{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Encinal High School & Junior Jets","outOfStateSupporters":21.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7483433,"projectId":9606431,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in so promptly funding my project this fall. We've been using the supplies ALL SEMESTER and it has actually prompted the kids into some better hygeine in general! (YAY! You'd be astonished at how grubby teenagers are!) \r\n\r\nWhen I showed them the supplies, I think my students thought I was some kind of germaphobe, but since we've managed to keep any real plague from washing through their senior year, so far, I think they have bcome true believers. I am certain it is helpful to disinfect their shared resources routinely, and have that hand sanitizer at their fingertips - literally! \r\n\r\nYour support means not only am I not buying this stuff out of my own pocket, but that I've had enough on hand that I haven't even had to THINK about whether or not I am running out has been a load of my plate!\r\n\r\nI hope you enjoiy your holiday season!","fullyFundedDate":1755727181194,"projectUrl":"project/stop-the-spread/9606431/","projectTitle":"Stop the Spread!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7483433_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x153,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641343587184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7483433"},{"teacherId":8202738,"projectId":9510273,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to the entire Alameda community for our Donors Choose project getting funded! It is such a bonus for the students to always know that they can come to this classroom to get a snack. \r\n\r\nI actually have students coming in all day long asking for snacks, and it feels so good to be able to tell them, \"YES!\" One of the fun side effects of having snacks for kids is that I get students I had last year coming by for a snack. It gives us a good chance to check in and visit with one another, since we don't have class together anymore.\r\n\r\nOverall, I'm just so pleased that our community supports us in this way. I and all the EHS students say a big, hearty, \"THANK YOU!!!\"","fullyFundedDate":1754369624081,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs-for-history-students/9510273/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs for History Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pabarcus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8202738"},{"teacherId":7415809,"projectId":9625223,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, you've helped unlock something truly special in my classroom. The DJI Osmo Phone Gimbals and tripods you funded have become game-changers for over 100 students in grades 7-12 who are learning the art and skill of visual storytelling.\r\n\r\nHow This Technology Helps Students Learn\r\nYou might use your smartphone to capture everyday moments, but in our high-tech media classroom, these devices have become professional-grade filmmaking tools. Our students produce real video content for our school's social media presence and create polished films for our annual spring film festival. The gimbals you provided give their phone footage that smooth, cinematic quality that was simply impossible to achieve before. Instead of shaky, amateur-looking clips, students now capture shots with the professional polish that matches the calibre of their storytelling—helping them build essential composition and filming skills they'll use throughout their careers.\r\nThe tripods have opened up entirely new possibilities for our broadcasting students. After athletic events, they can now conduct player interviews on the spot without lugging around heavy equipment or needing a partner to hold the camera. This independence has empowered students to take ownership of their productions in ways we couldn't before.\r\n\r\nWhat Excites Students Most\r\nWhile there's admittedly a learning curve—students have told me the gimbals take some practice to master—they're absolutely thrilled by what becomes possible once they get the hang of it. The most exciting part? They can now achieve unique camera angles and dynamic shots that bring their creative visions to life. One student was so inspired that she produced an entire 5-minute film completely on her own using the gimbal, capturing professional-quality footage that would have been impossible without this equipment. The pride in her voice when she talked about those shots was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nStudents Who've Embraced This Technology\r\nThat solo filmmaker I mentioned represents so many of our students who've embraced this technology with passion and determination. Students who previously needed partners or assistance can now work independently, exploring their creative instincts without technical limitations holding them back. Our broadcasting students have become more confident and proactive, knowing they have the tools to capture quality content whenever news breaks or opportunities arise.\r\n\r\nA Heartfelt Thank You\r\nDonors, you've done something remarkable. You've given my students—who are creative, passionate, and so deserving—the tools to match their talent with professional-quality output. These gimbals and tripods will serve students for years to come, helping each new group develop the media literacy, composition, and technical skills that are critical for success in our digital world. You believed in what I see every day: students with incredible stories to tell who simply needed the right tools to tell them. Thank you for making that possible. Thank you for investing in their futures. Thank you for helping them create work they can be truly proud to share with our community.","fullyFundedDate":1755713975782,"projectUrl":"project/vision-to-video-help-my-students-become/9625223/","projectTitle":"Vision to Video: Help My Students Become Digital Storytellers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henneman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7415809_orig.jpg?crop=2338,2338,x712,y685&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755653007098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7415809"},{"teacherId":9704595,"projectId":9315554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our dissection project. Your support allowed us to purchase preserved fish and other specimens for our AP Biology and Marine Biology classes. Because of you, my students had the opportunity to dive into hands-on learning, observing anatomy up close and exploring key concepts such as organ systems, adaptation, and evolution. For many of them, this was their first exposure to such in-depth scientific inquiry, and the experience was transformative. They were able to connect textbook concepts to the real world, sparking curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of biology.\r\n\r\nYour donation not only provided them with the tools to succeed in the classroom, but also helped prepare them for future college-level labs and STEM careers. It's students like these—bright, eager, and passionate about science—who will benefit from your investment for years to come. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for helping us turn curiosity into discovery. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on their education, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1750154225396,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-ap-bio-and-marine/9315554/","projectTitle":"Hands-on learning for AP Bio and Marine Bio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. OJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724524710729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704595"},{"teacherId":9704595,"projectId":9315319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. Your support will make a world of difference for my students, who thrive when they can engage with science through hands-on, inquiry-based projects. With your donation, we'll be able to purchase materials for exciting activities, from creating models to visualize cellular processes to measuring cellular respiration in our AP Biology lab. Additionally, your help will allow us to paint our school garden planters, turning the space into an inspiring place where students can connect with nature and each other.\r\n\r\nYour gift also enables us to invest in a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, which will provide us with access to valuable lessons and worksheets to further enrich our curriculum. These projects not only deepen students' understanding of biology, but they also encourage creativity, teamwork, and a sense of pride in their school community. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping us bring these ideas to life in such meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1750154225361,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-action-engaging-minds-and-br/9315319/","projectTitle":"Science in Action: Engaging Minds and Brightening Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. OJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724524710729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704595"},{"teacherId":9704595,"projectId":9271386,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our growing AP Biology program. This year, I've had the pleasure of teaching 23 dedicated students, and next year that number will increase to 140 across four sections. Your donation will help us meet the rising demand for lab supplies, especially for key experiments in photosynthesis and cellular respiration. With these additional materials, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour support allows students to work collaboratively, think critically, and explore biological concepts in depth. These lab experiences not only build scientific skills but also inspire a lasting interest in biology. I am truly grateful for your contribution, which plays a vital role in helping us provide a rich and engaging science education to all of our AP Biology students.","fullyFundedDate":1746268170646,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-access-to-ap-biology/9271386/","projectTitle":"Expanding Access to Ap Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. OJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724524710729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704595"},{"teacherId":9627795,"projectId":9111515,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has the calculators we needed and the impact has been both immediate and meaningful!\r\n\r\nStudents who used to hesitate are now participating more actively in math lessons. When faced with problems that look intimidating, they often use calculators to test different values and check their thinking. For some students, guessing and checking is an entry point into engagement and often leads to stronger mathematical reasoning over time. These calculators have made a huge difference, especially for students who tend to shut down when presented with mathematical sentences or expressions. With calculators available, these students are more willing to try, to ask each other questions, and to stick with a problem through collaboration.\r\n\r\nFrom a teaching perspective, the calculators have opened up more opportunities to have meaningful conversations during small group or individual check-ins. Without the added demand of performing precise mental math, I can ask guiding questions that build on students' prior knowledge and support both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.\r\n\r\nIn one instance, a student was stuck on a multi-step linear equation like 3x + 6 = 18. \r\n Instead of simply walking them through how to isolate the variable, I was able to ask questions that drew out their reasoning (\"The solution will be 'x = ?', so how do we isolate x?\"), tested their understanding (\"I need to get rid of the 6 and the 3... I can make zero on this side, but I have to subtract from the other side too to keep it balanced\"), and reinforced the procedure (\"What's 18 minus 6? And then divide by 3?\").\r\n\r\nMoments like that capture exactly what we hope for: students feeling capable in their thinking and confident in their knowledge. Whether you're a parent, a community member, or someone who simply believes in students, your support is helping us build a more encouraging, thoughtful, and empowering learning environment. My students and I are deeply grateful for your generosity and faith in what we're capable of, and thank you for being part of that journey!","fullyFundedDate":1740421456517,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-mathematical-minds/9111515/","projectTitle":"Let's Build Mathematical Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9627795_orig.jpg?crop=1960,1960,x0,y849&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726554675866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clo3103"},{"teacherId":3823986,"projectId":8642866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me create a tea station in my classroom. My students love having easy access to tea. Many of them do use the space as a moment to take a few breathes and center themselves while the water boils. We have gone through dozens of boxes of tea this year! \r\n\r\nSome of my students have started to staple the inspirational messages from the tea bags onto the board above the tea cart. We call it our \"positivi-tea\" wall. My former students who stop by and see the tea station are instantly jealous. It has changed the culture of my classroom in such a positive way. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1723588964092,"projectUrl":"project/calming-tea-corner/8642866/","projectTitle":"Calming Tea Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calahane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3823986_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565635871045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3823986"},{"teacherId":8202738,"projectId":9183722,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. You allowed my students to have Kleenex regularly that they can count on. It makes them feel so seen to know that people in our community care enough to make a donation that's going to help them. Even something as small is having a box of Kleenex, available to them helps them feel Like they are part of a community. I actually have kids stopping by at all times of the day looking for Kleenex when they need to blow their noses and they feel so connected that they can get it in my classroom. We have you to thank for that and we are very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1743017503997,"projectUrl":"project/kleenex-for-the-kids/9183722/","projectTitle":"Kleenex for the Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pabarcus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8202738"},{"teacherId":9704595,"projectId":9240112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our Marine Biology and AP Biology programs! Your donation has made it possible for our students to read inspiring books about the world all around them.\r\n\r\nAs the books arrived, the students were immediately drawn to them. They have already started reading about sharks, looking at art that is inspired by biology, and asking about their final project! I've also had students request books on additional topics in biology. The AP Biology students are studying hard to prepare for their upcoming exam, and they are using the flashcards and supplemental resources every class period.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is not just helping them succeed in their current studies, but also giving them the foundation to pursue higher education in biology or simply to develop a lifelong curiosity about the natural world. We are deeply grateful for your belief in the power of education and for helping to make these opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1744743397895,"projectUrl":"project/biology-and-literacy-books-for-marine-b/9240112/","projectTitle":"Biology and Literacy: Books for Marine Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. OJ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724524710729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704595"},{"teacherId":8202738,"projectId":9092563,"letterContent":"Students are so happy with the snacks that you helped to provide! I love being able to tell kids \"Yes!\" when they stop by and ask for a snack during the school day, and they love that they always have something here waiting for them.\r\n\r\nWe are extremely grateful that we live in a community where there are people who care, and are willing to help provide healthy snacks for high school students. It makes them feel valued and cared for, and that is a really special feeling for a kid. Thank you so much for providing for these students - not just a snack, but a sense of belonging to something bigger than they are.\r\n\r\nThanks a lot and best wishes!","fullyFundedDate":1739125092210,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-hungry-history-studen/9092563/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Hungry History Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pabarcus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8202738"},{"teacherId":2974637,"projectId":8754787,"letterContent":"After some challenges getting the book actually in our hands - it's so popular it was back-ordered for a several weeks - we cracked it open this month and dove in. \r\n\r\nTo date we have just scratched the surface, reading about the parts of the brain and how the chemicals in our body affect our mental health and overall wellbeing. Students have already made some good connections regarding addiction and dopamine and habits like video gaming and social media.\r\n\r\nWe will explore the book further with them when we get back to school in January. It is a topic that is especially relevant to the lives of young teens, and I look forward to the conversations and learning that lie ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1726158123945,"projectUrl":"project/class-set-of-a-guide-to-mental-health/8754787/","projectTitle":"Class Set of a Guide to Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Parodi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2974637_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475035456311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rparodi"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3728","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1218,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":27,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.1,"schoolId":3728,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Encinal High School & Junior Jets on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Encinal High School & Junior Jets","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/alameda-unified-school-district/encinal-high-school/3728"}