{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Crescenta Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":24.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1950339,"projectId":9531148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fuel our hard-working yearbook staff! They were incredibly excited when I shared the news of their big snack dreams being funded and of course, they were even more excited once the snacks started arriving. We filled an entire cabinet with candy, pop tarts, ramen noodles, gatorade, crackers, cookies, and jerky and they were so stoked. \r\n\r\nYou have no idea how much 26 teenagers can snack until you've seen them in action! I'm glad their treats were savored and helped get them through the work they've been putting in so far. From creating spreads to interviewing football players to going on a weekend yearbook camp, our staff is snacking hard, but working even harder.","fullyFundedDate":1756866581658,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-yearbook-staff/9531148/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the Yearbook Staff","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sdao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1950339_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516039646073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1950339"},{"teacherId":9634573,"projectId":9545916,"letterContent":"We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for supporting our Ramen Day project! It was a huge success and a wonderful way to introduce our Peer Support students to the campus community. Your generous donations made it possible for us to create a welcoming and comforting environment for students to connect and learn about available mental health supports.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided have been such a meaningful addition to our WellNEST Center. Our students often reach for them when they're feeling overwhelmed or stressed, a small gesture that makes a big difference in helping them reset and refocus.\r\n\r\nWe also used the suicide prevention stickers during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week, which helped us spread important messages of hope and support across campus. Currently, we're preparing for Red Ribbon Week, and we're excited to use the red heart lollipops you donated to continue promoting healthy choices and kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us create a safe and caring school community. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1755461067936,"projectUrl":"project/wellnest-center/9545916/","projectTitle":"WellNEST Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torrecilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9634573_orig.png?crop=354,354,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723064442949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9634573"},{"teacherId":7368440,"projectId":9263858,"letterContent":"Advanced fashion students are thrilled to use French curve rulers as they dive deeper into the art of pattern drafting. These essential tools help them create smooth, precise curves for necklines, armholes, and hips, which are key elements in professional garment design. With growing skills and creativity, students feel empowered to transform their visions into accurate patterns, making the French curve a symbol of their evolving expertise and design freedom. Each curve they draft brings them one step closer to mastering the craft of high-level fashion design.","fullyFundedDate":1745266341426,"projectUrl":"project/pattern-drafting-supplies-for-fashion-5-/9263858/","projectTitle":"Pattern Drafting Supplies for Fashion 5-6","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7368440_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596052686168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7368440"},{"teacherId":7368440,"projectId":9297643,"letterContent":"These high-quality tools have already made a significant difference in our daily work, allowing us to produce cleaner, more professional designs while learning essential garment construction techniques. Your support not only provides us with the right tools but also inspires creativity and pride in our craft. Thank you for investing in our education and helping us shape a stronger future in fashion. Our introductory students are especially excited to begin using the pinking shears on their sewing samples. For many of them, this is their first time working with professional tools, and having access to high-quality equipment makes the learning experience even more engaging and rewarding. They're eager to see how pinking shears help prevent fabric fraying and enhance the finish of their projects.\r\nMeanwhile, our advanced students are already putting the shears to use in their fashion show pieces. These tools are helping them refine their craftsmanship and add a polished touch to their final garments. 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Students are more engaged, confident, and excited to take on new projects, knowing they can fully participate without having to wait for a machine to be available. Your support has made an enormous difference, and we're genuinely grateful for the positive impact this has had on their learning experience. They are able to learn so many more sewing skills and techniques now.","fullyFundedDate":1746964116644,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-machines/9296184/","projectTitle":"Sewing Machines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7368440_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596052686168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7368440"},{"teacherId":7368440,"projectId":9264908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the opportunity for our advanced fashion students to explore the art of draping on dress forms this semester. The excitement in the classroom is genuinely inspiring. Students are eager to translate their design ideas from sketch to fabric, and the hands-on experience has sparked a new level of creativity and engagement. They're thrilled to experiment with shape, volume, and structure in real time, and many have already expressed how transformative this process is for their growth as designers. Your support in making this possible means the world to us. Thank you again for helping bring this essential skill to life in our fashion curriculum.","fullyFundedDate":1745815820471,"projectUrl":"project/pattern-draping-supplies/9264908/","projectTitle":"Pattern Draping Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7368440_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596052686168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7368440"},{"teacherId":7368440,"projectId":9263217,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire fashion studio classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution of sewing thread and fabric markers. Your support has made a significant impact on our ability to explore and compare the most cost-effective options for supplying our sewing materials.\r\n\r\nThe sewing thread you provided has enabled us to test and evaluate different types, allowing us to select the best quality at the most affordable price. Additionally, the fabric markers have been invaluable tools for tracing pattern outlines and intricate details, enhancing the precision and quality of our sewing projects.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students can develop their skills with better resources, fostering creativity and craftsmanship in a hands-on learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to supporting education and the arts. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are grateful for your partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1745255884772,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-thread-and-fabric-marking-pens/9263217/","projectTitle":"Sewing Thread and Fabric Marking Pens!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7368440_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596052686168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7368440"},{"teacherId":7368440,"projectId":9258662,"letterContent":"Students have quickly started getting comfortable using our new dress forms to create tissue paper garments as part of a fun creativity contest among groups. The experience has sparked their enthusiasm, and they are excited to continue learning the art of drape design for garment creation. The hands-on experience with the dress forms has not only enhanced their understanding of garment construction but also encouraged teamwork and innovative thinking. Watching their confidence grow as they experiment with shapes and textures has been incredibly rewarding, and we're excited to see how their skills develop as they dive deeper into draping techniques.","fullyFundedDate":1744934476186,"projectUrl":"project/dress-forms-for-fashion-students/9258662/","projectTitle":"Dress Forms for Fashion Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7368440_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596052686168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7368440"},{"teacherId":7368440,"projectId":9172201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, we were able to purchase all the materials needed to dye socks in vibrant, beautiful colors. This hands-on activity not only allowed our students to express their creativity, but it also taught them the importance of giving back to the community in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we dyed and donated the socks to our local women's shelter, where they were received with appreciation and joy. Your donation made it possible for our students to experience the power of compassion and service firsthand. We are truly grateful for your contribution. Thank you for helping us make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1744740732017,"projectUrl":"project/socks-for-service-learning/9172201/","projectTitle":"Socks for Service Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7368440_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596052686168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7368440"},{"teacherId":9929459,"projectId":9280888,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to thank you for supporting our classroom project, The Sustainable Spoon: Youth Gardening, Cooking and Composting for Change. Your generosity has already made a lasting difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, our high school gardeners have been able to take their work in the garden one step further—learning how to cook and share the food they've grown. Last year, we prepared garlic bread, carrot-top pesto, baked carrots and beets, and even a hearty Toscana soup with kale harvested from our beds. Just last week, this year's students proudly harvested a pumpkin, which they'll soon turn into pumpkin chili! These cooking experiences have given many of my students a chance to learn practical kitchen skills and try recipes they might not otherwise experience at home.\r\n\r\nYour support also allowed us to set up a vermiculture worm bin, where students will soon begin turning food scraps into rich compost. They are eager to see firsthand how small, sustainable practices can create big change for our soil, our plants, and our planet. Along with the newly repaired ranges in our classroom, we are ready for a season filled with hands-on cooking, sustainability, and joy.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping them discover the connections between nature, healthy food, and community. Your generosity not only nourishes our garden but also nurtures curiosity, confidence, and life skills that will stay with these young people far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1745777774935,"projectUrl":"project/the-sustainable-spoon-youth-gardening/9280888/","projectTitle":"The Sustainable Spoon: Youth Gardening, Cooking, and Composting for Change!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Engen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9929459_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757550122963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9929459"},{"teacherId":9929459,"projectId":9126247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Getting Outside, Increasing Biodiversity & Gardening Joy.\" Because of your gift, my students have been able to experience science in a hands-on, meaningful way that goes far beyond the textbook.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, we were able to purchase tomato cages and a squash/bean trellis—supplies that continue to shape our garden and enrich our learning. These supports have allowed our plants to thrive, but even more importantly, they've created unforgettable opportunities for students to explore biodiversity, ecology, and the joy of gardening.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredible:\r\n\r\nStudents observed pollinators, birds, and even squirrels enjoying the habitat we created—including one memorable moment when a squirrel feasted on sunflower seeds from a flower we grew.\r\n\r\nCompanion planting lessons came to life as students grew wildflowers alongside beans, while also harvesting snap peas and green beans last spring (last school year).\r\n\r\nThe trellis you helped provide supported not just last year's plants but also this year's growth—current/new, students were thrilled to see pumpkins and squash developing, and they are already planning to cook a healthy pumpkin chili together next week! \r\n\r\nAs summer is coming to an end (this fall), students planted new green beans, giving them another chance to nurture crops and watch ecological systems unfold before their eyes.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students—especially in our suburban community—this is their very first experience growing food (or even planting a seed). The pride they feel when they see a flower bloom, a bean ripen, or a pumpkin mature is immeasurable. They are learning not only about biodiversity, soil health, and photosynthesis, but also about nutrition, teamwork, and the simple joy of watching something they planted come to life.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly transformed our classroom. You've given my students the chance to see biodiversity in action, taste food they grew themselves, and develop a deeper connection to the natural world. These experiences will stay with them long after this school year ends.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us in the garden: thank you for planting seeds of curiosity, discovery, and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1741834024764,"projectUrl":"project/getting-outside-increasing-biodiversity/9126247/","projectTitle":"Getting Outside, Increasing Biodiversity & Gardening Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Engen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9929459_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757550122963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9929459"},{"teacherId":1950339,"projectId":9200969,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share with you the great enthusiasm my students have had for the supplies your donations have provided for us. The laser engraver has been a big hit! One of my students got it all set up and has been running numerous test cuts with different materials and is going to spend some time next school year making How-To videos for the new students.\r\n\r\nSo far, the kids have created keychains, water bottle designs, and even medallions for another teacher's students! It has been truly amazing to watch the students learn to use this new machinery and some are even coupling it with the airbrush to create colorful designs. They are absolutely loving it and I'm loving watching them find a new way to explore their creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1742922229141,"projectUrl":"project/springing-into-something-new/9200969/","projectTitle":"Springing Into Something New","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sdao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1950339_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516039646073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1950339"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25946","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2532,"numTeachers":103,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":27,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"24.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.3,"schoolId":25946,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Crescenta Valley High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Crescenta Valley High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/glendale-unified-school-district/crescenta-valley-high-school/25946"}