{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Atwater High School","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9269011,"projectId":9803838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school's clothing closet. Because of you, our students now have greater access to essential items that help them feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nOur clothing closet is a vital resource for many students at our school. A large number of them rely on it for everyday necessities, emergency needs, and seasonal items. Thanks to your donation, we are able to stock important supplies such as hair ties, scrunchies, winter gloves, and lip balm. These are small items that make a BIG difference in helping students feel prepared and cared for when they walk into the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support also allowed us to purchase an additional clothing rack, which has made organizing and storing our growing number of clothing donations much more efficient and accessible. The shoe refresher spray has also been incredibly helpful in restoring donated shoes so they feel fresh and ready to wear, allowing us to extend the life and usefulness of these donations.\r\n\r\nIn addition, this project supports our amazing student volunteers who generously give their time before school, after school, and during Saturday Academy to help run the clothing closet. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are better equipped to face the challenges of school life, whether it's staying warm during winter, feeling confident in their appearance, or knowing that their community cares about their well-being. Your kindness helps create a school environment where all students can focus on learning and feel supported, no matter their circumstances.","fullyFundedDate":1760731657733,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-comfort-stocking-our-clo/9803838/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Comfort: Stocking Our Clothing Closet with Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dougherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9269011_orig.jpg?crop=426,426,x191,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694641963725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269011"},{"teacherId":9787528,"projectId":9794631,"letterContent":"We have been using the new resources daily, and they've already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students are using them during small-group instruction and independent work, which has allowed them to engage more deeply with the lesson content. One standout moment was during a recent activity when students collaborated to apply what they learned using the new materials—many who are usually hesitant to participate were excited and confident to share their thinking.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reaction was immediate excitement. They were eager to explore and asked thoughtful questions about how we would use them. Several students commented on how the resources made learning feel more \"fun\" and hands-on, which has helped boost motivation and focus.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, donors were able to bring new energy into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764002057336,"projectUrl":"project/journals-to-support-student-wellness/9794631/","projectTitle":"Journals to Support Student Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alcazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787528"},{"teacherId":9269011,"projectId":9645040,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this project has made an immediate and meaningful difference for our students. The clothing closet is now better stocked with essential items that students rely on daily, especially socks and belts. For many of our students, these small essentials make a big difference in how they carry themselves in class.\r\n\r\nThe snacks provided through this project have also had a positive impact. After-school shoppers and student volunteers benefit from these quick pick-me-ups, reinforcing the clothing closet as a welcoming, supportive space rather than one of stress or stigma.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the detergent has ensured that donated clothing items are clean and presentable before being distributed. This has helped maintain a sense of pride and respect within the closet, reinforcing to students that they deserve care, quality, and attention to detail.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has strengthened our school community by supporting equity, dignity, and student well-being. Because of our donors, students are walking into school feeling more confident, cared for, and ready to succeed. We are deeply grateful for the support that has helped us meet our students' needs in such a tangible and compassionate way.","fullyFundedDate":1758992417005,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-feel-their-best-with-so/9645040/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Feel Their Best with some Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dougherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9269011_orig.jpg?crop=426,426,x191,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694641963725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9269011"},{"teacherId":9208261,"projectId":9814568,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support of our classroom and campus programs. Your donation will directly impact our students by providing essential hygiene products, organizational tools, and supplies that keep our learning environment clean, safe, and welcoming. With items like laundry scent boosters, tampons, washing machine cleaner, and classroom display tools, our students can focus on learning, building confidence, and developing real-world skills through hands-on activities in our school store and CTE projects. Your kindness helps ensure equity, comfort, and success for every student. Thank you for investing in their growth and future.","fullyFundedDate":1761139599364,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-shine-building-custome/9814568/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Shine: Building Customer Service & Store Management Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208261"},{"teacherId":799520,"projectId":9761341,"letterContent":"Many times students sometimes come to school with the bare minimum and are expected to be successful. Having a tasty snack goes a long way to help kids keep their energy and their morale up. \r\n\r\nMy students have thoroughly enjoyed having a snack as they use their time to ponder activities and projects!\r\n\r\nI thank you for your contribution to my classroom and the education of my students. They are as appreciative if not more so than I. I look forward to my students making making strides with a wholesome snack in one hand and a project in the other.\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1760631353922,"projectUrl":"project/sustenance-for-stem/9761341/","projectTitle":"Sustenance for STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Armas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp799520_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506032703035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/799520"},{"teacherId":2523034,"projectId":9901277,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the resources to buy these Binho mini soccer boards - they will serve multiple purposes for my student athletes!\r\n\r\nTogetherness and community are huge parts of building a strong team culture and these Binho mini soccer boards are going to bring us together in a way that provides healthy competition for the team especially when we are off the practice field.\r\n\r\nIn addition to all of the culture building benefits, the dexterity and hand eye coordination that our athletes will have to develop and improve on is really exception to be able to play this mini soccer game - our athletes will be getting better and not even realize it or have it feel like \"training\".","fullyFundedDate":1765410115183,"projectUrl":"project/binho-boards-for-team-bonding-activities/9901277/","projectTitle":"Binho Boards for Team Bonding Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Svendsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2523034_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449601085364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2523034"},{"teacherId":2523034,"projectId":9363093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these notebooks and pens for my student athletes. They were used nearly on a daily basis and I really noticed a change in the mental strength of our team as we moved throughout our season.\r\n\r\nDebriefing and reflection are a huge piece of athlete success, and these notebooks provided a resource for our athletes to look at goals they had set for themselves in the beginning of the year and reflect on if they achieved those goals or not.\r\n\r\nReturning Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will now have a log and reference point to build on NEXT year based on what they included during this season.\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU!!","fullyFundedDate":1747679474654,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-need-notebooks-and-pens-to-j/9363093/","projectTitle":"My Students Need Notebooks and Pens to Journal!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Svendsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2523034_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449601085364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2523034"},{"teacherId":3856390,"projectId":9810704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of backpacking rain tarps! Because of you, our students are better prepared to safely and comfortably experience the outdoors, even when the weather doesn't cooperate.\r\n\r\nThese tarps will make a huge difference on our backpacking trips—giving students a dry place to cook, gather, and learn while building confidence and resilience in real wilderness conditions. Many of our students are experiencing overnight backpacking for the first time, and having proper gear helps turn what could be stressful moments into positive, memorable learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and belief in hands-on, outdoor education. Your generosity helps our students learn teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance—skills they'll carry far beyond the trail.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make these adventures possible!","fullyFundedDate":1763648823602,"projectUrl":"project/rain-tarps/9810704/","projectTitle":"Rain Tarps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3856390_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473284666435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3856390"},{"teacherId":9208261,"projectId":9741622,"letterContent":"Providing cornhole equipment for our high school PE program will have a meaningful impact on our students' physical, social, and emotional well-being. Cornhole promotes hand-eye coordination, balance, and strategic thinking while offering a fun, low-impact activity that all students can enjoy, regardless of fitness level. It encourages teamwork, friendly competition, and communication, helping students build confidence and positive relationships. Having this game available also supports inclusive participation during PE, breaks, and after-school activities. Your donation will create an engaging, safe, and healthy environment where students can be active, develop skills, and enjoy physical activity together.","fullyFundedDate":1758808526767,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-cornhole-boards-for-all-studen/9741622/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Cornhole Boards for All Students in Pe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208261"},{"teacherId":9208261,"projectId":9874091,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of Frederick's Wardrobe, our student-run clothing and essentials store serving students and their families. Your donation directly supports hands-on learning while meeting real needs on our campus. With items like markers and sticky dots, students can create organized, welcoming displays and practice important skills like labeling and visual design. Lint rollers help students prepare clean, presentable clothing while learning quality control standards. Toothpaste and socks allow students to assemble emergency hygiene and clothing kits using inventory and data tracking tools. Your support empowers students with confidence, dignity, and valuable career skills.","fullyFundedDate":1763565113318,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-style-inventory-and-display-ski/9874091/","projectTitle":"STEM in Style: Inventory and Display Skills at Frederick’s Wardrobe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D. 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For many students, knowing food and water are available makes it easier to attend Saturday Academy and stay engaged. Your generosity helps remove small but important barriers to learning. Because of donors like you, Saturday Academy is a positive place where students feel encouraged, supported, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1765331252461,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-building-community-at/9911182/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning & Building Community at Saturday Academy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9208261"},{"teacherId":9208261,"projectId":9728116,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of snacks and water makes a meaningful difference for students attending Saturday Academy. Many students arrive early, stay for extended hours, or come to campus without having eaten, making access to food and hydration essential for their success. Providing snacks and water helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to engage in learning, tutoring, credit recovery, and enrichment activities. These basic supports reduce barriers to attendance and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where students feel cared for and motivated to participate. For some students, a simple snack can relieve stress, improve concentration, and allow them to fully benefit from instructional time. Your contribution also supports families by ensuring students' basic needs are met while they work toward academic goals. 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