{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rancho Alamitos High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9831769,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping me get these two crucial calming tools! The weighted, huggable pillow has been a huge hit when students are in need of a little extra comfort that words can't quite provide. It's soft, slightly weighted, and has a cozy little pocket (like a hoodie) so simulate a hug! This has been really useful for providing social-emotional support. The diffuser adds a peaceful, relaxing element to the room and I always get compliments on how the room smells! It's subtle and simple but very therapeutic. Thank you again for helping me make these upgrades. They may seem small but they make a big difference in my students comfort on campus!","fullyFundedDate":1761141467073,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-relax-reset-calming-tools-for/9831769/","projectTitle":"Breathe, Relax, Reset: Calming Tools for Social-Emotional Wellbeing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9612287,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your kind donation! You have no idea how much it means to our students. With your support, I was able to give out hot chocolate during our \"Fun Friday\" and \"Wellness Wednesday\" events while students wrote holidays cards to children in the hospital. It was a heartwarming activity and a special surprise that made our students instantly smile. I served as our barista for the hot chocolate bar and the kids were so excited with all of their options for toppings! It was the perfect treat for a gloomy season. Thank you again for helping me make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1756845228545,"projectUrl":"project/cocoa-community-warming-teens-inside/9612287/","projectTitle":"Cocoa & Community: Warming Teens Inside and Out","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":1692105,"projectId":10120287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations toward Project FRESHStart. You are helping a passion project reach its full potential. It all started with a small hygiene drive with our staff to get deodorant, soap, and toothpaste for our students in need. It then morphed into the idea to have a small storage room where students have access to basic needs like hygiene products, school supplies, pantry items...and now clothing and shoes.\r\n\r\nOur community has been struggling economically over the last few years and being able to provide a resource that preserves their pride and allows them to shop for free is so important to student success in the classroom. When students have basic needs met, they are more likely to attend school and pay attention in class. Our students have access to it all now, thanks to you.\r\n\r\nWe love that we have this free community store for our students and we also invite our families to shop, too. Every time we have a parent event, families are able to shop in the store. The parents have been very appreciative of having this resource. The hygiene supplies are the first things that need restocked because they are items used every day, so these donations are so impactful for students and families. Providing these supplies for free would not be possible without donors like you. Thank you again for supporting this project.\r\n\r\nI just received the exciting news from our principal that we will be moving our store from a small storage room to a full sized classroom next year, so we will be able to expand even more. This news fills my heart with joy! The passion project is now a reality. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1772497099337,"projectUrl":"project/project-fresh-start/10120287/","projectTitle":"Project FRESH Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lockhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1692105_orig.jpg?crop=957,958,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764867057632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lockhart"},{"teacherId":10047874,"projectId":9981301,"letterContent":"Having a diverse bookshelf means I can meet my students where they are. With books at different reading levels and across different genres and topics, every student in my 10th and 11th grade classes can find something that engages them. When students are reading books they actually care about, they naturally develop stronger reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and a genuine love of reading. That foundation matters far more than forcing everyone through the same text.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom has become something students choose to do, not just something they have to do. Students complete book projects, but many are also grabbing these books purely for enjoyment during independent reading time. The variety means there's genuinely something for everyone. One student in particular has checked out multiple books just for fun, which tells me everything I need to know about the impact of this collection.","fullyFundedDate":1767759407916,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9981301/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10047874_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y608&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767641266790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10047874"},{"teacherId":1536879,"projectId":10039971,"letterContent":"Every quarter, my students have an assigned book project they have to complete. Two quarters per year, I have them choose their own novels, and the other two, I choose for them. We usually read for about 10-15mins everyday. This ensures that they are reading the same novel and that they also see me reading my choice novel during class. Usually, the kids who struggle the most in committing to a novel are the boys. I don't know if it's because of the topic or because they just don't read much anymore. Your donations have helped tremendously because a lot of the novels donated have been checked out. \r\n\r\nMy boys have started their reading project this last quarter of the school year, and they are finally excited to keep reading. We read The Great Gatsby together, and I walk them through how to track the characters' development because they will do the same as they finish their own book. We analyze the characters' development as we get to the end, and we also discuss how this development impacts the overall meaning of the novel. I cannot wait to see how they do with their book project at the end of the school year. Thank you again for all your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1772680751876,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library/10039971/","projectTitle":"Building a Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nuñez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1536879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515429685790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1536879"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9869589,"letterContent":"I'd like to give a special thank you to Ripple and the Neukom Family Foundation who funded a majority of this project! Because of you, my counseling office is bright, organized, equip with supplies for sensory input, and stocked with water bottles to give away to thirsty students. Thank you so much for helping me to create a comfortable and cozy place where students can take a break, relax, and help to improve their overall mental health. These materials have made my room a welcoming place to be and my students are so grateful that you gave me the resources to make this all possible!","fullyFundedDate":1762267533460,"projectUrl":"project/from-gray-to-great/9869589/","projectTitle":"From Gray to Great!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9744292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get school supplies that allow me to plan and produce successful activities that support our students mental health. These items come in handy SO often. You'd be surprised how often I use a laminator, paper cutter, tape and expo markers. These may seem simple but they truly make a big impact on my ability to host events such as \"Tuesday Talks\", \"Wellness Wednesday\" \"Fun Friday\" and other school wide mental health events. Thank you again for helping me help my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758636628603,"projectUrl":"project/from-lamination-to-inspiration-supplies/9744292/","projectTitle":"From Lamination to Inspiration: Supplies for Student Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9859821,"letterContent":"Thank you to The Allstate Foundation's donation as part of Service Stars initiative in partnership with TIME for Kids. Your donation will help our NAMI club to serve their school community and make the world a brighter place! Additionally, thank you to the Neukom Family Foundation who support school staff who work so hard to ensure students thrive!\r\n\r\nThe supplies from this project are extrememly beneficial for both spreading awareness and equipping students with social emotional tools to support their overall wellbeing. I am looking forward to seeing what impact our NAMI club will make this year during their Mental Health Awareness week using these materials Thank you again for your support! You have no idea how much these supplies mean to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1762367923075,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-wellness-coping-tools-and-res/9859821/","projectTitle":"Promoting Wellness: Coping Tools and Resources for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9535958,"letterContent":"I was so sad to find out that the storage cabinet I had selected was out of stock and I wasn't able to find a comparable replacement. Instead, I substituted this with items to fill the small storage cabinet that I had. Although it was not the upgrade I hoped, the kids were excited with my alternative choices so there was a silver lining! Your donation contributed towards water and snacks that my students used on a daily basis. They were SO grateful for these items. Although I wish I had more storage, the supplies you helped me provide were a tremendous benefit for my students and thats what counts. Everything I do is for the kids, and whether it was storage or snacks, the kids appreciate you deeply!","fullyFundedDate":1769177639431,"projectUrl":"project/the-calm-cabinet-organizing-sel-activit/9535958/","projectTitle":"The Calm Cabinet: Organizing SEL Activities for Teen Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9023765,"projectId":9886417,"letterContent":"You have no idea how much these items mean to my students. Having something as small as a snack or a juice pouch accessible for students, free of charge, mades a bigger difference than you can imagine. I think sometimes we underestimate how much students notice these things. They don't just see this as free food, they see these snacks as support from someone who cares. They are so grateful, not just for the snack, but for having something there when they needed it. They notice when someone puts in effort. They notice when they're considered. They noticed that someone cared enough to help make their day just a little bit easier. So thank you, for helping me make hungry kids happy.","fullyFundedDate":1762792337242,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-break-take-a-bite-nurturing-men/9886417/","projectTitle":"Take a Break, Take a Bite: Nurturing Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023765_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683258063089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misskatiemhs"},{"teacherId":9540875,"projectId":10144388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating books to our high school library. These new books have invigorated our reading space. Not only are these new stories for students, but they are also essential tools for literacy and empathy. \r\n\r\nEach quarter, the English teachers on campus assign a book project to encourage independent reading. The students were thrilled to see an entire table of new books for them to choose! Even our reluctant readers have been drawn towards the new titles.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures and for helping them find joy in the pages of a book.","fullyFundedDate":1773679608440,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-joy-with-new-books/10144388/","projectTitle":"Igniting Joy with New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sy-Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9540875_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715290661371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9540875"},{"teacherId":1692105,"projectId":9944313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations toward Project FREEStyle. You are helping a passion project reach its full potential. It all started with a small hygiene drive with our staff to get deodorant, soap, and toothpaste for our students in need. It then morphed into the idea to have a small storage room where students have access to basic needs like hygiene products, school supplies, pantry items...and now clothing and shoes. \r\n\r\nOur community has been struggling economically over the last few years and being able to provide a resource that preserves their pride and allows them to shop for free is so important to student success in the classroom. When students have basic needs met, they are more likely to attend school and pay attention in class. Our students have access to it all now, thanks to you.\r\n\r\nWe love that we have this free community store for our students and we also invite our families to shop, too. Every time we have a parent event, families are able to shop in the store. The parents have been very appreciative of having this resource. The clothing racks and hangers allow everyone to shop in a clean, organized environment that is just like a real store. It would not be possible without donors like you. Thank you again for supporting this project. \r\n\r\nI just received the exciting news from our principal that we will be moving our store from a small storage room to a full sized classroom next year, so we will be able to expand even more. This news fills my heart with joy! The passion project is now a reality. 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