{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Castro Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":10.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5328577,"projectId":9832319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project come together. With the arrival of the Switch 2, new titles greatly spur the room with energy for the holidays. I already have a duo of students that have made a lunchtime activity out of blacking out the lights and powering through Little Nightmares. Air Riders was the theme of the post finals parties, and one student has Hades 2 out on loan for the break.\r\n\r\nThis is not a traditional group of students one imagines when considering supporting schools. However, these students add community to a system that has only grown more solitary since the pandemic. It's inspiring to watch them flourish. Thanks for being a part of it.","fullyFundedDate":1764553997676,"projectUrl":"project/modern-games-for-the-classroom/9832319/","projectTitle":"Modern Games for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marlis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5328577"},{"teacherId":6311586,"projectId":9296610,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to only my students in my class but the other inclusion PE class as well. Your donations have gone on to help provide students with less access to the class activities and better meet them where they are at. \r\n\r\nThe equipment purchased has already been put to use in both classes during our basketball unit with the multi-hoop. This one piece of equipment helps them get ready for their Special Olympics event for this year and the many other years to come. Looking forward to putting all the other equipment such as the manipulatives (scarves, balls, sensory pads) to use and help my students better develop their fine and gross motor skills and be fully engaged in the class.","fullyFundedDate":1755785041177,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-pe-movement-and-fun-for-every/9296610/","projectTitle":"Inclusive PE: Movement and Fun for Every Student!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Manley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6311586_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551667766148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-manley"},{"teacherId":572147,"projectId":6084797,"letterContent":"These items have been incredibly helpful for adding visual interest to my classroom. I have created new designs for bulletin boards as well as labels for classroom storage areas.\r\nMy students use the machine for their projects as well. They have made cards and other arts and crafts. It's fun to see them get inspired when working in design space and then be able to bring their ideas to life with these new tools.\r\nThank you very much for your kindness and generosity! My appreciation for your support is deep and true.\r\nHappy holidays to you!","fullyFundedDate":1644868404809,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-machines-and-tools-for-inspiratio/6084797/","projectTitle":"Cricut Machines and Tools for Inspiration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frasca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp572147_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456959829729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cfrasca"},{"teacherId":5328577,"projectId":9796052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with this project. The club received a Switch 2 earlier in the year, but students have been left to bring in their own controllers or use the dated classroom loaners from the last generation. These controllers allow students to use the school's resources and helps avoid interpersonal problems while fostering inclusion.\r\n\r\nThe kids are always wide eyed during the onboxing. The photographs included show students on the last free day at the end of the unit playing wirelessly on the big screen. This group of students is not often in the foreground when it comes to how people envision student need, but they are a exuberant group that add greatly to the collective school community. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1761173731261,"projectUrl":"project/controllers-for-a-new-generation/9796052/","projectTitle":"Controllers for a New Generation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marlis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5328577"},{"teacherId":9510311,"projectId":9467765,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now much more organized and efficient! The new storage bins, folders, and shelves from \"A Place for Everything: Organizing for Student Success\" have helped students keep their materials in order and reduced daily clutter.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new setup, they were so excited — many said how much easier it was to find their notes and supplies. This simple change has made a big impact: students are turning in assignments more consistently and staying focused during lessons.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to keep building strong organization habits through short cleanup and prep routines each day. Thank you for helping create a space where students can learn and succeed with confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1756952910085,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-organizing-for-s/9467765/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything: Organizing for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Han","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9510311_orig.jpg?crop=946,946,x184,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724890157656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9510311"},{"teacherId":518452,"projectId":9630107,"letterContent":"We have been using our new dissolved oxygen probes for the last six weeks to track changes in the amount of dissolved oxygen in our habitats. The students have been excited to learn how fluxuations in the amount of light (which increases photosynthesis rates) and increases in the bacteria populations can have such a drastic effect on how much oxygen is available to their fish. \r\n\r\nWe will be using the probes again this spring to upgrade our waste management decomposition lab. Instead of just making qualitative observations in the decomposition of food scraps, we will be able to quantify the data by tracking the drop in dissolved oxygen. Thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1756433229564,"projectUrl":"project/science-is-a-verb/9630107/","projectTitle":"Science is a Verb","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kindelspire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp518452_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563987465489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindelspire"},{"teacherId":5862393,"projectId":9695778,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help with this project. I ran a different project several years back to get a charging station and five starter calculators, but never rounded it out. In recent years students have been less likely to have a charged calculator on hand and I have also transitioned to teaching higher levels of math that require these calculators at times. As you can see from the pics, students often require a calculator and computer to get through AP Calculus.\r\n\r\nThe exciting thing here is that we soon get to decorate the cases. I'll put on a base with spray paint and then students will get to make them their own. In a perfect world, every student would always have a calculator and bring it to class. The reality is that having a small bank of backup is essential and has already gone into circulation.\r\n\r\nThanks again. You're awesome.","fullyFundedDate":1757698012873,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-the-classroom/9695778/","projectTitle":"Calculators for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Emam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5862393_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536955631825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5862393"},{"teacherId":5328577,"projectId":9276698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your consideration of this unique group of students. The kids immediately opened up all the games and stayed late afterschool to do a tabletop session. Two of the board games regretfully came smashed up, but DonorsChoose and Amazon were great about facilitating the exchange promptly and it added hype for the new versions to arrive. It's a shame I don't have pictures capturing the kids geeking out when first opening everything, but they were very ecstatic.\r\n\r\nThe platform fighting games have added diversity to the corner of head to head gamers. A previous project provided our classroom fight sticks and this project added titles. In the future, we hope to expand with more hardware to provide a physical hub for the average students. And as always, more board games.\r\n\r\nThanks again for you help.","fullyFundedDate":1755699646498,"projectUrl":"project/new-games-for-a-new-generation-of-gamers/9276698/","projectTitle":"New Games for a New Generation of Gamers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marlis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5328577"},{"teacherId":5328577,"projectId":9558601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. The Switch 2 and games came in time for homecoming week and allowed for each class to try out the new gaming center during recreation time. This technology specifically allows students who don't have access to modern platforms and peripherals to participate with others in real time. There were lot's of wide eyes and excited squeals during the unboxing.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting thing about about this project for students is the new hub. While our gaming club has decent reputation and membership, being on the cutting edge rather than using hand me downs really helps attract attendees in the new year.\r\n\r\nThe club officers are all elated, but it is most meaningful for the few who don't have access to these games and get to now have some form of ownership by proxy. It's a very positive energy way to start the school year.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your thoughtfulness and consideration.","fullyFundedDate":1755720696418,"projectUrl":"project/catching-up-with-2025/9558601/","projectTitle":"Catching up with 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marlis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5328577"},{"teacherId":3045218,"projectId":9061404,"letterContent":"In past years, nonfiction literature circles have transformed the way my seniors engage with reading. Many students who struggled to stay invested in traditional whole-class texts found themselves deeply drawn into the real stories and voices presented in nonfiction. They came to class ready to discuss, debate, and connect what they read to their own lives. For many, this was the first time they felt like reading was relevant to their world beyond high school.\r\n\r\nThe conversations these books sparked were powerful. Students made connections between their experiences and the struggles, resilience, and perspectives they encountered in the texts. They practiced listening to and challenging each other respectfully, learning how to collaborate and think critically in ways that mirror the discussions they will face in college and beyond. More importantly, they began to recognize their own voices as part of these larger conversations, building confidence in their ability to analyze, question, and contribute.\r\n\r\nYour support has made this possible. Because of donors like you, our shelves now include engaging nonfiction titles that inspire curiosity, empathy, and critical thinking. These books have helped our students grow not only as readers but as citizens of the world - and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1741462980067,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-fiction-nonfiction-for-senior-sc/9061404/","projectTitle":"Beyond Fiction: Nonfiction for Senior Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3045218"},{"teacherId":10077152,"projectId":9578150,"letterContent":"Hope everything is going well for you all. The school year is off to such a strong start thanks to your help. All of these boring yet necessary supplies have really helped to keep me organized. As a true believer in paper, I am constantly in the copy room so it is nice to have file folders and handing folders.\r\n\r\nWhen I got delivered these boxes, students were excited about what their contents might hold. I think they were expecting something more grand, however, they still enjoyed the change of pace and fun of unboxing something.","fullyFundedDate":1755132221672,"projectUrl":"project/boring-but-necessary/9578150/","projectTitle":"Boring But Necessary","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sigler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10077152_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1397,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752287122651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10077152"},{"teacherId":10077152,"projectId":9459095,"letterContent":"Hope everything is going well for you all. The school year is off to such a strong start thanks to your help. My classroom has been so fresh, so clean because of your donations. Students are keeping their germy hands clean with hand sanitizer. The air purifier is keeping the breathing environment fresh and is surprisingly quiet and unobtrusive. \r\n\r\nWhen I got delivered these boxes, students were excited about what their contents might hold. I think they were expecting something more grand, however, they still enjoyed the change of pace and fun of unboxing something.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1754920603174,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-so-clean-classroom-cleanup-pro/9459095/","projectTitle":"So Fresh, So Clean Classroom Cleanup Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sigler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10077152_orig.jpg?crop=1397,1397,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752287122651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10077152"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3765","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2842,"numTeachers":122,"percentFrplEligible":40,"percentAsian":34,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"23.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":89.6,"schoolId":3765,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Castro Valley High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Castro Valley High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/castro-valley-unified-school-district/castro-valley-high-school/3765"}