{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburg High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9694364,"projectId":10004774,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our \"Hands-On Laparoscopic Simulation Lab for Future Healthcare Professionals\" project a reality. Because of your generosity, my students have been able to step into the role of real medical professionals and experience what minimally invasive surgery truly feels like.\r\n\r\nUsing the laparoscopic trainers, students practiced precision, coordination, and patience—skills that are essential in modern medicine. What once seemed abstract in a textbook became real as they carefully maneuvered instruments, worked through challenges, and supported one another in developing their technique.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this was their first exposure to advanced medical equipment. It sparked curiosity, excitement, and, for some, a clear vision of their future in healthcare. I watched students who were hesitant at first grow more confident with each attempt, celebrating small successes and learning from mistakes in a safe, supportive environment.\r\n\r\nExperiences like this go far beyond content knowledge. They build confidence, resilience, and a belief in what is possible. At a Title I school, opportunities like this are not always guaranteed, and your support helped ensure that every student could participate equally.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just fund materials—you created an experience that inspired, empowered, and prepared future healthcare professionals. Your impact will stay with these students long after they leave our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776131354493,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-laparoscopic-simulation-lab-for/10004774/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Laparoscopic Simulation Lab for Future Healthcare Professionals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valerie Eddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694364_orig.png?crop=290,290,x70,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724208123059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eddyteach"},{"teacherId":9694364,"projectId":10022959,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students were able to proudly receive honors cords recognizing their completion of the Medical Pathway—an achievement that represents years of dedication, perseverance, and growth.\r\n\r\nFor many of these students, this milestone is about more than academics. It reflects long hours spent mastering challenging content, participating in hands-on labs, and committing to a future in healthcare and science. Seeing them wear their cords at graduation was a powerful moment—not just for them, but for their families and our entire school community.\r\n\r\nThese cords gave students a visible symbol of their hard work and a sense of pride in what they have accomplished. For some, it was the first time they were publicly recognized for an academic achievement of this magnitude. That recognition builds confidence and reinforces that their efforts truly matter.\r\n\r\nAt a Title I school, moments like this are especially meaningful. Your support helped ensure that every student who earned this honor was recognized equally, without barriers. You gave them something they will carry with them long after graduation—not just the cord itself, but the confidence and motivation to continue pursuing their goals.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping celebrate and uplift future medical professionals. Your kindness made a lasting impact on my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1772138421311,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-earn-recognition-for-co/10022959/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Earn Recognition for Completing the Medical Pathway","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valerie Eddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694364_orig.png?crop=290,290,x70,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724208123059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eddyteach"},{"teacherId":9694364,"projectId":10144649,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Listening to the Future: Stethoscopes for Medical Intervention Students.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have the opportunity to engage in authentic, hands-on learning that brings science to life.\r\n\r\nWith access to real stethoscopes, students are no longer just reading about the human body—they are actively exploring it. They are listening to heartbeats, identifying rhythms, and making meaningful connections between what they learn in class and real-world medical practice. These experiences build not only their understanding, but also their confidence.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this is their first time using professional medical equipment. That moment—when they hear a heartbeat for the first time—is powerful. It transforms curiosity into excitement and helps them begin to see themselves in future healthcare careers.\r\n\r\nYour support has created opportunities that go far beyond the classroom. You are helping students develop critical skills, deepen their interest in science, and imagine new possibilities for their futures.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping them take one step closer to becoming the next generation of medical professionals.","fullyFundedDate":1776114618845,"projectUrl":"project/listening-to-the-future-stethoscopes-fo/10144649/","projectTitle":"Listening to the Future: Stethoscopes for Medical Intervention Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valerie Eddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694364_orig.png?crop=290,290,x70,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724208123059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eddyteach"},{"teacherId":9694364,"projectId":10149591,"letterContent":"Scientists: Classroom Snacks for Focus & Success\" have made a meaningful difference in my students' daily experience.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to class juggling responsibilities, long days, and sometimes even hunger. 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Thank you for making such a real and lasting impact on my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1775745430122,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-future-medical-scientists-classroo/10149591/","projectTitle":"Fuel Future Medical Scientists: Classroom Snacks for Focus & Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valerie Eddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694364_orig.png?crop=290,290,x70,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724208123059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eddyteach"},{"teacherId":218083,"projectId":10067096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our Freshman classroom library. Your willingness to give your hard-earned money so our students can have access to high-interest books truly means more than words can express. For many of our students, having a choice in what they read is something new, and your donation has opened that door in a powerful way. Because of you, our classroom is already becoming a space where reading feels exciting, personal, and worth their time.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most incredible to see is the students' reaction. They were genuinely shocked that people they have never met care enough about their education to invest in them. That moment alone was powerful. Since the books arrived, students have been picking them up, flipping through pages, and jumping right into reading. Some who were hesitant at first are now finding stories that actually interest them, and that shift is something every teacher hopes for but doesn't always get to see so quickly.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is already making a real impact, and we are so grateful. You have helped create opportunities for students to connect with reading in a meaningful way, and that can truly change how they see school and themselves as learners. Thank you again for believing in our students and for helping us build a classroom filled with curiosity, excitement, and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1773873553633,"projectUrl":"project/help-freshmen-fall-back-in-love-with-rea/10067096/","projectTitle":"Help Freshmen Fall Back in Love With Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zenzano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp218083_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707322997462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/218083"},{"teacherId":9694364,"projectId":9952654,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to move beyond textbooks and engage in real, hands-on DNA exploration in the classroom. The supplies you provided made it possible for students to extract, visualize, and analyze DNA, transforming an abstract concept into a powerful, memorable learning experience. Seeing genetic material with their own eyes sparked excitement, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of how DNA shapes life. Your support ensured that every student—regardless of background—could actively participate in meaningful scientific investigation rather than simply watching a demonstration.\r\n\r\nYour donation has had a lasting impact on both student learning and confidence in science. Through these labs, students practiced critical laboratory skills such as careful measurement, teamwork, and data analysis while thinking like real scientists. More importantly, this experience helped many students see themselves as capable future healthcare professionals, researchers, and problem solvers. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in the next generation of medical leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1766260758519,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-the-secrets-of-dna-in-our-classro/9952654/","projectTitle":"Unlock the Secrets of DNA in Our Classroom with Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valerie Eddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694364_orig.png?crop=290,290,x70,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724208123059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eddyteach"},{"teacherId":9694364,"projectId":9952598,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to conduct authentic, hands-on DNA analysis using SYBR stain in their genetics lab. Your support transformed an abstract lesson about genes and DNA into a vivid, real-world scientific experience. Watching DNA samples glow under UV light sparked excitement, curiosity, and deeper understanding among students who may one day become scientists, nurses, doctors, or biomedical researchers. The materials you provided made it possible for every student to actively participate rather than simply observe, increasing both engagement and confidence in their scientific abilities.\r\n\r\nBeyond a single lab, your donation strengthened our classroom culture of inquiry, precision, and collaboration. Students practiced essential laboratory skills—pipetting, data collection, and careful analysis—while working together like real research teams. Your investment did more than supply materials; it empowered future medical leaders to think critically, ask questions, and see themselves as capable scientists. We are truly grateful for your belief in our students and their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1765498855729,"projectUrl":"project/brighten-our-dna-labs-with-sybr-stain-fo/9952598/","projectTitle":"Brighten Our DNA Labs with SYBR Stain for Testing Genes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valerie Eddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694364_orig.png?crop=290,290,x70,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724208123059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eddyteach"},{"teacherId":9694364,"projectId":9872487,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, \"Focused Minds: Hot Chocolate Study Hour for Future Medical Leaders\" created a warm, welcoming space where students could slow down, recharge, and truly focus on their learning. What might have seemed like a simple treat became a meaningful experience that reduced stress, encouraged connection, and made academic study feel more accessible and enjoyable. Students arrived eager to participate, knowing they were valued and supported as they work toward their goals in the medical field.\r\n\r\nBeyond comfort, this experience strengthened collaboration and confidence among our future healthcare professionals. Students worked together to review challenging material, ask questions, and support one another in a calm, low-pressure environment. Your support did more than provide hot chocolate—it helped build community, resilience, and motivation that will carry forward in their academic journeys and future careers.","fullyFundedDate":1765331252025,"projectUrl":"project/focused-minds-hot-chocolate-study-hour/9872487/","projectTitle":"Focused Minds: Hot Chocolate Study Hour for Future Medical Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valerie Eddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694364_orig.png?crop=290,290,x70,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724208123059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eddyteach"},{"teacherId":9694364,"projectId":9749493,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our project, \"Bring Anatomy to Life with a Classroom Skeleton.\" Your generosity has made a powerful and lasting impact on my students' learning in our PLTW Medical Intervention classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have a real anatomical model to study, observe, and interact with during our lessons. The classroom skeleton has transformed abstract diagrams in textbooks into something tangible and meaningful. Students can physically see how bones connect, how joints move, and how the human body is structured in three dimensions. This hands-on learning has deepened their understanding of anatomy, injury, disease, and medical care.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, having this professional-quality model has increased student engagement and confidence. Many students who were hesitant to speak up in class are now excited to participate, ask questions, and explain what they see on the skeleton. It has sparked curiosity, inspired future career interests, and made our classroom feel more like a real medical learning space.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students—especially those from under-resourced backgrounds—this is their first opportunity to work with authentic scientific tools like this. Your support helps level the playing field and ensures they have access to the same high-quality resources found in college and professional medical programs.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your kindness has truly helped bring anatomy to life in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764619622676,"projectUrl":"project/bring-anatomy-to-life-with-a-classroom-s/9749493/","projectTitle":"Bring Anatomy to Life with a Classroom Skeleton","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valerie Eddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694364_orig.png?crop=290,290,x70,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724208123059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eddyteach"},{"teacherId":9694364,"projectId":9867440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Powering Science: Batteries for Student Lab Equipment.\" Because of you, my students now have reliable tools to explore science in hands-on, meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, my students are able to power their lab equipment, conduct real experiments, and better understand how scientific concepts work in the real world. Instead of just reading about electricity and energy, they are experiencing it firsthand. This has made our lessons more engaging, exciting, and impactful.\r\n\r\nMany of my students have never had access to this type of equipment before. Your kindness has helped level the playing field and given them the confidence to think like scientists, ask questions, and solve problems.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you have shown my students that people believe in them and care about their education. That encouragement means more than you may ever know.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for helping us power learning and inspire future scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1762215615389,"projectUrl":"project/powering-science-batteries-for-student/9867440/","projectTitle":"Powering Science: Batteries for Student Lab Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valerie Eddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694364_orig.png?crop=290,290,x70,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724208123059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eddyteach"},{"teacherId":218083,"projectId":9908169,"letterContent":"When the supplies arrived, my students were honestly shocked. Many of them couldn't believe that people they've never met would donate to them in the middle of the school year just to support their learning. The red Flair pens, paper, and ink refills were put to use almost immediately as students created visual representations connected to the novel we are currently reading. They used the materials to map out themes, characters, and important moments from the story, and it added a level of excitement and pride to their work that you could feel in the room. Even the bathroom pass holders made an impact, students love being able to simply grab a pass and go instead of waiting for me to stop instruction to write one out.\r\n\r\nThese materials will continue to support our classroom well beyond this unit. We plan to keep using them for upcoming novels, writing activities, and creative projects throughout the rest of the year. Having reliable supplies means we can spend more time learning, discussing, and creating instead of worrying about what we're missing. Thank you so much for giving my students a peek at what generosity looks like and for helping keep our classroom running strong. Your support truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768586313276,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-classroom-recharge/9908169/","projectTitle":"Mid-Year Classroom Recharge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zenzano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp218083_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707322997462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/218083"},{"teacherId":9694364,"projectId":9839564,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our \"Fuel for Future Medical Scientists\" project. Thanks to your contribution, my Medical Interventions students now have access to lunch lab snacks that allow them to stay energized, focused, and fully engaged during our hands-on learning experiences. In a course where students rotate through complex, career-connected activities—ranging from DNA extraction and gel electrophoresis to suturing and laparoscopic simulation—having proper nutrition is essential. Hunger and low energy can quickly disrupt concentration and learning, but your donation ensures that every student can participate fully in each lab, giving them the best opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nMedical Interventions is not just another science class; it is a bridge between high school academics and real-world medical careers. In this course, students explore patient case studies, practice diagnostic techniques, and simulate clinical procedures, including vital signs measurement, microbiology experiments, and surgical skill exercises. Each lab requires precision, critical thinking, and collaboration. When students are hungry, it becomes harder for them to maintain focus and perform delicate tasks. Your support directly impacts their ability to stay attentive, complete intricate experiments, and gain confidence in skills that are foundational for careers in medicine, nursing, biomedical research, and allied health professions.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from diverse and often underserved backgrounds, and for some, school-provided lunch is their only reliable source of nutrition during the day. By providing lunch lab snacks, you are removing a barrier that could otherwise limit their engagement and learning. You are ensuring equity in our classroom, so that every student, regardless of background, has the energy to think critically, work collaboratively, and excel in hands-on, career-focused learning. Your contribution empowers students to focus on learning, developing technical skills, and exploring their passion for healthcare, rather than worrying about hunger or fatigue.\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate physical benefit, these snacks also support the mental and emotional well-being of my students. Hands-on labs in Medical Interventions are challenging and sometimes require fine motor skills, patience, and careful decision-making. When students are well-fed and comfortable, they are more confident, collaborative, and resilient. They are more likely to ask questions, engage in peer discussion, and tackle difficult tasks with persistence. In short, your gift doesn't just fuel their bodies—it fuels their curiosity, creativity, and drive to learn.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are gaining not only academic knowledge but also a deeper appreciation for what it means to work in healthcare. They are learning the importance of preparation, focus, and attention to detail—skills that will serve them throughout their lives and careers. Each bite they take during a lab session represents your belief in their potential and your investment in the next generation of healthcare professionals. You are helping students stay energized as they practice suturing techniques, manipulate laparoscopic instruments, analyze patient case studies, and explore the many facets of modern medicine.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting our classroom and our students. Your donation has a direct and lasting impact: it keeps my students engaged, nourished, and ready to explore the medical field with curiosity, confidence, and passion. 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