{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Patrick Henry High School","outOfStateSupporters":16.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7462111,"projectId":9726087,"letterContent":"We are writing to you today with hearts full of gratitude from the students and faculty of the Patrick Henry High School Unified PE/Dance class. Your phenomenal support for our DonorsChoose project, \"Dance for Every Child!\" has not only fulfilled a funding request but has catalyzed a movement within our school. You have helped us tear down barriers and build a stage where every student, regardless of ability, can share the spotlight and experience the profound joy and connection of dance.\r\n\r\nThis project was born from a simple, yet powerful, recognition: that the arts must be accessible to all members of our high school community. Our goal was to create a truly inclusive dance class bringing together students from general education and those with diverse special needs. We sought to move beyond mere integration and create genuine collaboration, where movement is the shared language.\r\n\r\nHowever, a truly inclusive program requires specialized tools to maximize engagement and ensure success for every participant. \r\n\r\nYour collective generosity has changed that reality entirely. Thanks to your support, we acquired the following essential elements:\r\n\r\nA Sound System with Wireless Microphone: This has been a game-changer for clarity and instruction. The crisp, clear audio ensures that every student, including those who rely heavily on verbal cues, can follow the choreography with confidence. The wireless microphone allows instructors and student leaders to move freely, offering individualized guidance without losing connection to the music or the rest of the group.\r\n\r\nLighting: We purchased simple, color-changing LED lights. These are not just decorative; they are crucial teaching tools. They allow us to use color to cue emotional shifts, define spatial boundaries, and enhance the visual experience for students who are strong visual learners. The ability to create a professional performance atmosphere has dramatically elevated the students' sense of pride and accomplishment.\r\n\r\nA Variety of Multi-Sensory Props (Ribbons, Lights, Texture Scarves): This diverse array of props has unlocked new ways of moving and engaging. For students who benefit from sensory input, weighted balls provide grounding and focus. For those with limited mobility, long, flowing ribbons extend their reach and allow them to create beautiful, dynamic shapes that travel across the space. These tools level the playing field, giving every student an accessible way to express themselves dynamically.\r\n\r\nThe impact is visible in every class and rehearsal. We are seeing incredible social-emotional growth:\r\n\r\nIncreased Collaboration: General education students are learning to adapt their movements, communicate non-verbally, and practice patience and empathy—skills far more valuable than any perfect turn.\r\n\r\nAmplified Confidence: Students with special needs, often marginalized in other school settings, are finding their voices and their confidence on the dance floor. The professional lighting and clear sound system validate their artistic efforts, transforming the perception of their abilities both for themselves and for their peers.\r\n\r\nA True Community: The dance studio has become one of the most truly inclusive and welcoming spaces in our school, bridging social gaps that often exist in the cafeteria or hallways.\r\n\r\nYour donation is an investment in human connection. You have not just funded equipment; you have championed the belief that the arts are a right, not a privilege, and that when we dance together, we are all richer for the experience.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to sharing the results of this project at our next showcase, where you can see the bright lights and hear the clear sounds of a truly inclusive stage in action.","fullyFundedDate":1759289506992,"projectUrl":"project/dance-for-every-child/9726087/","projectTitle":"Dance for Every Child!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7462111_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757524222131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7462111"},{"teacherId":7462111,"projectId":9701916,"letterContent":"On behalf of the dedicated high school dancers at Patrick Henry High School, I want to extend our gratitude for your generous contributions to our DonorsChoose project, \"Dancer Self-Care and Injury Prevention.\" Your support has gone far beyond providing equipment; you have invested in the physical and mental well-being of our student artists. Your belief in the importance of holistic training is already making a difference in our studio.\r\n\r\nHigh school is a time of physical and emotional growth, and for student dancers, the demands are often magnified. They juggle rigorous academic schedules with daily rehearsals, performances, and the constant pursuit of excellence. Historically, the focus in dance training has been strictly on technique. While essential, this intense focus often neglects the critical component of recovery and self-care, leading to burnout, minor chronic injuries, and significant emotional stress.\r\n\r\nBefore your generous donation, our self-care routine was inconsistent and ill-equipped.\r\n\r\nThis is where your impact shines. Thanks to your funding, we were able to purchase essential, professional-grade tools that form the foundation of our recovery protocol:\r\n\r\nHigh-Density Foam Rollers: These are not just tubes of foam; they are tools for myofascial release, allowing our dancers to actively address tight muscles, increase blood flow, and improve range of motion *before* it leads to a serious strain or injury. They empower students to take control of their own physical maintenance.\r\n\r\nThick, Supportive Yoga Mats: These mats provide crucial cushioning for core work, stretching, and most importantly, quiet time. They transform the hard studio floor into a comfortable, safe space for restorative practices, making the commitment to floor work far more appealing.\r\n\r\nResistance Bands & Yoga Blocks: These items provide targeted relief and strength training, helping dancers activate small, supporting muscle groups often overlooked in major rehearsals. They are vital for physical therapy exercises and injury rehabilitation.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this equipment extends beyond the physical—it has fundamentally shifted the culture of our dance program. We have implemented \"Self-Care Fridays,\" where the first fifteen minutes of rehearsal are dedicated exclusively to utilizing the new equipment. This time teaches our students that *rest is part of the work.* By modeling and mandating self-care, we are teaching them lifelong habits of proactive wellness and body awareness. They are learning to recognize the difference between pushing themselves and truly caring for their physical instruments.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, we see a powerful mental health benefit. When dancers are physically fatigued or in minor pain, their mental resilience suffers. By giving them the tools to quickly and effectively recover, we are reducing stress and improving focus. The quiet, dedicated time spent on the mats and rollers serves as a mental reset—a moment of mindfulness in their often chaotic days. This has helped reduce anxiety related to performance stress and has fostered a more supportive, less competitive environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is directly addressing the often-hidden costs of artistic passion. You are helping prevent the common dancer burnout that derails careers and lifelong participation in movement. You are teaching our students that their bodies are instruments that must be tuned and cared for, not simply machines to be driven until they break.\r\n\r\nFrom the improved turnout and increased vertical jump we are observing, to the intangible benefit of watching a student confidently use a foam roller to address a nagging hip flexor, your donation is a success story in progress. We look forward to sharing updates and photos of our dancers thriving in this new, healthier training environment.\r\n\r\nThank you, once again, for your extraordinary kindness and foresight. You have not just supported a high school dance program; you have empowered a generation of resilient, aware, and healthy young artists.","fullyFundedDate":1759266414428,"projectUrl":"project/dancer-self-care-and-injury-prevention/9701916/","projectTitle":"Dancer Self-Care and Injury Prevention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7462111_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757524222131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7462111"},{"teacherId":10274909,"projectId":9748705,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support for our Dia DeMuertos project. My students had access to meaningful materials that brought this cultural tradition to life in our classroom. The supplies allowed students to engage creatively while deepening their understanding of history, language and culture significance. Your kindness helped create an authentic learning experience that my students will remember and appreciate. We are truly grateful for your support and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758707073994,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-through-art/9748705/","projectTitle":"Creativity Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Sra. Y. Sepulveda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10274909_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x68,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758571474466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10274909"},{"teacherId":9781153,"projectId":9654130,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting the Child Development program at Patrick Henry. The toner for our printer was especially needed and deeply appreciated, and the disinfecting wipes and writing boards will be used daily in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contributions directly support both the young children in our Patriot Pup Preschool and the high school students who are learning what a high-quality child care environment looks like. These materials help us create a clean, engaging, and well-equipped space for everyone to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1763571751836,"projectUrl":"project/copy-paste-print/9654130/","projectTitle":"Copy, Paste, Print","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Culver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781153_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727386164564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781153"},{"teacherId":10202494,"projectId":9633128,"letterContent":"I cannot tell you how grateful I am for all of the donations I received from Donors Choose. As my first time using the website, I wasn't much of a believer. I thought it would take years to fulfill my long teacher wish list. What a surprise when I received almost all of the items I requested within the first month of school. I was truly astounded and impressed.\r\nI'm a high school English teacher and I have my students read books of their choice throughout the year. I start with \"Book Tastings,\" where students walk around to different areas of the room and look at the books and write a bit about a few they might want to read. I encourage students to read books that their friends are reading, so they can discuss them. Having numerous copies of good literature is critical for the classroom to run smoothly and inspire students to read. I cannot thank you enough for all of the fantastic literature I have to inspire students to read or at least look at the covers, titles and authors for the future. There's nothing like a new, crisp book in hand to inspire students to at least think of reading, especially reluctant readers.\r\nAlso, with budget cuts and library closures, I love having stacks of alternative books I can recommend right in the classroom without any delay. I love having books of high quality that I have read on hand, so I can give them direction and hints when reading.\r\nI also run book clubs in my advance, honors and seminar/GATE classes and having stacks of high level books literature and enough for all students is critical to having the clubs run smoothly. I also love being able to give students the opportunity to have a book and avoid reading a pdf from the computer, which leads to fewer online distractions and fewer trips to the library. More choice means more student success, whether it be an avid reader or a reluctant one. Not to mention, I now have extra copies on hand during quiet reading time in case a student forgets theirs at home.\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your support in reading in the classroom. It truly has saved so much classroom time and inspired all students when it comes to reading.","fullyFundedDate":1758819969081,"projectUrl":"project/book-clubs-book-choices/9633128/","projectTitle":"Book Clubs Book Choices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10202494"},{"teacherId":6637037,"projectId":9405630,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide baseballs for our program. My players and I are very appreciative because baseballs are essential to everything we do! It is very difficult to do much without them. They don't call the game baseball for nothing!\r\n\r\nBaseballs are used for bullpens, batting practice, for hitting fly balls, and infield grounders. We are using them every practice, for all three of our baseball teams, so they are really indispensable and are having a huge impact on all of our players' development.","fullyFundedDate":1749689492014,"projectUrl":"project/baseball-takes-balls/9405630/","projectTitle":"Baseball Takes Balls!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Watkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6637037_orig.jpg?crop=2231,2231,x107,y443&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568861346648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6637037"},{"teacherId":9905021,"projectId":9115840,"letterContent":"On behalf of our English class, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support in helping bring our creative writing stories to life. Your donation made it possible for our students to experience the incredible journey of transforming their ideas into actual, physical books. The opportunity to see their stories in print—complete with sewn bindings and hand-designed covers—was an unforgettable moment for each student.\r\n\r\nThanks to the supplies and tools you provided, our class not only focused on writing but also learned valuable skills in bookbinding, sewing, and publishing. This hands-on experience helped students take pride in both the creative and technical sides of storytelling. They gained insight into the full process of making a book—from the first draft to the final product—fostering deeper engagement and ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nYour contribution did more than supply materials; it helped our students see themselves as real authors and artists. The confidence and excitement they now carry with them are a direct result of your generosity. Thank you again for believing in our students' creativity and for helping us build a classroom where imagination and craftsmanship come together in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1746786020145,"projectUrl":"project/from-ideas-to-ink-empowering-student-au/9115840/","projectTitle":"From Ideas to Ink: Empowering Student Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Downing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9905021_orig.jpg?crop=3595,3594,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739643825709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9905021"},{"teacherId":3849633,"projectId":9282230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! I'm thrilled to share that all the items from my DonorsChoose project have arrived, and I have already started putting them to good use.\r\n\r\nThanks to your help, I was able to begin using the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to access new, engaging materials that I cannot wait to use with my students. The Kleenex boxes have been especially helpful right now, as many of my students are dealing with spring allergies—your support is truly making a difference in their daily comfort.\r\n\r\nI'm also looking forward to using the tape to refresh and reorganize my classroom board as I prepare for the next school year. Every item you helped provide will have a lasting impact on our classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746786900873,"projectUrl":"project/from-tissues-to-teaching-tools/9282230/","projectTitle":"From Tissues to Teaching Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Nedellec","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3849633_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564757507861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3849633"},{"teacherId":3849633,"projectId":9176900,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom is now better equipped to support all learners and encourage active participation every day. The dry-erase markers have become a valuable tool for engaging students in real-time practice, allowing them to take risks and build confidence in a fun, low-pressure way. They love using their individual whiteboards during lessons—it makes learning interactive and immediate!\r\n\r\nThe pre-sharpened pencils have made a surprisingly big difference in our daily routines. Students can focus on their work without the distraction of broken or missing supplies, which has led to more consistent participation and fewer interruptions.\r\n\r\nThe books are a wonderful addition for my first-year language learners. These resources are helping them build fluency and confidence as they explore their new language. It's incredible to see their excitement grow as they discover they can understand and express themselves more every day.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped create a more supportive and engaging learning environment. With the right materials in their hands, my students are more motivated, more collaborative, and more prepared to succeed. Thank you for being a part of their journey!","fullyFundedDate":1742915394992,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-engaged-learning/9176900/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Engaged Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Nedellec","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3849633_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564757507861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3849633"},{"teacherId":9905021,"projectId":9076123,"letterContent":"How is the technology helping your students learn?\r\nThe literary escape room uses technology to turn traditional literature lessons into interactive experiences. Through digital puzzles, timed challenges, and multimedia clues, students engage more deeply with texts and are motivated to apply critical thinking and literary analysis skills in a new and exciting format. This gamified use of technology helps students better understand complex themes, plot structures, and character motivations while encouraging collaboration and active learning.\r\n\r\nWhat about the new product is most exciting to your students?\r\nStudents are most excited about how the escape room transforms their reading into a game. Instead of just analyzing a story, they're solving mysteries, cracking codes, and racing against the clock—all while applying the skills they've learned in class. The interactive nature of the escape room makes learning feel like an adventure, keeping students curious and engaged from start to finish.\r\n\r\nAre there particular students who have especially warmed to this new technology, and how so?\r\nYes, students who are typically quiet or hesitant to participate in large group discussions have especially thrived during the escape room activities. The format allows them to contribute in smaller teams, where their problem-solving and close-reading skills shine. It's been particularly encouraging to see some of our more introverted learners take the lead on solving puzzles or interpreting clues, gaining confidence in both their literary abilities and their voice within the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1739370492994,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-creative-classrooms-how-a-tea/9076123/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Creative Classrooms: How a Teachers Pay Teachers Enhances Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Downing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9905021_orig.jpg?crop=3595,3594,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739643825709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9905021"},{"teacherId":6637037,"projectId":8837261,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for helping us get these Designated Hitters to enhance our pitcher's training. They allow us to simulate a live batter, and are available whenever needed and are having a great impact on pitchers' development!\r\n\r\nThese Designated Hitters allow our pitchers to work on a variety. They can work on breaking pitches and locating on the inside corner without having to worry about hitting a live batter. They can focus on their pitch mechanics and perfecting the pitch. All our pitchers are benefiting from this invaluable tool!","fullyFundedDate":1733457952543,"projectUrl":"project/batter-up/8837261/","projectTitle":"Batter Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Watkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6637037_orig.jpg?crop=2231,2231,x107,y443&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568861346648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6637037"},{"teacherId":6637037,"projectId":9012460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide baseballs for our program. My players and I are very appreciative because baseballs are essential to everything we do! It is very difficult to do much without them. They don't call the game baseball for nothing!\r\n\r\nBaseballs are used for bullpens, batting practice, for hitting fly balls, and infield grounders. 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