{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Blair High School","outOfStateSupporters":13.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":10087230,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our production of Something Rotten! has been elevated in a way our students could immediately see and feel.\r\n\r\nThe addition of Renaissance-inspired costume pieces and design elements has completely transformed how students approach their work. In rehearsal, we recently worked on scenes between the Bottom brothers, and for the first time, students were able to rehearse while wearing costume elements that reflected the time period. That shift was powerful—posture changed, physicality became more intentional, and students began making clearer, more grounded character choices. What was once a modern-feeling rehearsal suddenly felt like storytelling rooted in a specific world.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping us teach not just acting, but historical context and visual storytelling. Students are learning how design supports narrative—how a silhouette, a texture, or a prop can communicate status, profession, and personality before a single line is spoken. Theatre is inherently collaborative, and these resources allow our performers and student designers to work together more authentically.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the reaction was immediate excitement. Students gathered around, eager to try things on, touch fabrics, and imagine themselves in the world of the play.","fullyFundedDate":1770990168153,"projectUrl":"project/bring-something-rotten-to-life-with-rena/10087230/","projectTitle":"Bring Something Rotten to Life with Renaissance Costumes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233751_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639177582076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvolpi"},{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":10013396,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our production of Something Rotten! has come to life in ways that truly transformed our classroom and stage.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of our new egg costumes and cooking props, students are not just rehearsing—they are fully immersed in storytelling. In one of our most joyful rehearsal moments, we staged the \"It's Eggs!\" number, a playful, high-energy ensemble scene that relies heavily on visual comedy and commitment. As soon as students put on the egg costumes and picked up whisks and frying pans, everything changed. Movements became bigger, choices became bolder, and suddenly the entire number clicked. Students who were previously hesitant stepped forward with confidence, fully embracing the humor and physicality of the piece.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed us to teach ensemble storytelling at a deeper level. Students are learning how props and costumes are not just accessories, but tools that support character, timing, and audience engagement. In a show like Something Rotten!, which thrives on large, comedic ensemble moments and over-the-top theatricality , these materials are essential for helping students understand the full scope of performance.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reaction was immediate and electric. There were cheers, laughter, and a rush of students volunteering to try everything on. For many of my students—especially those who may not always feel confident onstage—these costumes created a sense of play that lowered their fear and invited them to take risks. It was a reminder that theatre is, at its heart, joyful and collaborative.","fullyFundedDate":1770090132017,"projectUrl":"project/something-rotten-ensemble-needs-egg-cel/10013396/","projectTitle":"Something Rotten! Ensemble Needs Egg-cellent Costumes & Props!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233751_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639177582076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvolpi"},{"teacherId":10362691,"projectId":9928770,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been meaningfully enhanced by the addition of a single iPad, which I use daily as a powerful instructional tool to support all 180 students. While many of our donors may use technology at home, in our classroom the iPad serves as a central teaching resource that brings lessons to life. It allows me to model concepts in real time, display interactive visuals, and access a wide range of educational resources that make learning more engaging and accessible. Whether I'm projecting examples, demonstrating problem solving strategies, or guiding students through multimedia content, the iPad helps make instruction clearer and more dynamic for everyone.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how the iPad transforms our daily lessons into interactive experiences. They are highly engaged when I use it to show videos, annotate texts, or walk through step by step explanations that they can easily follow. The visual and interactive elements capture their attention and help them better understand complex ideas. Even simple features, like zooming in on a text or highlighting key details, make a big difference in keeping students focused and involved.\r\n\r\nVisual learners, in particular, respond well to the clear modeling and multimedia support the iPad provides. Students are more willing to participate when they can clearly see and understand the material being presented. While it is just one device, the iPad has become an essential teaching tool that supports all learners and helps create a more engaging, inclusive classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1764752967121,"projectUrl":"project/180-students1-powerful-tool-help-us-le/9928770/","projectTitle":"180 Students,1 Powerful Tool: Help Us Learn With an iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lomeli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10362691_orig.png?crop=885,885,x132,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764211078693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10362691"},{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":9946155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing Taped Together: Backstage Essentials & Student Support for Theatre Class to life! Your support made it possible for my theatre students to receive essential backstage supplies like gaff tape, spike tape, pipe cleaners, and even snacks — tools that are used every single day as we create, build, and perform.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely thrilled! They immediately began unpacking the supplies together, commenting on how perfect the tape is for labeling and securing props and set pieces. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our theatre program is running more smoothly and creatively than ever. Up next, students will be using these supplies as we finalize our set designs and begin tech rehearsals. This means organizing cables, securing props safely, marking stage positions, and more — all with the materials you helped provide. Your contribution has truly given them the confidence and resources to dive deeper into real-world theatre production skills.","fullyFundedDate":1767149956505,"projectUrl":"project/taped-together-backstage-essentials-s/9946155/","projectTitle":"Taped Together: Backstage Essentials & Student Support for Theatre Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233751_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639177582076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvolpi"},{"teacherId":6045625,"projectId":9894509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our iPad project. These devices have made a huge difference for my newcomer students.\r\n\r\nAll of them are still learning English, so the translation tools have been incredibly helpful. During a recent science activity, students had to use clues to identify mystery elements and then create Lewis Dot Structures. They were able to translate the activity, understand the content, and fully participate without feeling left out. Students have also used the iPads to explore scientific data on different biomes using the iPads. They loved being able to zoom in on visuals, research in real time, and work at their own pace.\r\n\r\nWhat stood out most to me was seeing students who are usually quiet feel more confident. The iPads gave them a way to access the material, contribute, and show what they know. Thank you for giving my students tools that make learning more accessible and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1764210618294,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-multilingual-students-through/9894509/","projectTitle":"Empowering Multilingual Students Through Interactive Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6045625_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756440876104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6045625"},{"teacherId":10021626,"projectId":9682394,"letterContent":"The study of The Things They Carried had a significant and positive impact on student engagement, literacy development, and cross-disciplinary thinking. Notably, the unit increased engagement among boys and students who had previously shown low motivation or a pattern of skipping assigned readings. Tim O'Brien's narrative style, thematic focus on war, memory, and truth, and the accessibility of the text encouraged these students to participate more actively in class discussions and complete readings with greater consistency.\r\n\r\nThe unit also resulted in high-quality academic writing. Students enrolled in Higher Level IB Language and Literature produced essays that were thoughtful, analytical, and insightful, demonstrating a strong understanding of literary techniques, authorial choices, and thematic complexity. Many students were able to move beyond summary to engage in nuanced analysis, particularly in their exploration of narrative structure, perspective, and the blurred line between fiction and reality.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, students expressed strong enjoyment of the unit due to its meaningful connection to their IB History coursework. The ability to draw on historical knowledge of the Vietnam War deepened comprehension and enriched discussions, allowing students to synthesize learning across disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach not only strengthened critical thinking skills but also helped students see literature as a powerful lens for understanding historical experiences.\r\n\r\nOverall, The Things They Carried proved to be a highly effective text for fostering engagement, supporting advanced literary analysis, and encouraging meaningful connections between literature and history.","fullyFundedDate":1757690919106,"projectUrl":"project/walking-in-stories-building-in-words/9682394/","projectTitle":"Walking in Stories, Building in Words","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10021626_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746550725658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10021626"},{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":9626717,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are no longer just learning about costume design—they are becoming costume designers. With our new sewing resources, students are building foundational skills like threading machines, sewing straight seams, reading patterns, and repairing garments, all while creating costumes for our productions of Hamlet and Beetlejuice.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our next steps go beyond practice stitches. Students are now designing, altering, and building costumes for Hamlet and Beetlejuice, learning how clothing communicates character, status, and emotion.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students build skills that last long after the final curtain call.","fullyFundedDate":1755653320641,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-101-building-creativity-skill/9626717/","projectTitle":"Sewing 101: Building Creativity, Skill, and Sustainability","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233751_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639177582076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvolpi"},{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":9774481,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are now learning that storytelling does not stop onstage—it can live on through film, editing, and digital media. The new camera has transformed how students engage with their work by allowing them to record performances, document rehearsals, and reflect on their growth in real time. Instead of relying only on memory or notes, students can now watch themselves, analyze their choices, and make intentional improvements.\r\n\r\nThe camera is especially meaningful for students in our DP collaborative project, where groups are now able to film scenes, review footage, and make collective decisions based on what they see on screen. The technology has opened new doors for students who may not always shine onstage but thrive behind the scenes.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in their creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1760469745636,"projectUrl":"project/from-stage-to-screen-capturing-student/9774481/","projectTitle":"From Stage to Screen: Capturing Student Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233751_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639177582076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvolpi"},{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":9536492,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are now able to experience theatre design as real artists and designers—not just performers. With the new set modeling materials, students are actively building professional-style scale models of their stage designs to plan scenery for Into the Woods!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the room filled with gasps, smiles, and immediate creativity. Students couldn't wait to open boxes, sort supplies, and start building. Several even took their boxes home \"keep working a little longer.\" It was incredible to watch students who are usually quiet in class take ownership, lead their groups, and confidently explain their ideas using their models as proof of their thinking.\r\n\r\nThank you for empowering student voices through design and storytelling.","fullyFundedDate":1754538522755,"projectUrl":"project/designing-the-stage-empowering-student/9536492/","projectTitle":"Designing the Stage: Empowering Student Storytelling Through Set Models","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233751_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639177582076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvolpi"},{"teacherId":5307063,"projectId":9712243,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the Nintendo Switch and *Super Smash Bros.* game for our school's Smash Club! Every Friday at lunchtime, students fill my classroom to play together. The club has become a place where friendships grow among a wonderfully diverse group of students. No experience is necessary—while experienced players still enjoy their competitive matches, they also take the time to teach newcomers the basics. For many students, the club is less about winning and losing and more about having a welcoming social space where they can belong.\r\n\r\nThis year, our student who had been bringing his personal Switch is graduating. Having club-owned equipment means the Smash Club can continue well into the future. In fact, our middle school students have already begun setting up matches before that senior even arrives, because it's \"our\" equipment now—not just his. As they've taken ownership, he has less and less to do, and it has been amazing to watch younger students step up and develop real leadership skills. This was an unexpected but wonderful outcome of having club-owned materials.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving us what we needed to keep the Smash Club thriving beyond this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1758392067149,"projectUrl":"project/press-start-building-community-through/9712243/","projectTitle":"Press Start: Building Community Through Gaming","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5307063_orig.jpg?crop=1103,1103,x302,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556914879880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ibsciencelady"},{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":9626667,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Bringing Characters to Life: Papier-Mâché Masks for Theatre.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have access to hands-on materials that allow them to explore creativity, storytelling, and performance in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nStudents immediately put the papier-mâché masks to use in our mask theatre unit. Each student designed and built a character from the ground up—shaping the base, adding features, and painting details that reflected emotion, personality, and backstory. One of the most rewarding moments was watching students who are often hesitant to perform become confident behind their masks. The masks gave them freedom to take risks, express emotion through movement, and fully step into their characters.","fullyFundedDate":1755697103156,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-characters-to-life-papier-mch/9626667/","projectTitle":"Bringing Characters to Life: Papier-Mâché Masks for Theatre","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233751_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639177582076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvolpi"},{"teacherId":4232958,"projectId":9606589,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for you generous support in helping me bring an iPad into our math classroom. Your contribution has already made a meaningful difference in how my students learn and engage in math. \r\nWith this new technology, I am able to integrate interactive tools, visual models and real time feedback into daily lessons. Students who once struggled to understand abstract concepts are now able to explore them through dynamic apps, video explanations, and hands-on digital activities. The iPad has also allowed me to differentiate instruction more effectively, providing personalized practice and enrichment for students at all levels. \r\nMost importantly, your donation has sparked excitement and confidence in my students. They look forward to math each day because technology helps them feel successful, supported, and motivated. \r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1756095083019,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-student-learning/9606589/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yepez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4232958_orig.jpg?crop=635,635,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755477735502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4232958"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_25269","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1055,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":69,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":86.1,"schoolId":25269,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Blair High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Blair High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/pasadena-unified-school-district/blair-high-school/25269"}