{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carl Hayden Community High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3330473,"projectId":9880462,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations to the Falcon Art Club. The students had a lot of fun working together using the materials to make the slime. It definitely taught them teamwork. They were having some trouble in the beginning with the ratio of ingredients. They made small practice batches to make sure they had it correct before making larger batches of the slime. The students were laughing and giggling because the first one didn't come out well. They figured out too much borax was used. They got the next one right and found their groove from there. They created their own assembly line, in a way. There were ten students making the slime while another two were handling the ingredients and dosing them out to each other as they were needed, to keep batches from getting mixed together. It was cool to be able to step back and watch them organize themselves!\r\n\tThe students have had a lot of fun making the slime. This process has helped create leaders, build confidence, and build friendships. Art students are known to be introvert and very quiet. This activity helped bring out personalities as they were working together. \r\n\tThe students continue to show perseverance in working together toward the goal of raising funds to attend an arts trip. So far, they have not met their goal fundraising amount but are continuing to work at it. They still have six to seven weeks of school time to do fundraising before they will need to put in paperwork to go on the trip so fingers crossed, they can make it! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1766513703642,"projectUrl":"project/slime-for-exciting-art-trips/9880462/","projectTitle":"Slime for Exciting Art Trips","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3330473_orig.jpg?crop=654,654,x54,y618&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661463241373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3330473"},{"teacherId":10101022,"projectId":9967824,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have access to something that truly makes a difference in their daily lives. These snacks are more than just food, they are a source of comfort, and care. Whether students are constantly having to rush out the door without breakfast or don't have enough to eat at home, they now know they can count on our classroom. When the snack table was set up (which I am able to replenish daily, thanks to you all) and the first snacks arrived, it created a feeling of being seen and supported that has stayed with them each day.\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, more engaged, and more at ease knowing their basic needs are met. Your kindness has had a ripple effect far beyond what you may have imagined, and I am truly grateful for the support and compassion this project was able to show my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766513703969,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-smart-snacks-for-growing/9967824/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds: Smart Snacks for Growing Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10101022_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760126821171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chhsnavarro"},{"teacherId":10101022,"projectId":9815686,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have access to something that truly makes a difference in their daily lives. These snacks are more than just food, they are a source of comfort, and care. Whether students are constantly having to rush out the door without breakfast or don't have enough to eat at home, they now know they can count on our classroom. When the snack table was set up and the first snacks arrived, it created a feeling of being seen and supported that has stayed with them each day.\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 knowing their basic needs are met. Your kindness has had a ripple effect far beyond what you may have imagined, and I am truly grateful for the support and compassion this project was able to show my students.","fullyFundedDate":1762801058367,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-smart-snacks-for-growing/9815686/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds: Smart Snacks for Growing Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10101022_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760126821171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chhsnavarro"},{"teacherId":9468553,"projectId":9722699,"letterContent":"Our students are actively using the new guitars during lunch and Advisory. During Advisory on Tuesdays 15 students can sign up for our BYOGuitar event. Students who do not have a guitar can borrow one of the guitars provided by Donors Choose. Students typically play in smaller groups although they have decided to come together to practice a couple of songs as a bigger group. The guitars have allowed us to incorporate hands-on music-making into lessons focused on rhythm, collaboration, and creative expression.\r\n\r\nWhen the guitars arrived, students were visibly excited and immediately curious. Many of our students already play instruments and sing, and while bringing guitars into a library space was initially cacophonous students have since formed into groups to play the same song together. This has helped build community and collaboration and allowed students to take a break from social media and gaming apps and communicate in meaningful ways with their peers. \r\n\r\nNext, students will continue working toward playing complete songs together as a group. They will practice reading chord charts, maintaining rhythm, and listening to one another as an ensemble. These next steps will culminate in informal performances that build confidence and reinforce teamwork, helping students see themselves as musicians while developing perseverance and creative skills.","fullyFundedDate":1767202999831,"projectUrl":"project/strumming-our-stories-guitars-for-cultu/9722699/","projectTitle":"Strumming Our Stories: Guitars for Cultural Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468553"},{"teacherId":3450602,"projectId":9552550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the book Solito to our class. Your kindness has given us the opportunity to read a powerful and meaningful story that many of us deeply connected with. \r\n\r\nSolito is helping us better understand themes of identity, family, resilience, and the immigrant experience. It sparked thoughtful discussions in our classroom and allowed us to see the world through a different perspective. (Especially with everything that is going on with ICE in the US.) Having access to this book made our learning more engaging and impactful.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support of our education and your belief in the importance of reading. Your donation made a difference in our classroom, and we are very grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1764882494036,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-changing-lives/9552550/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Changing Lives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3450602"},{"teacherId":8004110,"projectId":9500725,"letterContent":"These new art supplies have brought creativity, confidence, and hands-on learning into our weekly support group in meaningful ways. Using the Do-a-Dot Art Markers, Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers, Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper, and glue sticks, students have been able to fully engage in projects that support both academic learning and social-emotional growth.\r\nI was able to create inclusive, low-stress learning experiences where students could express themselves, practice skills, and engage more deeply with content.","fullyFundedDate":1762113533881,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies/9500725/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8004110_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629812816733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8004110"},{"teacherId":8004110,"projectId":9170479,"letterContent":"We are using the Chill & Create Kit as part of our daily routines to support students' well-being, focus, and self-regulation. These resources have become especially valuable during independent work time, small groups, and moments when students need a reset before re-engaging with learning.\r\nThe Chill & Create Kit has helped create a learning environment where students feel supported, regulated, and ready to learn. These tools are not just calming—they directly enhance students' ability to focus, persist, and engage meaningfully in their academic work.","fullyFundedDate":1746786392181,"projectUrl":"project/chill-create-kit/9170479/","projectTitle":"Chill & Create Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8004110_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629812816733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8004110"},{"teacherId":8004110,"projectId":8854380,"letterContent":"Since receiving our LITTLE FREE LIBRARY® Kit, ABC Coloring Book, Katie Can: A Story About Special Needs, and How Are You?, these resources have quickly become meaningful tools for connection, inclusion, and student voice on our campus, as well as made our campus a more welcoming space.\r\n\r\nDoing more than supporting literacy, it fosters belonging, empathy, and self-expression. Through shared stories, art, and access to books, our students are learning that their voices matter and their differences are strengths.","fullyFundedDate":1728936657190,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-worlds-building-literacy-toge/8854380/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Worlds: Building Literacy Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8004110_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629812816733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8004110"},{"teacherId":10101022,"projectId":9815411,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to dive into true hands-on learning by creating their own individual jarred ecosystems. From the very beginning, their excitement was out of this world! With all of the supplies donated, each student was able to independently build their own jarred ecosystem layer by layer and took pride in making it unique, with some even giving their jars creative names. After all students were able to create their jar, from laying down the soil, to filling the jar with water in the end, we placed the ecosystems near windows or under grow lights to ensure that all of their hard work would thrive. In the days and weeks after, students were amazed to observe the elodea producing tiny oxygen bubbles on their leaves. This made the process of photosynthesis come alive right before their eyes. We continued to revisit these ecosystems throughout our entire photosynthesis and cellular respiration unit, using them as a living model to deepen understanding. Some students were so inspired that they even expanded their ecosystems by adding small aquatic organisms (such as snails, slugs, and even microscopic shrimp!), sparking even more curiosity and discussion.\r\n\r\nTo deepen their understanding, I also created a few ecosystems that were kept out of sunlight. These jars became just as impactful, as students observed the elodea begin to deteriorate and grow mold over time. This powerful comparison helped them clearly see the importance of sunlight and all necessary inputs in the photosynthesis process. It led to meaningful conversations about how delicate and interconnected ecosystems are, and why every component matters.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue to observe, record, and analyze changes in their ecosystems, connecting their findings to larger concepts like energy transfer and matter cycling. Your support has not only provided materials, but has created an engaging, inquiry based learning experience that my students will remember long after this unit. Thank you for helping bring science to life in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760895698732,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-jars-big-science-life-in-action/9815411/","projectTitle":"Tiny Jars, Big Science: Life in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10101022_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760126821171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chhsnavarro"},{"teacherId":7933502,"projectId":9278739,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for the donation. I was able to share 4 of the 5 Phone Homes with other teachers and they have really taken advantage of them. It allows for a point of reference for housing phones and the students respect the space.\r\n\r\nThey reacted great when they first saw it. It is a good size and cute for what it is. The students have been keeping away their phones for the most part, but the home is perfect to use when necessary.\r\n\r\nThis is just a simple box; it helps me and other teachers at my campus. I have already had requests for more of them so I will need to see what I can do to help out others. Thanks again everyone for your support in our classrooms and for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1747146916706,"projectUrl":"project/phone-hotel/9278739/","projectTitle":"Phone Hotel","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933502"},{"teacherId":3450602,"projectId":8954178,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation, we now have the ability to play music that brings energy and excitement to our events, gatherings, and daily activities. Whether it's setting the mood for a celebration or simply lifting spirits with a great playlist, your speakers have become a meaningful part of our environment. The students used the speaker to welcome the Class of 2029 incoming Freshman. \r\n\r\nYour support helps us create a more lively and engaging atmosphere, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity. Thank you again for your kindness and for helping us turn up the volume—in more ways than one!","fullyFundedDate":1742089325973,"projectUrl":"project/project-confidence-donate-to-public-spe/8954178/","projectTitle":"Project Confidence: Donate to Public Speaking Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3450602"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60116","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2066,"numTeachers":121,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.8,"schoolId":60116,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carl Hayden Community High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carl Hayden Community High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/phoenix-union-high-school-district/carl-hayden-community-high-school/60116"}