{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hawthorne High School","outOfStateSupporters":26.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9715415,"projectId":9769167,"letterContent":"Since receiving these books, my students are more engaged and excited about reading than ever. Through our weekly book club, high-interest sports stories, graphic novels, and contemporary tales, they are building comprehension, expanding vocabulary, and practicing critical thinking. Reading in our classroom now looks lively—students choose books that reflect their interests, read independently, and share insights with each other.\r\n\r\nAs a matter of fact, today one of my most reluctant readers was so into Heat that after our weekly SSR, he asked if he could take it home to continue reading over the weekend! Moments like this show that these books are not only strengthening skills but also sparking a genuine love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1760749794255,"projectUrl":"project/reading-for-all-engaging-books-for-12th/9769167/","projectTitle":"Reading for All: Engaging Books for 12th Grade LTELs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715415_orig.jpg?crop=2661,2661,x10,y574&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759031888798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-giron"},{"teacherId":6312325,"projectId":9261859,"letterContent":"The new materials have been such a great addition to our classroom! The markers are being used for designing posters, visual projects, and presentations that make our lessons more engaging and creative. The rulers help students keep their work neat and well organized.\r\n\r\nThe composition books are ready and available for any students who need them throughout the school year. The hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes also help us maintain a clean and comfortable learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students and helping our classroom stay organized, creative, and ready for learning every day!","fullyFundedDate":1753546750821,"projectUrl":"project/essential-school-supplies/9261859/","projectTitle":"Essential School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6312325_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571861965452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6312325"},{"teacherId":9463449,"projectId":9697293,"letterContent":"Words alone cannot fully express the profound gratitude we feel for your recent contribution. Thanks to your incredible generosity, the students in our special education program have received essential tools—storage drawers, pencil boxes, pencil sharpeners, erasers, and scissors—that go far beyond simple school supplies. These items are the building blocks of independence, organization, and self-advocacy, allowing our students to achieve their potential with confidence and dignity.\r\n\r\nWe asked for support to help our students manage their learning environments, and you responded with overwhelming kindness. Please know that this funding is transforming our classroom into a predictable, manageable, and supportive space where every student can focus their energy where it matters most: on learning.\r\n\r\nThe Calm of Predictable Spaces: Drawers and Pencil Boxes\r\nFor many students in special education, executive functioning is an ongoing challenge. This is the set of skills that helps us plan, organize, manage time, and shift between tasks. When the physical environment is chaotic or unstructured, it creates a constant, low-level cognitive drain that distracts from the primary task of learning.\r\n\r\nThat's why the donation of individual storage drawers and sturdy pencil boxes is so fundamentally important. The drawers provide each student with a dedicated, personal zone for their materials. Everything has a home—no more digging through backpacks or messy desks. This simple visual cue reduces anxiety, helps students quickly transition between subjects, and reinforces the life skill of maintaining an orderly workspace. Similarly, the pencil boxes act as a portable command center. When it's time for a small group lesson, a student can simply grab their box knowing that every necessary item is inside, ready to go. This immediate access minimizes frustration and maximizes instructional time. It removes the stress of the search, allowing them to participate immediately and autonomously.\r\n\r\nThe resulting calm in the classroom is palpable. When a student knows exactly where their workbooks, communication devices, or sensory tools are, they become more self-reliant and less dependent on staff prompts. They are learning to navigate their world, not just their classroom.\r\n\r\nTools for Mastery and Self-Correction: Sharpeners and Erasers\r\nIt might seem that pencil sharpeners and erasers are minor items, but in the context of fostering independence, they are revolutionary. Every time a student independently sharpens their pencil, they are engaging in a moment of self-advocacy and problem-solving. They don't have to wait for an adult to notice their dull writing instrument; they can perform the functional task themselves. This builds a powerful sense of ownership over their work and their learning process.\r\n\r\nThe same is true for the high-quality erasers. In our classrooms, we actively promote a growth mindset where mistakes are viewed as essential steps on the path to learning. When a student can easily correct a misstep, it validates the idea that their work is a draft, not a final verdict. The ability to cleanly erase a line of writing or a calculation without tearing the paper is a small victory that encourages further effort. These tools equip our students with the skills of self-monitoring and self-correction—critical components of independence that extend into academic, social, and vocational settings.","fullyFundedDate":1757978379912,"projectUrl":"project/sharpening-organization/9697293/","projectTitle":"Sharpening Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tarkington"},{"teacherId":9463449,"projectId":9604462,"letterContent":"Words alone cannot fully express the profound gratitude we feel for your recent contribution. Thanks to your incredible generosity, the students in our special education program have received essential tools—storage drawers, pencil boxes, pencil sharpeners, erasers, and scissors—that go far beyond simple school supplies. These items are the building blocks of independence, organization, and self-advocacy, allowing our students to achieve their potential with confidence and dignity.\r\n\r\nWe asked for support to help our students manage their learning environments, and you responded with overwhelming kindness. Please know that this funding is transforming our classroom into a predictable, manageable, and supportive space where every student can focus their energy where it matters most: on learning.\r\n\r\nThe Calm of Predictable Spaces: Drawers and Pencil Boxes\r\nFor many students in special education, executive functioning is an ongoing challenge. This is the set of skills that helps us plan, organize, manage time, and shift between tasks. When the physical environment is chaotic or unstructured, it creates a constant, low-level cognitive drain that distracts from the primary task of learning.\r\n\r\nThat's why the donation of individual storage drawers and sturdy pencil boxes is so fundamentally important. The drawers provide each student with a dedicated, personal zone for their materials. Everything has a home—no more digging through backpacks or messy desks. This simple visual cue reduces anxiety, helps students quickly transition between subjects, and reinforces the life skill of maintaining an orderly workspace. Similarly, the pencil boxes act as a portable command center. When it's time for a small group lesson, a student can simply grab their box knowing that every necessary item is inside, ready to go. This immediate access minimizes frustration and maximizes instructional time. It removes the stress of the search, allowing them to participate immediately and autonomously.\r\n\r\nThe resulting calm in the classroom is palpable. When a student knows exactly where their workbooks, communication devices, or sensory tools are, they become more self-reliant and less dependent on staff prompts. They are learning to navigate their world, not just their classroom.\r\n\r\nTools for Mastery and Self-Correction: Sharpeners and Erasers\r\nIt might seem that pencil sharpeners and erasers are minor items, but in the context of fostering independence, they are revolutionary. Every time a student independently sharpens their pencil, they are engaging in a moment of self-advocacy and problem-solving. They don't have to wait for an adult to notice their dull writing instrument; they can perform the functional task themselves. This builds a powerful sense of ownership over their work and their learning process.\r\n\r\nThe same is true for the high-quality erasers. In our classrooms, we actively promote a growth mindset where mistakes are viewed as essential steps on the path to learning. When a student can easily correct a misstep, it validates the idea that their work is a draft, not a final verdict. The ability to cleanly erase a line of writing or a calculation without tearing the paper is a small victory that encourages further effort. These tools equip our students with the skills of self-monitoring and self-correction—critical components of independence that extend into academic, social, and vocational settings.","fullyFundedDate":1755752513263,"projectUrl":"project/sorted-organization/9604462/","projectTitle":"Sorted Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tarkington"},{"teacherId":9463449,"projectId":9095542,"letterContent":"T\r\nhank you so much for your generous donation of a mini-fridge, headphones, and dry-erase markers. Your gift has made a significant impact on my students, helping them grow in their independence and build important life skills. It has been amazing to watch their excitement as they've started using these items.\r\n\r\nThe mini-fridge has been a huge hit! My students were thrilled to have a place to store their lunches and drinks. One student, who is learning to manage her own snacks, shouted with glee, \"It's my very own refrigerator!\" when we first plugged it in. The headphones have been a game-changer for independent work and focus, especially in a busy classroom. They love putting them on and getting into a quiet headspace, and I've seen a noticeable improvement in their concentration.\r\n\r\nThe dry-erase markers have also been incredibly useful for our morning routine and visual schedules. The vibrant colors make our schedules engaging, and the students are so excited to check off their tasks. We are all so grateful for your thoughtfulness and support. Thank you for helping my students feel more capable and confident.","fullyFundedDate":1742933221164,"projectUrl":"project/independent-skills/9095542/","projectTitle":"Independent Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tarkington"},{"teacherId":6312325,"projectId":8619157,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of pencils, tissue paper, and other essential classroom supplies! Your support has had an immediate and significant impact, allowing us to work more comfortably and ensuring that every student has what they need to learn without worries.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students can focus on their education without the barrier of lacking materials. The pencils give them the opportunity to express their ideas, practice their skills, and build confidence in their learning. The tissue paper, though it may seem simple, is a great help in maintaining a clean and healthy classroom environment, which is especially important for everyone's well-being. Additionally, the other supplies you provided have made our daily activities easier, improving the quality of teaching and learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for contributing to the education and growth of these young minds!","fullyFundedDate":1733275122115,"projectUrl":"project/help-provide-our-students-with-basic-sch/8619157/","projectTitle":"Help Provide Our Students With Basic School Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6312325_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571861965452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6312325"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27037","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1685,"numTeachers":86,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":85,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.4,"schoolId":27037,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hawthorne High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hawthorne High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/centinela-valley-union-hsd/hawthorne-high-school/27037"}