{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Skyline High School","outOfStateSupporters":24.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8673282,"projectId":9321934,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share the impact this project has had on my students. The new technology and classroom resources have helped transform our learning environment into a space that feels both engaging and welcoming. While technology is often associated with individual devices, tools like our soundbar and classroom audio system play an important role in helping students access learning. Whether we are listening to a podcast, analyzing a speech, watching a video, or sharing student presentations, clear audio ensures that every student can hear and participate fully. The printer toner has also allowed me to provide students with high-quality learning materials, feedback, and resources that support their growth as readers and writers.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for students is how these additions have changed the atmosphere of our classroom. The combination of warm lighting from the lamps and hanging lights, paired with music played through the soundbar during independent work time, has created a calmer and more comfortable environment. Students frequently comment on how much more inviting the room feels and how the softer lighting helps them focus. Many students who are often anxious or easily distracted seem more relaxed and engaged when they enter the classroom.\r\n\r\nI have especially noticed an impact on students who struggle with concentration and confidence. During reading and writing workshops, these students are staying on task longer and participating more actively in class activities. The classroom now feels less like a sterile institution and more like a community space where students can take intellectual risks and feel comfortable being themselves. Your generosity has helped create an environment where students can focus on learning, collaboration, and personal growth. Thank you for making this possible and for investing in the success of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746785593377,"projectUrl":"project/sound-light-action-enhancing-our-lear/9321934/","projectTitle":"Sound, Light, Action: Enhancing Our Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sinclair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673282_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691205028164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mss-sinclair"},{"teacherId":8673282,"projectId":10157748,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our book club has become a reality, and students have eagerly embraced the opportunity to read together. For many of my students, independent reading can feel intimidating, especially when they have struggled with reading in the past or have not found books that truly capture their interest. The addition of Red Rising has changed that. Students are excited to discuss the characters, debate the choices they make, and make predictions about what will happen next. It has been wonderful to see students voluntarily pick up a book and continue reading beyond what is required.\r\n\r\nWhat started as a club for a small group of students quickly grew into something much bigger. Students began telling their friends about the book and the discussions we were having, and soon students from other classes and even other grade levels wanted to join. The excitement spread so quickly that we ended up with more interested students than we had books available. It was truly a raging success and a clear sign that students were hungry for opportunities to read and connect with one another through literature.\r\n\r\nReading in our book club goes far beyond simply turning pages. Students practice important literacy skills such as analyzing character development, identifying themes, making evidence-based claims, and engaging in respectful academic discussions with their peers. Through discussion guides and reflection activities, students learn how to support their ideas with textual evidence while also listening to and building upon the perspectives of others. These are skills that transfer directly to their success in English classes, college, and future careers.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes has been watching students who do not typically see themselves as readers become some of the most active participants. Students who were initially hesitant to join discussions are now sharing thoughtful insights and asking deeper questions about the text. The book club has created a community where students feel comfortable expressing their ideas and discovering the joy that comes from reading alongside others. In fact, students are already asking what next year's book selection will be because they are eager to continue the experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make these meaningful experiences possible. Your support has given my students access not only to books, but also to confidence, connection, and a renewed sense of curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1773872266462,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-beyond-the-classroom/10157748/","projectTitle":"Building Readers Beyond the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sinclair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673282_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691205028164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mss-sinclair"},{"teacherId":8673282,"projectId":9332560,"letterContent":"As an English teacher, I have always been the kind of reader who studies with a pencil in one hand and a stack of sticky flags nearby. My professional books quickly become colorful maps of learning, filled with highlights, notes in the margins, and tabs marking ideas I want to revisit. Some of my favorite reading happens early in the morning with a cup of coffee before school or during quiet afternoons when I can reflect on a chapter and immediately connect it to the students sitting in my classroom. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to build a collection of professional resources that has already transformed the way I think about instruction and student support.\r\n\r\nThese texts introduced practical strategies for differentiation, literacy instruction, executive functioning, student motivation, and structured teaching. I learned new ways to break complex tasks into manageable steps, provide meaningful scaffolds for English learners, and help students develop the self-regulation skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Just as importantly, several of the books reminded me that effective teaching begins with reflection and care, helping me sustain the energy and passion needed to show up fully for my students every day.\r\n\r\nOne classroom moment stands out in particular. After implementing strategies from my professional reading, I redesigned a challenging reading activity by chunking the text into smaller sections and providing clearer supports for annotation and discussion. Students who would normally hesitate to participate began contributing thoughtful observations and asking deeper questions. Watching students build confidence, engage with the text, and support one another in discussion was a powerful reminder that small instructional changes can create meaningful opportunities for growth. Thank you for investing in my learning and, in turn, in the success of every student I teach. Your generosity continues to make a difference each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746912559913,"projectUrl":"project/books-brainpower-and-bright-ideas-for/9332560/","projectTitle":"Books, Brainpower, and Bright Ideas for Better Teaching!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sinclair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673282_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x490,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691205028164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mss-sinclair"},{"teacherId":7601655,"projectId":10315116,"letterContent":"With these building blocks my students will be able to access a variety of Mental Health habits such as focus away from the school day in a more quiet setting. We can take a break from the long busy school day and enjoy some quiet time. If a student is struggling with a concept, they can step away relax and come back later to tackle the harder concepts. I can put up their Lego creations to inspire students to find time to relax more. Not every student learns at the same pace, so it is crucial for them to receive help at their level and take a Mental Health break as needed. When they are more engaged with their own learning it allows them to absorb the language better with less distraction.","fullyFundedDate":1780343508446,"projectUrl":"project/legos-para-mentes/10315116/","projectTitle":"Legos para Mentes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7601655_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602612542795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7601655"},{"teacherId":7601655,"projectId":10315107,"letterContent":"With these pens I can help students differentiate parts of speech in Spanish. Especially the conjugations of the different verb tenses. When students can visualize the various nouns, verbs and adjectives in the sentences with color it helps stimulate the brain much better than just plain old paper and pencil. Those students who are visual learners can cement their learning of Spanish in ways that 1 color on a whiteboard cannot. I also try to create a positive support environment by using Green rather than red students see it more as a positive help than a negative correction. These pens will make the difference for some students and for that I thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1780344023581,"projectUrl":"project/jumping-into-success/10315107/","projectTitle":"Jumping into Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7601655_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602612542795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7601655"},{"teacherId":2870777,"projectId":10200852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our \"Finals Week Snacks\" project! Your donations of Goldfish, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its, Pirate's Booty, and other delicious snacks came at the perfect time for our students. Finals week can be incredibly stressful and exhausting as students juggle studying, projects, exams, and the anticipation of summer break. Having easy grab-and-go snacks available gave students a much-needed boost of energy and comfort during some very long days.\r\nYour kindness helped create a more positive and encouraging environment during one of the busiest times of the school year. Students were genuinely excited and grateful to have snacks available when they were just ready for vacation! \r\nThank you for helping our students stay fueled, focused, and motivated through finals week. Your support truly made a difference and ended the school year on a positive note!","fullyFundedDate":1778603259316,"projectUrl":"project/finals-week-study-snacks/10200852/","projectTitle":"Finals Week Study Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kasai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2870777_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576434557227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kasai"},{"teacherId":2870777,"projectId":10272247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Smartboard Stand project! Because of your kindness, our classroom Smartboard can finally be fully utilized in a way that benefits every student. Due to limited wall space, it was impossible to properly install and use a Smartboard. Your donation has provided a practical solution that allows us to move and position the Smartboard where students throughout the classroom can clearly see and participate in lessons.\r\nThis stand will make a huge impact on student learning and engagement each day. Interactive lessons, visual demonstrations, collaborative activities, and educational technology can now be accessible to all students no matter where they are seated. Your support has transformed an unused resource into a valuable instructional tool that will enhance learning for years to come. Thank you for investing in our classroom and students! You are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778262456343,"projectUrl":"project/a-smarter-choice-a-smartboard-stand-for/10272247/","projectTitle":"A Smarter Choice! A Smartboard Stand for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kasai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2870777_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576434557227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kasai"},{"teacherId":2870777,"projectId":10189981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Graduation Goodies\" project and helping my students prepare for their exciting journey ahead. Your generosity will provide practical essentials such as lint rollers, hand sanitizer, Tic Tacs, toothbrushes, and other personal care items that will help them feel confident, prepared, and cared for as they transition beyond high school. Many of our students are stepping into college classrooms, job interviews, dorm living, and workplaces for the very first time, and these items may seem small, but they make a meaningful difference in helping students feel ready for those important moments.\r\nI'm sure the graduation goodies will be met with smiles, gratitude, and excitement! Your support has helped make this milestone even more special and memorable for our graduating seniors.","fullyFundedDate":1778603260255,"projectUrl":"project/graduation-goodies-and-raffle-items/10189981/","projectTitle":"Graduation Goodies and Raffle Items!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kasai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2870777_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576434557227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kasai"},{"teacherId":9300797,"projectId":9486601,"letterContent":"It is great to know that DonorsChoose has greatly impacted my students by providing basic supplies such as ink for my printer and write-erase markers. It definitely changed my state of being, and my students excel because I can provide them with things as basic as t printing so they can submit their work, especially in color. AS before, I wasn't able to because the ink was so expensive and the school wouldn't provide it. \r\n\r\nStudents stop going from teacher to teacher, or even to the office, to find someone who can print their work in color. And/or submitting work in Black and white because they do not have color ink at home.\r\n\r\nAs for the laptop, I couldn't be more grateful. It not only saved time, as I could take attendance from any place in my classroom, but I was able to get rid of my old computer, which would not connect to the internet most of the time. Students were also able to use it for projects.","fullyFundedDate":1758809782906,"projectUrl":"project/help-getting-basic-supplies-for-my-stude/9486601/","projectTitle":"Help Getting Basic Supplies for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. ELIAS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9300797_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x314,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695497215733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9300797"},{"teacherId":2870777,"projectId":10167048,"letterContent":"Your support has turned our classroom into an ecosystem that students genuinely enjoy being part of each day. The addition of plants in our aquariums has sparked curiosity. Students are not only learning science, they're experiencing it. They build meaningful connections to content through hands-on interaction. Just as importantly, the calm, green environment has created a more peaceful space that helps students feel grounded, focused, and ready to learn, even on the most stressful of days!\r\nAt the same time, the new aquarium filters and humidifiers have made a noticeable difference in the health of our plants and aquariums. Our fish are thriving, and students take pride in caring for them and observing their behavior with responsibility. Because of you, this classroom is not just a place where students sit but is a space full of life, curiosity, and care. Your generosity has had a lasting impact on over 150 students with many more to come. Thank you for helping us (and our plants) grow!","fullyFundedDate":1776106509385,"projectUrl":"project/getting-our-fish-to-just-keep-swimming/10167048/","projectTitle":"Getting Our Fish to Just Keep Swimming!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kasai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2870777_orig.jpg?crop=970,970,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576434557227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kasai"},{"teacherId":4153959,"projectId":10045707,"letterContent":"It is so helpful to be able to print necessary handouts for my students, so they have less time to copy down information and more time to process and respond to questions that help them develop deeper thinking skills. It has been so great to be able to offer students highlighters when reading handouts, so they can practice finding evidence in what they are reading to better support their learning. Being able to offer composition notebooks, highlighters, printed handouts, and hot chocolate may seem small in the grand scheme of things, but for students in low income communities, these things help them feel seen and worthy. Thank you for supporting the learning of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1773276052516,"projectUrl":"project/necessary-joy-in-the-classroom/10045707/","projectTitle":"Necessary Joy in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4153959_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576609310111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4153959"},{"teacherId":8673282,"projectId":9327792,"letterContent":"Since receiving these materials, my classroom has felt more organized, collaborative, and student-centered. Students immediately noticed the new binders, dividers, and supplies, and there was a real sense of excitement when they saw that everyone had what they needed—no one had to worry about missing materials or feeling unprepared.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the resources into action during our current unit. Students are using their binders and dividers to organize reading notes, vocabulary, and writing assignments by category, which has made it much easier for them to revisit their thinking and track their growth. The highlighters and paper have been especially powerful during close reading activities. Students are actively annotating texts and discussing how their interpretations change when they focus on key details. During group work, the markers and easel pads have helped students collaborate more effectively as they map out ideas and prepare for class discussions.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, many students were visibly excited and even relieved. 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