{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Los Angeles Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10046356,"projectId":9729637,"letterContent":"The ink and paper provided has been so critical in me supporting my students with handouts. Students are tired of getting distracted on their screens, and they have been enthusiastic about doing work and definitely focused. We have engaged in so many wonderful printed handouts, especially for our microscope labs where students are supposed to draw and label what they view under the microscope. I can see students' thinking process better, as they are also less likely to utilize Google or chatGPT and any other variety of AI in their work. They also are able to see handouts that are color-coded, to help them with concepts that are difficult or complex.","fullyFundedDate":1759444235395,"projectUrl":"project/science-handouts-paper-and-ink/9729637/","projectTitle":"Science Handouts — Paper and Ink","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Santander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046356_orig.png?crop=898,898,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748550774196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drsantander"},{"teacherId":10046356,"projectId":9387593,"letterContent":"Students were thrilled with the Microbiology and Forensics materials.\r\n\r\nStudents used the germ spray to demonstrate areas that you cannot see germs at, and even after a cleaning, still persist. We then swabbed a few \"germy\" places and inoculated the bacteria in the agar plates. Students then visually viewed the exponential growth and eventual carrying capacity limit of bacterial and fungal/microorganism growth. From there, they then were able to do further explorations around population growth patterns, carrying capacity, etc. in terms of their ecology unit. \r\n\r\nUsing the luminol spray in conjunction with other blood typing kits I had, students were able to do some investigative work on blood typing. It was a blast. \r\n\r\nStudents utilized their investigative skills, lab skills, and microscope skills. Because of you, some of my students want science kits and microscopes fro their birthdays and christmas.","fullyFundedDate":1754407527933,"projectUrl":"project/microbiology-forensics/9387593/","projectTitle":"Microbiology & Forensics","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Santander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046356_orig.png?crop=898,898,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748550774196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drsantander"},{"teacherId":2296218,"projectId":9706724,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of recycling bins to our school. Your thoughtful contribution is a meaningful step toward creating a cleaner, greener, and more environmentally conscious learning community.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students now have the opportunity to take a more active role in recycling and sustainability efforts on campus. These bins not only make it easier to manage waste responsibly but also serve as an educational reminder of the importance of caring for our planet. Your generosity is helping us instill lifelong habits of environmental stewardship among our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757892194958,"projectUrl":"project/eco-alliance-recycling-project/9706724/","projectTitle":"Eco-Alliance Recycling Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DE LA PAZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2296218_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1366,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731606115041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2296218"},{"teacherId":9111383,"projectId":9508841,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your contributions to this project. Starting the school year with this funding allowed the library to address critical needs as well as purchases that would improve student engagement with the library. During nutrition breaks it is common we have 20 student visitors, and often during lunch time we have over 60 visitors. \r\n\r\nThe most popular items have been the bean bag chairs and bookmarks. The bean bag chairs have provided flexible seating for students visiting during and outside of class time. Our voracious readers have been eager to check out and return books to receive a new scented bookmark and/or magnetic bookmark. \r\n\r\nWith the resources for mending and processing books, we are dutifully working on getting repaired/new books to the shelves so our students can enjoy them. This project has allotted the Ray Bradbury Library a jumpstart into the new school year, and future projects will continue to develop the environment and address needs of students wherever possible. \r\n\r\nThank you for Reading!","fullyFundedDate":1755982923577,"projectUrl":"project/library-essentials/9508841/","projectTitle":"Library Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Judd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9111383_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761774632244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raybradbury-library"},{"teacherId":10046356,"projectId":9387931,"letterContent":"These technological tools have made presenting and demonstrating concepts far more efficiently and effectively. \r\n\r\nThe presenter/clicker has made it so I can be circulating my large classroom, checking in with students, while still lecturing or referring to slides from far away with the click of the clicker. This is how teaching is supposed to be! I used to have to stop my conversation with a student, and walk over to my laptop, and switch the slide, then walk back, or I would not be able to walk around the classroom in proximity to my students, having to stand boringly up there close to my computer (it needs to be plugged in for charging, sometimes for the smartboard connection to wifi connectivity issues, and would be too heavy to carry around constantly). This makes me as a teacher far more present for my students. What a small device can do to make everyday more meaningful for my classes!\r\n\r\nThe reading camera has made it so I can model reading out loud, notetaking, and text processing in real-time with the visual for them to follow along. This is HUGE. This helps students with their critical reading and notetaking in science reading. Furthermore, it is an opportunity for students to utilize and demonstrate their skills as well to the entire class when utilizing it as appropriate in our discussions. \r\n\r\nThe difference is already major! Thank you so so much!","fullyFundedDate":1749775971709,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-science-class/9387931/","projectTitle":"Technology for Science Class","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Santander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046356_orig.png?crop=898,898,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748550774196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drsantander"},{"teacherId":2296218,"projectId":9415725,"letterContent":"Endless thank you to you. These materials will be a long supply for students. These will be additional materials in the first aid to the classroom. Again, in behalf of all the students in all my classes, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the materials you provided. Your thoughtfulness and generosity in ensuring that we have these truly mean a lot. It's inspiring to see such commitment to our well-being and education. Thank you for being such caring and responsible donors.\r\nBless you a hundredfolds.","fullyFundedDate":1750449541765,"projectUrl":"project/giving-care/9415725/","projectTitle":"Giving Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DE LA PAZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2296218_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1366,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731606115041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2296218"},{"teacherId":8942594,"projectId":7154327,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support our students have access to a wellness room designed to hep them feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. This space provides a supportive environment where students with social-emotional challenges can take a break, regulate their emotions, and practice healthy coping strategies.\r\n\r\nAlready students use the room to engage in calming activities, mindfulness practices, and counseling sessions that help them return to class more focused and calm.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made a difference, not just by providing materials, but in creating opportunities for growth, healing, and resilience. Our students are learning skills they will carry with them for a lifetime, and it would not be possible without you.","fullyFundedDate":1675709608323,"projectUrl":"project/phoenix-academy-wellness-room/7154327/","projectTitle":"Phoenix Academy Wellness Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peggy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8942594_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727296041707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8942594"},{"teacherId":9700150,"projectId":9282770,"letterContent":"During Spring Semester of last school year I had the opportunity to run group once again thanks to materials and resources donated by you all. Many students got to keep sketchbooks that they could continue to use during Summer Break. Students got to do sensory activities like making slime and foam paint. I was so excited to see students take on activities they have not done in years or get out of their comfort zone to try something new. These students, previously freshmen, are back this year and continue to grow and build their confidence. \r\n\r\nStudents are always excited to see materials. They ask if they can use multiple canvases, make slime, or other projects back to back. I do want to stress that many students don't get to have art supplies at home or don't dedicate time at home to be creative due to other obligations like helping around the house and helping with younger siblings. \r\n\r\nThe students were asking this time around if I could take pictures of their art as I've shared with them that people in the community care about what their passions are and donate items for them to be able to do it.\r\n\r\nThank you all so much for your generosity. I firmly believe that the benefits of these groups will be seen as they move on in school and eventually go to college.","fullyFundedDate":1746786170676,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-the-student-support-ce/9282770/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for the Student Support Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pastrana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700150_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724632720424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700150"},{"teacherId":9238317,"projectId":7757170,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in providing a printer for my classroom. Having this resource has made a huge difference for both me and my students. Before the printer, we often had to wait to access a shared one or go without printed materials altogether. Now, I can print important documents, assignments, and individualized supports right when we need them. This has made my teaching more flexible and allowed me to better meet the needs of all my students—especially those who benefit from visuals, large print, or modified resources.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also empowered my students in meaningful ways. They're able to see their work printed out and displayed, which boosts their confidence and makes them feel proud. Some of them even take more ownership of their assignments now, knowing they'll be able to showcase their final work. It's also helped with organization, since we can now print schedules, behavior charts, and graphic organizers that support their learning routines.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity has truly had an impact on our classroom, and we're all very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1695742811763,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-a-printer-to-print-out-the/7757170/","projectTitle":"Students Need a Printer to Print Out Their Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238317"},{"teacherId":2296218,"projectId":8944997,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Your donation will have a ripple effect on the development of every student that may come in my classes. It makes students to think as they interact with the materials I am printing for them to become critical thinkers of the society.\r\n\r\nThank you a hundredfold. May your kindness continue to touch our educational goals.\r\nYou are paving a way to cater to a better education of our students. Providing us support is a gigantic help for us educators to provide the best opportunity for every student to learn and reach their maximum potential.","fullyFundedDate":1735663966044,"projectUrl":"project/ink-to-think/8944997/","projectTitle":"Ink to Think","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DE LA PAZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2296218_orig.jpg?crop=1365,1366,x0,y109&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731606115041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2296218"},{"teacherId":9700150,"projectId":8908624,"letterContent":"We're at the third session of our Creative Project Mental Health Group. Students are beginning to show their creative side and are consistently attending. I have noticed that students who had challenges with attendance do make it to school on the day the group takes place. \r\n\r\nI can't even describe how shocked kids were to learn they could keep their sketchbooks. The process of working with these students will be long many of them have a lot of underlying situations and experiences that make it hard to trust others. I'm a strong believer that none of the real work can take place until students feel safe and comfortable. I'm excited to see how the kids grow and positively impact their school experience. \r\n\r\nAs I mentioned before to students art and their creative process are very personal and private however students expressed to me that they were grateful for the materials and open to having me share some images of their artwork.\r\n\r\nAgain thank you all for your support I encourage you to take some time to be creative in your own lives too. Take time to do something you love even if it's not perfect. We can all use a little time to ourselves.","fullyFundedDate":1733253092417,"projectUrl":"project/creative-project-mental-health-group/8908624/","projectTitle":"Creative Project Mental Health Group","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pastrana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700150_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724632720424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700150"},{"teacherId":9780931,"projectId":8903174,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to you, our students now have the opportunity to transform their digital creations into tangible pieces of work that they can proudly share with others. The impact this has had on their learning has been truly remarkable.\r\n\r\nThe new printers are giving my students a unique way to express their creativity and bring their ideas to life in a way that digital screens simply can't match. Whether they're printing out a research report, a detailed project, or a visually appealing presentation, the ability to hold a physical representation of their work has deepened their engagement and sense of pride. It has also made collaboration more interactive—students are now able to quickly print and share their projects with classmates, fostering teamwork and a sense of collective achievement.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting uses of the printers has been in our sports program. Several students, particularly those involved in the school's athletic teams, have used the printers to print action shots they captured during games. After taking photos with the cameras provided by the school, students have worked together in teams to choose the best images—frozen moments of athleticism and teamwork—and eagerly print them to display around the school. For example, one group of students from the football team printed a series of images from a recent game, including a key touchdown play, and turned it into a collage to share with their teammates. The collaboration involved not just taking the photos, but also selecting the most impactful shots, editing them, and sharing the finished products. These action shots have not only helped document our athletic successes but will also play a key role in improving the yearbook pages this school year. Our yearbook committee has been thrilled to incorporate these real-time sports moments, adding energy and authenticity to the final product.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the printers have played an essential role for our Robotics and STEM teams as they continue to prepare for upcoming competitions. Last November, our students proudly competed in the JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) competition, where they applied their technical skills to solve real-world challenges. The printers allowed them to print out detailed reports, technical documentation, and presentations that clearly communicated their ideas and findings. These printed materials were a crucial part of their competition preparations, helping students refine their concepts and present them professionally.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our teams are now preparing for two major events: the FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) competition this February and the MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) competition in March. In both of these competitions, the ability to print reports, data analysis, and designs is invaluable. For example, our robotics team is using the printers to create detailed project reports and documentation of their design process, which they will present during the competitions. The ability to produce polished, printed materials is helping them to communicate their complex ideas clearly and effectively, boosting their confidence in the competitive environment.\r\n\r\nSome students, particularly those who are more visually or kinesthetically inclined, have especially warmed to the new technology. For example, one student who struggles with traditional paper-and-pencil assignments has flourished in this digital space. She now eagerly participates in creating and printing her own designs, which she never would have done before. Another student, who is deeply passionate about robotics, has used the printers to print project posters and documentation that he will present to judges in the upcoming competitions.\r\n\r\nAs I reflect on the impact of this project, I see how it has allowed my students to connect with their learning in a more personal and meaningful way. They are not just completing assignments; they are crafting projects that reflect who they are, their passions, and their ideas. You've made it possible for them to share their voices with the school community in a tangible way, which will inspire them long after they leave my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your belief in our students. 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