{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fullerton Union High School","outOfStateSupporters":18.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2048087,"projectId":9964526,"letterContent":"This project was very special as it allowed us to get some musical instruments and supplies that we haven't been able to focus on for a while. A new tambourine for concert use and a handheld bell tree both went into performances for our spring musical and our festival season! Some of the replacement items allowed us to get small helpful things for our jazz ensemble guitars as well which was an unexpected bonus.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to you and DonorsChoose for helping us meet these sorts of needs as they come up and we are so happy to have these new instruments.","fullyFundedDate":1766807893057,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-ring-those-bells/9964526/","projectTitle":"Help Us Ring those Bells!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2048087_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514928250044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-trimble"},{"teacherId":1914217,"projectId":10003104,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Under the Shade: Revitalizing Our Outdoor Tech‑Free Oasis.\" Because of you, we've restored our full outdoor classroom—eight cast‑concrete tables now paired with extra‑large umbrellas that stand up to mid‑day sun and shifting weather. This space has become our campus's favorite \"phone‑free zone,\" where students gather morning, noon, and night to learn, eat, and connect face‑to‑face.\r\n\r\nSince the umbrellas arrived, teachers have been able to reliably plan outside: biology classes observe native pollinators in our garden beds, environmental science students map micro‑habitats, and math small‑groups tackle problem sets in the shade. One moment that stuck with me: a group of ninth graders, seeing the new umbrellas up, cheered, dropped their phones in the center of the table, and dove into a flora ID challenge—arguing (politely!) about whether a plant was Salvia or Penstemon while a hummingbird zipped by. Students tell us they feel calmer, more focused, and—thanks to real shade—actually comfortable during lunch and after‑school tutoring. The UV protection matters, and the vibe does too.\r\n\r\nNext up, we're extending data collection projects in the garden (pollinator counts, soil moisture tracking, and plant growth journals) and building cross‑curricular tasks—think poetry under the oaks after a quick transpiration lab. We're also scheduling regular outdoor intervention blocks so the answer to \"Can we work outside today?\" can be a confident, shaded \"Yes.\" Your gift didn't just replace umbrellas; it protected a healthy, joyful, flexible learning space our students choose every day. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769177635882,"projectUrl":"project/under-the-shade-revitalizing-our-outdoo/10003104/","projectTitle":"Under the Shade: Revitalizing Our Outdoor Tech-Free Oasis.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1914217_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457720595202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyhill"},{"teacherId":3109166,"projectId":9896699,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of a display case for our classroom's science specimens. Your support has created an exciting new way for my students to engage with real natural items—sparking curiosity, close observation, and a deeper appreciation for the world around them.\r\n\r\nAlready, our classroom feels more alive with discovery. Students are eager to explore the specimens up close, ask questions, and share their own findings. Your contribution has turned our space into a true learning gallery, and I'm deeply grateful for the difference you've made in their education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping make hands-on, meaningful science learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764690717701,"projectUrl":"project/engage-my-students-in-real-scientific-sp/9896699/","projectTitle":"Engage My Students in Real Scientific Specimens and Restock Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3109166_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464027637234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missbeener"},{"teacherId":2048087,"projectId":9748554,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of our students and their instrument needs. It may not be glamorous but we are so grateful for these items to help keep our instrument inventory clean and working. Flute swabs, tuner batteries, clarinet mouthpieces, flute brushes, and general instrument cloths are just what we needed.\r\n\r\nWe had to reorder a few items due to unavailability but the mission was still accomplished all the same. I want to thank the matched donations we received also! Once again you have really made our program function in the way we need it to!","fullyFundedDate":1758849008189,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-supplies-for-beginning-band/9748554/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Supplies for Beginning Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2048087_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514928250044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-trimble"},{"teacherId":2048087,"projectId":9447212,"letterContent":"Thanks again for your help getting these new pieces into our music library! They are about to be used for our end of the semester projects in several ensemble classes and I can't wait for students to utilize them!\r\n\r\nThe materials look great on our music display rack and immediately students took notice. Each section of the band has options now for some new music to choose from instead of being student with the older items we had from more than 50 years ago.\r\n\r\nI am already looking forward to getting more music for our students to use. \r\nOnce again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1751827200899,"projectUrl":"project/new-solo-repertoire-for-our-program-libr/9447212/","projectTitle":"New Solo Repertoire for Our Program Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2048087_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514928250044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-trimble"},{"teacherId":1914217,"projectId":9327970,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our outdoor classroom and native garden have become more comfortable, organized, and student-led. The outdoor storage bench now anchors our routines—students check it first for gloves, field journals, and hand tools—while the hose reel keeps watering safe and efficient. Seating pads have transformed observation time; students can settle in for longer field notes, sketches, and mindfulness reflections without discomfort. The weeder empowers \"invasive patrol\" crews to remove unwanted plants and protect our native species.\r\n\r\nStudent reactions were instant and joyful. \"We have a real home for our tools!\" one student said as another unrolled the hose and explained the new safety checklist. During a recent lesson on plant competition and habitat health, students used the weeder to clear invasive grasses around young milkweed, then recorded changes in sunlight and soil moisture from their seating pads. The storage bench made setup and cleanup seamless, and the hose reel let students water efficiently without tripping hazards—small changes that made the science feel hands-on and professional.\r\n\r\nNext, students will map garden zones, track native plant growth, and pilot a weekly maintenance rotation. They'll use the seating pads for structured phenology observations, the hose reel to support a watering schedule during dry spells, and the weeder to protect restoration plots. The storage bench will support student-led stewardship by keeping tools accessible and accountability high. Your gift didn't just provide supplies—it created the systems that help students practice environmental responsibility every week.","fullyFundedDate":1746585393631,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-foster-stewardship-and-enjoymen/9327970/","projectTitle":"Tools to Foster Stewardship and Enjoyment of Outdoor Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1914217_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457720595202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyhill"},{"teacherId":1914217,"projectId":9326282,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our outdoor classroom and native pollinator garden have become living labs. The cordless leaf blower/mulcher keeps pathways safe and turns fallen leaves into mulch that nourishes our plants. The potting bench now anchors daily garden work—seed starting, transplanting, and soil testing—while the tool tower keeps everything organized and teaches students stewardship and accountability.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, the excitement was immediate. \"We can make our own mulch?\" one student asked as another volunteered to lead the safety checklist. During a recent lesson on decomposition, students used the blower/mulcher to shred leaf litter, observed changes in soil moisture and temperature, and applied their mulch mix around native milkweed and coneflower. Seeing their work protect new seedlings and attract native bees made the science feel real and personal.\r\n\r\nNext, students will map pollinator visits, test soil health across garden zones, and refine a seasonal maintenance plan. They'll use the bench for data collection and seed propagation, the tower to manage rotating \"garden crew\" roles, and the blower/mulcher to maintain safe, accessible spaces for learning. Your gift didn't just fund tools—it empowered students to care for their environment and to see themselves as environmental stewards.","fullyFundedDate":1746555826375,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-care-for-their-outdoor/9326282/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Care for Their Outdoor Classroom/Native Garden!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1914217_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457720595202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyhill"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91699","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1921,"numTeachers":71,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"27.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.4,"schoolId":91699,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fullerton Union High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fullerton Union High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/fullerton-joint-union-hsd/fullerton-union-high-school/91699"}