignments, and reference sheets in one spot, so far fewer papers get lost and students can pull out their own notes when they're stuck on a problem. The magnetic file holder keeps handouts and make-up work on the wall where students can grab what they need without asking. The InkJoy gel pens and Flair markers mean nobody sits out of an activity because they don't have something to write with.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was a review day when students used the Flair markers to color-code each step of solving multi-step equations: one color for distributing, one for combining like terms, one for inverse operations. Seeing the steps in color helped several students finally see the structure of the problem instead of a jumble of numbers.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, students went straight for the Flair markers and started claiming colors. They were also surprised that strangers had sent them something as practical as binder pockets, and a few told me it was the first time they'd had a real system for organizing their work.\r\n\r\nNext, we're building on these routines as we move into new units. Students will keep using their binder pockets to collect notes and practice so they have a personal study guide ready for upcoming assessments.","fullyFundedDate":1776453085264,"projectUrl":"project/organized-tools-for-focused-confident-l/10023811/","projectTitle":"Organized Tools for Focused, Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dumar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7179562_orig.png?crop=635,635,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733028146598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdumar"},{"teacherId":7179562,"projectId":10023748,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fueling my students! Your snacks have become a regular part of our Algebra 1 classroom. Many of my students come to class hungry, especially in the late morning and after lunch, and now I can hand someone a nutrition bar, a bag of Goldfish, or a Slim Jim so they can refocus and get back to the math instead of watching the clock. We also use the snacks as incentives for attendance, participation, and positive behavior, which has helped strengthen our classroom routines and community.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stands out happened during our unit test on solving equations. Before we started, I passed out gum and a small snack to everyone. Students told me they felt calmer and more ready to focus, and I saw more of them working through every problem and checking their answers instead of giving up partway through.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, my students couldn't believe all of it was for them. They immediately started debating Cheez-Its versus Goldfish and Pop-Tarts versus Rice Krispies Treats. More than one student asked, \"Wait, who sent these?\" When I told them that people they had never met wanted them to succeed, a few of them were genuinely surprised and touched.\r\n\r\nNext, we're moving from solving equations and inequalities into graphing linear relationships and functions. Your snacks will keep my students energized as they take on more challenging, collaborative work and prepare for their next assessments. Thank you for showing my students that their community believes in them.","fullyFundedDate":1776445578436,"projectUrl":"project/snack-math-success/10023748/","projectTitle":"Snack + Math = Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dumar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7179562_orig.png?crop=635,635,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733028146598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdumar"},{"teacherId":7429089,"projectId":10421362,"letterContent":"Donors, please do not take my next few sentences as hyperbole, because they are meant as earnest and factual; your generous donations saved our Erdkinder projects! \r\n\r\nWhile we remained hopeful despite the weather forecasts, when we arrived to Woods Canyon Lake on September 16th, we were welcomed to the wilderness with torrential rain, unyielding wind, and chilling temperatures. Without your donations, we would not have had binders, which kept our Erdkinder notebooks and curriculum dry and safe! While our socks, tents, and hamburger buns were water-logged and soggy, our readings and journal entries remained dry because of you! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1786151295174,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-school-year-strong/10421362/","projectTitle":"Starting the School Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7429089_orig.jpg?crop=563,563,x99,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650296437023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7429089"},{"teacherId":10202554,"projectId":10493904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping make our social work space a welcoming and supportive place for them! The snacks, bean bag chairs, and fidgets have already made such a positive impact. Our students **absolutely love the bean bags** and are always excited to use them during check-ins, small groups, and time spent in our social work space. Having a comfortable place to sit and decompress has helped create an environment where students feel safe, relaxed, and more comfortable opening up and engaging in conversations.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and fidgets have also been a huge hit with our students. Fidgets give students an appropriate way to keep their hands busy and help them stay engaged during conversations and activities, while snacks provide a simple but meaningful way to help students feel cared for and welcomed. These resources may seem small, but they have made a noticeable difference in helping our students feel comfortable and connected when they come to see us.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for investing in our students. As a school social worker, it means so much to see how these simple resources can help a student feel more comfortable, supported, and cared for when they walk through our door. **Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create a space where they can feel safe, welcomed, and valued. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are so thankful for your support!**","fullyFundedDate":1787176995843,"projectUrl":"project/safe-space-to-feel-regulate-thrive-s/10493904/","projectTitle":"Safe Space to Feel, Regulate & Thrive School Social Worker","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10202554_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786758851249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10202554"},{"teacherId":10083232,"projectId":10025740,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have consistent, daily access to snacks that make a difference in their daily lives. These snacks are more than just food, they are a source of comfort and care. Students now know they can count on our classroom for breakfast when they ran out the door or for a quick pick-me-up when they are down. Students seeing snacks readily available each day makes them feel seen and supported.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom has become an even more welcoming space where students can focus on learning without the distraction of hunger. I've seen students more energized, engaged, and more at ease since this food has been available. Your kindness has truly impacted my students and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1772378087308,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-resilience-snacks-that-support/10025740/","projectTitle":"Fueling Resilience: Snacks That Support Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McClure","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10083232_orig.jpg?crop=2292,2292,x368,y794&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761439150224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nikita-mcclure1"},{"teacherId":7429089,"projectId":10094023,"letterContent":"Through your generous donations our students have started the process of weaving plarn mats for individuals experiencing homelessness. Not only have your donations positively effected my students, by giving them the materials to complete service hours and learn about housing insecurity and harm reduction, but you have positively impacted the lives of those that will receive the mats as well. These large finger weaving looms will be available for hundreds of students to utilize in order to help their communities. \r\nOn top of this, I have made a \"how to fingerweave\" video, available to the public, using one of our new looms. Hopefully this video reaches an even wider audience of people trying to make an impact on their communities. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1771005349507,"projectUrl":"project/service-learning-and-work-of-the-hand/10094023/","projectTitle":"Service Learning and Work of the Hand","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7429089_orig.jpg?crop=563,563,x99,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650296437023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7429089"},{"teacherId":7179562,"projectId":9930977,"letterContent":"Our wrestling program is back after two years, and having the right gear has made all the difference. Students are training in proper shoes and kneepads, which means less hesitation and more actual learning. Before, kids were slipping and holding back during drills — now they're moving with confidence and picking up technique way faster. It's amazing what the right equipment can unlock.\r\nThey were genuinely excited, especially about the shoes. There's something about having real gear that makes students feel like real athletes. Our female wrestlers were especially grateful for the sports bras and socks — the little things that are easy to overlook but mean a lot when you're the one trying to train and compete. You could just see everyone stand a little taller.\r\nWe're zeroing in on fundamentals — stance, movement, takedowns, mat awareness — so every athlete has a solid base to build from. The bigger goal is getting students competition-ready and building a program that Camelback can be proud of for years to come. Beyond the sport, we're building team culture: accountability, resilience, showing up for each other. 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