{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ygnacio Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":14.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8103895,"projectId":9510819,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have a place that feels like the calm in the storm. Every day, they walk into Room 308 carrying more than just homework. They carry the weight of life outside these walls. Thanks to you, they now have a space that lets them breathe, laugh, and reset.\r\n\r\nThe small comforts you helped provide make a huge difference. The ramen is already a hit for students who miss lunch. One even said, \"This literally saved my day.\" The water bottles mean students finally have their own to refill, which cuts down on disposable waste. The paper cups are perfect for tea during calm-down breaks or cozy classroom moments. The bowls and forks have ended the era of pencil chopsticks, and the candy stash has become our go-to morale booster. The essential oils keep the space smelling like lavender instead of teenager, and the bracelet kits have become a quiet therapy corner where students make something beautiful while they unwind.\r\n\r\nAnd that chair? I cannot thank you enough. After months of sinking toward the floor mid-conversation, I can finally meet my students eye to eye again, literally and figuratively.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just fund supplies. You helped create a safe haven. You gave my students a place where it's okay to let their guard down and remember they're still kids. From the bottom of my heart (and my newly functional chair), thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757142346530,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-sanity-and-a-chair-that-doesnt/9510819/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Sanity, and a Chair That Doesn’t Sink","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8103895_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758732999533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmonica82"},{"teacherId":3833932,"projectId":9525326,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! My French scholars are loving their vocabulary notebooks. They have each personalized their notebook and are using them to keep track of the new words and expressions that they are learning. From French 1 to IB French (level 4), they are practicing study skills that transfer to other classes and will follow them to college and beyond. Your generous donation has empowered these students to take charge of their education and practice organizational strategies that will help them in all areas.\r\nMerci beaucoup!","fullyFundedDate":1754279601910,"projectUrl":"project/learning-a-new-language-starts-with-a-no/9525326/","projectTitle":"Learning a New Language Starts With a Notebook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flanagan-Schmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3833932"},{"teacherId":8103895,"projectId":9261690,"letterContent":"You did not just fund supplies. You helped me turn graduation season into a full-blown celebration. With the blankets and printable vinyl, I made custom blankets for every senior in my program covered in loving, affirming words. They also received personalized zip pouches with their names and graduation year. When I handed them out, there were hugs, laughter, tears, and even a few moments where I pretended not to cry too.\r\n\r\nWord spread that my room had grad cap decorating supplies and suddenly it became the unofficial Graduation Central. Students I had never met showed up to craft the perfect caps. By the end of the week, the room looked like a craft store exploded but every student left with a smile and a cap they were proud to wear.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did not just provide supplies. It created memories. These students felt celebrated, loved, and seen on one of the biggest days of their lives. Thank you for making that possible and for turning an ordinary week into something extraordinary.","fullyFundedDate":1746596749527,"projectUrl":"project/gifts-of-growth-honoring-our-grads/9261690/","projectTitle":"Gifts of Growth: Honoring Our Grads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8103895_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758732999533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmonica82"},{"teacherId":5108654,"projectId":9128957,"letterContent":"Your support enabled us to purchase a Bambu Labs A1 Mini 3D printer, which has significantly transformed our YVHS InvenTeam. This technology is helping students rapidly bring their ideas to life as they design and prototype parts for their assistive device, Dexterra—an invention addressing hand mobility that will be showcased at MIT's EurekaFest this June. The printer's precision, speed, and ease of use have made a huge impact on how our students engage with the engineering process.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for our students is how much faster they can iterate and improve their designs. Instead of waiting days between revisions, they can now prototype and test components within hours, allowing for deeper learning and more efficient collaboration. The A1 Mini has made advanced design feel accessible and fun, inspiring our students to push their ideas further than ever before. 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These visuals often spark meaningful conversations, prompting students to ask questions and reflect on their future.\r\n\r\nThis is just the beginning of building strong, positive relationships. My goal is for students to feel comfortable seeking support in my office—sometimes even without realizing they're doing so—and to walk away having learned something about themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to this project, it makes a big difference here on campus and I plan to contine great counseling work of supporting all the students.","fullyFundedDate":1739888132127,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-growth-a-safe-haven-for-acad/9060420/","projectTitle":"Empowering Growth: a Safe Haven for Academic and Emotional Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737664344477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894475"},{"teacherId":6622149,"projectId":7206596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my classroom library. This year my school banned cell phones, which left students with free time and a renewed interest in books! Students have been borrowing books all year and recommending them to each other!\r\n\r\nHaving a culturally responsive library helps my students to feel seen, heard, safe, and appreciated. It also helps them to develop a love of reading. I've also been able to change my library display to recognize different heritage months and holidays.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1677472274111,"projectUrl":"project/library-update/7206596/","projectTitle":"Library Update","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6622149_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677352064479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6622149"},{"teacherId":8103895,"projectId":8989430,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our (now less congested) hearts, THANK YOU! This cold and flu season came at us like a freight train, but thanks to your generosity, we were armed and ready.\r\n\r\nThe Clorox wipes helped us wage war against sneaky germs lurking on every surface. The cough drops, hot tea, and honey turned sore throats into mere whispers of their former misery. And let's be real... Emergen-C practically made us feel like superheroes fending off the next wave of sniffles.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we made it through the season with fewer tissues, less coughing, and a whole lot of gratitude. You didn't just donate supplies - you donated sanity! We appreciate you more than words (or cough drops) can express!","fullyFundedDate":1735691323177,"projectUrl":"project/no-germs-allowed-keeping-sniffles-out-o/8989430/","projectTitle":"No Germs Allowed: Keeping Sniffles Out of the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8103895_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758732999533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmonica82"},{"teacherId":3833932,"projectId":8734964,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are enjoying reading le Petit prince, and are becoming more confident in their abilities to read in French. They are enjoying the illustrations, and the childlike character of the prince.\r\n\r\nStudents who do not consider themselves readers in any language are drawn in to the story. They are taking pleasure in mastering new vocabulary as well as recognizing expressions that they already know. In addition, they are making connections between French and the other languages that they know.\r\n\r\nThese accomplishments would not be possible without your donation. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1726696720244,"projectUrl":"project/theres-nothing-petit-about-reading-in/8734964/","projectTitle":"There's Nothing \"Petit\" About Reading In French!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flanagan-Schmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3833932"},{"teacherId":8103895,"projectId":8956183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The cleaning supplies have been a game-changer, especially during this past flu season. Having the proper tools allows us to maintain a clean and healthy environment, ensuring we can mop and sweep up messes easily instead of relying on paper towels and hands.\r\n\r\nA clean space not only promotes physical well-being but also supports academic and emotional success for our students. I couldn't have done it without your help. We truly appreciate your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1732217543473,"projectUrl":"project/empower-our-students-to-create-a-spotles/8956183/","projectTitle":"Empower Our Students to Create a Spotless & Super-Organized Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8103895_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758732999533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmonica82"},{"teacherId":5108654,"projectId":5264025,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our classroom has been transformed! The iPad accessories you helped fund—particularly the Magic Keyboard and the Samsung T7 SSD—have enhanced how I deliver instruction, making lessons more interactive, engaging, and accessible for all students.\r\n\r\nWith the Magic Keyboard, I can seamlessly navigate between apps while teaching live on Zoom, making real-time annotations on PowerPoint slides, demonstrating problem-solving steps on an interactive whiteboard, and quickly accessing online resources to enrich discussions. My students are more engaged because lessons feel dynamic and personalized. They no longer passively watch slides—they see concepts come to life in real time!\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects for students has been the ability to revisit recorded lessons stored on the SSD. Whether they missed class or need to review a difficult concept, these recordings provide a lifeline for learning at their pace. One student, who had previously struggled to keep up, shared that having these recordings has given him the confidence to tackle assignments without feeling left behind.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not just provided tools—it has empowered students to learn more effectively and actively participate in their education. 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