{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Van Nuys High School","outOfStateSupporters":25.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9789233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing ink and paper. While these materials may seem simple, they have had a powerful impact on my students' learning. Because we now have reliable access to printed materials, students are able to complete practice activities, guided notes, and review packets without worrying about shortages. Before quizzes and tests, students use printed reviews to annotate, highlight key concepts, and test themselves, which has made preparation more structured and effective.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for students is having consistent access to printed resources they can physically interact with. Many of my students learn best when they can write directly on the page, circle mistakes, and revisit feedback. Students who struggle with focus or test anxiety have especially benefited, since printed materials help reduce screen fatigue and allow them to move at their own pace. I've noticed stronger engagement during review days and more confidence going into assessments.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, I am able to provide clearer instruction, more frequent practice opportunities, and meaningful feedback throughout each unit. These materials support everything from daily lessons to assessment preparation, and they help ensure that all students have equal access to learning tools. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in how my students prepare, practice, and succeed. Thank you for investing in our classroom","fullyFundedDate":1760623677574,"projectUrl":"project/print-praise-and-progress-for-spanish/9789233/","projectTitle":"Print, Praise, and Progress for Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527391_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748481677285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rodriguez527"},{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9838703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible. These new resources have quickly become a regular part of our classroom routine, especially before quizzes and tests. Students are using them to review key concepts, practice vocabulary, and test themselves independently. I've seen students arrive early or ask to stay a few extra minutes just to run through the materials one more time before an assessment. What stands out most is how confident they feel when they walk into a quiz, because they've already had the chance to practice and check their understanding in a low-stress way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely excited. Many of them immediately asked, \"Can we use this today?\" or \"Can we use this before the test?\" That excitement turned into engagement. Instead of passively studying, students are actively testing themselves, working with classmates, and asking more focused questions. For several students who typically struggle with test anxiety, these tools have helped them feel more prepared and less overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to be used as part of our daily instruction, warm-ups, review stations, and targeted support before major assessments. They allow me to differentiate instruction and give students multiple chances to practice in ways that work best for them. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on my students' confidence, independence, and willingness to take ownership of their learning. Thank you for believing in them and supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760976833375,"projectUrl":"project/spanish-class-game-buzzers-for-all-learn/9838703/","projectTitle":"Spanish Class Game Buzzers for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527391_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748481677285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rodriguez527"},{"teacherId":504553,"projectId":9606243,"letterContent":"Thank you for selecting my classroom project with Donors Choose. Your generous donation allows for my students and my classroom to receive the exact supplies we need. Your support will provide students with prizes and materials that promote cooperation and creativity.\r\nWe have weekly class competitions on class topics and recent events. The students appreciate the different prizes and stickers they receive for participating. Student involvement and enthusiasm provide a strong base for greater learning and achievement in school.","fullyFundedDate":1758910867490,"projectUrl":"project/buttons-for-great-stories/9606243/","projectTitle":"Buttons for Great Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp504553_orig.jpg?crop=930,930,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764564142617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kaufman"},{"teacherId":504553,"projectId":9358060,"letterContent":"Thank you for selecting my classroom project with Donors Choose. Your generous donation allows for my students and my classroom to receive the exact supplies we need. Your support will provide students with prizes and materials that promote cooperation and creativity.\r\nWe have weekly class competitions on class topics and recent events. The students appreciate the different prizes and stickers they receive for participating. Student involvement and enthusiasm provide a strong base for greater learning and achievement in school.","fullyFundedDate":1750256561745,"projectUrl":"project/students-want-to-show-their-school-spiri/9358060/","projectTitle":"Students Want to Show Their School Spirit!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp504553_orig.jpg?crop=930,930,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764564142617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kaufman"},{"teacherId":504553,"projectId":9307219,"letterContent":"Thank you for selecting my classroom project with Donors Choose. Your generous donation allows for my students and my classroom to receive the exact supplies we need. Your support will provide students with prizes and materials that promote cooperation and creativity.\r\nWe have weekly class competitions on class topics and recent events. The students appreciate the different prizes and stickers they receive for participating. Student involvement and enthusiasm provide a strong base for greater learning and achievement in school.","fullyFundedDate":1748193846235,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-and-games-in-class/9307219/","projectTitle":"Prizes and Games in Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp504553_orig.jpg?crop=930,930,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764564142617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kaufman"},{"teacherId":504553,"projectId":9254508,"letterContent":"Thank you for selecting my classroom project with Donors Choose. Your generous donation allows for my students and my classroom to receive the exact supplies we need. Your support will provide students with prizes and materials that promote cooperation and creativity.\r\nWe have weekly class competitions on class topics and recent events. The students appreciate the different prizes and stickers they receive for participating. Student involvement and enthusiasm provide a strong base for greater learning and achievement in school.","fullyFundedDate":1748194444574,"projectUrl":"project/stress-relief-and-prizes/9254508/","projectTitle":"Stress Relief and Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp504553_orig.jpg?crop=930,930,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764564142617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kaufman"},{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9389869,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom runs noticeably smoother—and kinder—every day. Students now know exactly where to grab what they need, turn in work, and get started without waiting on me. That small shift has created calm openings to class and reclaimed valuable teaching minutes.\r\nWith our refreshed routines and organization system, materials are easy to find and easy to put back. I'm already seeing more on-time submissions, fewer \"I can't find a pencil\" interruptions, and stronger focus during group activities. Several students have commented that class \"feels less stressful\" because the expectations and tools are clear from the moment they walk in. That confidence matters, especially for 9th-graders who are still learning how to manage high-school life.\r\nYour gift didn't just buy supplies—it built a smoother path for learning. We're using the reclaimed time for quick practice, Spanish speaking warm-ups, and feedback that helps students grow. From me and from my students: thank you for investing in structure, clarity, and a positive culture. You helped us create a classroom that runs smoothly—and, truly, sweetly—because students feel prepared, welcomed, and set up to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759086843514,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-classroom-run-smoothly-and/9389869/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Classroom Run Smoothly (and Sweetly!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527391_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748481677285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rodriguez527"},{"teacherId":504553,"projectId":9069444,"letterContent":"Thank you for selecting my classroom project with Donors Choose. Your generous donation allows for my students and my classroom to receive the exact supplies we need. Your support will provide students with prizes and materials that promote cooperation and creativity.\r\nWe have weekly class competitions on class topics and recent events. The students appreciate the different prizes and stickers they receive for participating. Student involvement and enthusiasm provide a strong base for greater learning and achievement in school.","fullyFundedDate":1746786966116,"projectUrl":"project/wolf-pack-needs-prizes/9069444/","projectTitle":"Wolf Pack Needs Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp504553_orig.jpg?crop=930,930,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764564142617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kaufman"},{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9402861,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom now works like a creative studio. The ceiling hooks turned our room into a safe gallery: we can hang papel picado, student piñatas, vocabulary mobiles, and drying artwork overhead, which frees wall space for learning targets and anchor charts. The storage organizer and clear bins created \"grab-and-go\" stations for paint, brushes, and task cards, and the number stickers made it easy to label centers so groups move quickly without waiting on me. With the wireless presenter/laser, I can teach from anywhere in the room and students use it to lead quick demos during gallery walks.\r\n\r\nWhen students walked in after setup, you could hear the \"wow.\" The fluorescent/metallic tempera paints, paint cups, and the full class brush set let every student participate at once—no more sharing one brush per table. In the photos, you can see our ceiling gallery and the patriotic board by the door that frames our routines as students enter. These tools have cut transition time, boosted independence, and made our space feel like a real makers' hub where students create, display, and discuss their work.","fullyFundedDate":1749484539280,"projectUrl":"project/hooks-bins-and-brushes-tools-for-a-ha/9402861/","projectTitle":"Hooks, Bins, and Brushes: Tools for a Hands-on Learning Hub","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527391_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748481677285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rodriguez527"},{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9393705,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom just took a big step forward in both organization and culture. The electric 3-hole punch is already powering our student data binders and interactive notebooks—students can punch full packets in seconds and get right to work. The Brother P-Touch label maker (with the color tape set) helped us launch a student-led organizing day: bins, shelves, and supply stations now have clear bilingual labels (English/Spanish), so materials are easy to find and return. The mounting tapes (Alien Tape and GreenFix squares) finally let us post anchor charts and student work without damaging walls, and the Spanish classroom rules posters created consistent visuals for expectations and language input around the room.\r\n\r\nWhen students first walked in after setup, they noticed everything. I heard, \"It looks like a real studio now,\" and \"Can I be the Label Captain today?\" The papel picado banners set the tone for our culture lessons and made our space warm and welcoming—students immediately connected the décor to our unit on traditions and celebrations. With the new systems, transitions are faster, we start instruction sooner, and students navigate the room with more independence and pride.\r\nNext, we're using the punch and label maker to build writing portfolios and station toolkits (reading, writing, speaking). Students will curate work samples, reflect on growth, and present in small \"gallery walk\" rotations. Your gift didn't just buy tools; it created routines that make learning smoother, more inclusive, and more joyful. Thank you for transforming our space into a place where students feel capable, organized, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1749086202716,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-transform-our-learning-space/9393705/","projectTitle":"Tools to Transform Our Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527391_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748481677285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rodriguez527"},{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9521614,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Patriotic Corner\" is officially part of our daily routine—and it's doing exactly what we hoped: creating a shared moment of unity and reflection at the start of class. The new flags and display have turned an unused wall into a learning space where we briefly ground ourselves as a community. Per our classroom norms, students are not required to stand or recite; instead, we practice respectful silence. That expectation has set a positive, inclusive tone that honors every student while recognizing our shared civic ideals.\r\n\r\nThe first day the materials were up, students walked in and literally stopped to look. Several asked thoughtful questions about the symbols and where they come from. That led to a quick mini-lesson on the history of the pledge and student rights in schools, followed by a short journaling prompt: What does respectful participation look like for you? One student wrote, \"I like the quiet moment—it helps me reset before we start learning.\"\r\nWe're building on this momentum with a brief weekly civics spotlight (student-led facts about the flag, branches of government, and landmark court cases) and a creative project where students design \"unity posters\" that celebrate respect, responsibility, and our classroom values. Your gift didn't just add décor—it sparked conversations, reflection, and a calm, consistent start that helps every learner feel ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1754345486972,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-learning-with-patriotic-prid/9521614/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Learning with Patriotic Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527391_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748481677285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rodriguez527"},{"teacherId":9985914,"projectId":9252843,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to your support, my students have been able to learn in a clean, well-equipped environment that encourages deep learning by creating opportunities for creativity. This in turn has enabled my students to actively engage with science through hands-on activities that makes my lessons come alive. \r\n\r\nThe donated materials have further impacted my classroom by helping my students deepen their understanding by allowing them to satisfy their curiosity through engaging experiments that have made learning more meaningful and memorable. These resources have transformed my classroom into a vibrant space where exploration and discovery thrive. \r\n\r\nI am grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of education to inspire the minds of tomorrow.","fullyFundedDate":1744895392423,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-and-clean/9252843/","projectTitle":"Engaging and Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9985914"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7173","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2176,"numTeachers":117,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.5,"schoolId":7173,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Van Nuys High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Van Nuys High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/van-nuys-high-school/7173"}