{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Seaside High School","outOfStateSupporters":22.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9691346,"projectId":9571282,"letterContent":"On behalf of my Mandarin students, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of classroom materials. The colorful Chinese lanterns, mahjong sets, and Chinese chess have brought so much joy and excitement to our learning environment. The students were especially fascinated by xiangqi — it has quickly become a class favorite, sparking curiosity and friendly competition.\r\n\r\nAs we prepare for Lunar New Year, your gifts will play a meaningful role in transforming our classroom into a festive and immersive space. The lanterns will brighten our walls with warmth and tradition, and the students are already talking about how much they look forward to decorating. Looking ahead to our cultural rally in December, the fans and lanterns will be featured in our performances, helping our students bring Chinese art and culture to life on stage.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our Mandarin program and for believing in the value of cultural learning. Your generosity has enriched our classroom experience and inspired students to engage more deeply with the language and traditions they are studying. We are truly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\n感恩于心，感谢于行。","fullyFundedDate":1755743614310,"projectUrl":"project/from-ni-hao-to-wow-launching-our-mandar/9571282/","projectTitle":"From Ni Hao to Wow: Launching Our Mandarin Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9691346_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724128197312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691346"},{"teacherId":9339898,"projectId":9431306,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My students and I have been putting the new resources to great use in our classroom. One of our favorite projects has been our \"Voices of Our Journeys\" writing unit, where students use the new books and materials to explore their personal stories and cultural experiences. It's been incredible watching them open up, share memories, and connect through their writing.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were so excited. Some of them immediately started flipping through the books, pointing out pictures that reminded them of home. One student even said, \"This looks like my town!\" and in that moment, I saw their confidence and curiosity grow.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're preparing for a classroom showcase where students will share their finished stories with peers and teachers. These new materials have made that possible by giving them the tools and inspiration to express themselves. Thank you again for believing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where their voices truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1758869238960,"projectUrl":"project/from-here-to-tomorrow-lighting-the-way/9431306/","projectTitle":"From Here to Tomorrow: Lighting the Way for Newcomers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339898_orig.png?crop=716,716,x235,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698248590680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339898"},{"teacherId":9339898,"projectId":9636188,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to my classroom. The picture books you helped provide have made such a beautiful and lasting impact on my newcomer students.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, English is brand new, and books are their first doorway into understanding this new world around them. Picture books have become a bridge of comfort and confidence. They allow students to explore stories through both words and images, helping them make connections and find meaning even when the language still feels unfamiliar.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, in particular, has really touched my heart. He's a quiet boy who had just arrived from another country and often kept to himself. For the first week after the books arrived, he chose to spend every lunch in my classroom, sitting by the bookshelf, reading quietly. Each day, he picked a new story, sometimes tracing the pictures with his finger or asking what certain words meant. I watched his confidence grow with every page. Now, he volunteers to read aloud in class, something I never imagined he'd feel comfortable doing so soon.\r\n\r\nMoments like these remind me why these resources matter so much. They're not just books; they're tools of belonging, hope, and discovery. My students feel seen, capable, and inspired. Thank you for giving them that.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nChristina Rodriguez\r\nNewcomer Program Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1758827046939,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-through-graphic-novels/9636188/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy through Graphic Novels for Newcomer Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339898_orig.png?crop=716,716,x235,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698248590680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339898"},{"teacherId":9339898,"projectId":9431202,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the books, notebooks, and folders every single day. The books have opened a new world for them, giving them stories they can understand and connect with as they practice English. During a recent reading circle, students were able to follow along and even take turns reading aloud with pride. The notebooks and folders help them stay organized, which is so important as they balance learning a new language and adjusting to a new school environment. These resources are giving them structure and confidence in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate. Many of my students come to school with very little of their own, so receiving new books and supplies felt incredibly special. I saw smiles, heard laughter. For them, these weren't just supplies, they were signs that someone cared about their learning journey.\r\n\r\nRight now, my students are using these materials to build their English reading and writing skills through short stories and journal writing. The next step is for them to create their own simple stories in English, using the vocabulary and sentence structures they've been practicing. Thanks to your support, they now have the tools and the confidence to take that next step. The gift of these resources gave them hope, and that hope is fueling their determination to keep growing every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755743614469,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-spark-hope/9431202/","projectTitle":"Supplies that Spark Hope","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339898_orig.png?crop=716,716,x235,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698248590680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339898"},{"teacherId":9057053,"projectId":9275795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to Books and Snacks! By donating you provided access to books for students who usually don't have an easy way to get them and have opened doors for many of my students to new worlds and diverse literature. I have one student who was SO excited with the selection of books that she took at least 15 books home for the summer and I know that I cannot wait to hear her thoughts on said books. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, having many works of literature has opened this school year with the idea of having a Silent Reading Club on campus where students use the books in the classroom or bring their own and read for about 30 minutes of lunch before sharing what they read about as well as getting book ideas from other students. \r\n\r\nUltimately, what my students love the most is having many different options to pick from and just having access to books so thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746785812091,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-books/9275795/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9057053_orig.jpg?crop=1333,1333,x333,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684775324391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9057053"},{"teacherId":9691346,"projectId":9373053,"letterContent":"I hope you're doing well! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the Crayon/Marker Set Broad, the Scotch Thermal Laminator, and so many other supplies to my classroom. Your contribution has truly made a difference in our learning experience.\r\n\r\nDuring our summer school session, my students had so much fun using the new crayons and markers. They were excited to use the vibrant colors in a variety of math activities, including an Equation Maze where they worked together to solve equations and find their way through the puzzle. These colors helped them stay engaged and made the learning process more interactive and enjoyable. Additionally, the students used the markers for their System of Equations Project, where they created visual representations of equations, which made the abstract concepts come to life.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the creativity that these markers inspired will continue into the new school year. My students will be using them to create anchor charts and presentation slides for various projects, allowing them to visually represent their learning and share their insights with the class. I'm excited to see how their creativity and problem-solving skills continue to grow with these new tools.\r\n\r\nOn more thing I would like to share with you is a brand-new Mandarin program I am launching this upcoming school year! The Mandarin course will be filled with exciting projects and immersive activities, designed to provide my students with a comprehensive learning and exploration in both the language and the cultures. The resources you've provided will help enhance the hands-on, creative projects that will play a key role in this learning journey.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is deeply appreciated, and I can't wait to see how these new resources continue to enrich our classroom experience. Thank you for being such an important part of my students' educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1748085407202,"projectUrl":"project/unleashing-creative-minds/9373053/","projectTitle":"Unleashing Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9691346_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724128197312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691346"},{"teacherId":8420610,"projectId":8683289,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the donors who supported my project by providing scientific calculators and notebooks for my students.\r\n\r\nThe notebooks have been invaluable in helping many of my students keep their notes organized. They find it much easier to sketch graphs of the different functions we learn in class, allowing them to revisit their notes when completing assignments. I've noticed that some students who received a notebook have shown increased effort in their work and greater motivation to focus during lessons.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the excitement among the students when they learned we received more calculators was palpable. This enhancement meant they no longer had to share calculators, which often posed challenges during classwork and tests. With each student now having their own calculator, they've been able to concentrate on understanding math concepts without the stress of computation.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support in enriching our learning environment. It truly makes a difference in my students' educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1725973173456,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-student-problem-solving-skills/8683289/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Student Problem-Solving Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8420610"},{"teacherId":9057053,"projectId":8618570,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this financial literacy project. With fun little items students can buy, students feel much more engaged in learning how to manage money in my classroom. Now at the end of each quarter, I open a shop and they can buy: fidget toys, stuffed animals, stickers, pencils, etc. which will entice them to continue their financial literacy learning. They are now also spending time outside of the class earning additional money through a wide variety of activities (such as helping in their house, attending a school event, and spending time off their phones by reading, exercising, and volunteering in their community). One student has been so engaged with this that he has had enough money not to just buy (have a deed) to his desk but to several of his peers desks as well. \r\n\r\nThe next steps with this project are to further students understanding of finance. I aim to specifically address investing (such as CDs), loans, insurance, and taxes (when April arrives). I sincerely appreciate your support in making this happen in my classroom/ for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1726871621507,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-for-future-scholars/8618570/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy for Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9057053_orig.jpg?crop=1333,1333,x333,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684775324391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9057053"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90531","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1134,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":77.3,"schoolId":90531,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Seaside High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Seaside High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/monterey-peninsula-unified-school-district/seaside-high-school/90531"}