{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rio Americano High School","outOfStateSupporters":17.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9750465,"projectId":8952861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new supplies you gave us! I'd like to share how we are using the resources provided. The Spanish phrase labels have been placed on the wall for students to see and use. They noticed them right away. The workbook has been used to help students practice speaking Spanish. The colorful pens and sticky notes are used to help students write notes in class and keep their work neat and fun. The printer ink has come in handy for printing out classroom material.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw all the new materials, they were very excited! They especially liked the fidget toys, which helped them stay calm and focused during class, and the snacks, of course. Students participated in games such as loteria and were excited to earn themselves snacks. The desk organizer has helped keep our classroom organized, and the USB drive has helped me save classroom assignments that required lots of computer memory, such as speaking videos.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1743698944770,"projectUrl":"project/clase-de-espaol-classroom-items/8952861/","projectTitle":"Clase De Español Classroom Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9750465"},{"teacherId":9777416,"projectId":8819477,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the speaker and cart we recently received for our counseling office. These new tools have already proven to be invaluable for the presentations we hold with families, especially when discussing crucial topics like financial aid and college information.\r\n\r\nThe speaker has greatly enhanced our ability to communicate clearly with larger groups, ensuring that everyone in the room can hear and engage with the material. This is particularly important in our presentations, where the information shared can sometimes be overwhelming. The speaker ensures that no one misses out on important details, creating a more effective and engaging experience for everyone involved.\r\n\r\nEqually helpful is the cart, which has made it so much easier for us to transport the speaker and any other presentation materials from one room to another. Its mobility has streamlined our setup process, saving time and effort as we prepare for these sessions. The cart allows us to set up more efficiently, making the entire experience smoother for both our team and the families we serve.\r\n\r\nThank you again for providing us with these essential resources. They've already had a noticeable impact on the quality of our presentations, and we're confident they'll continue to make a positive difference for many families to come.","fullyFundedDate":1732718946422,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-the-counseling-department/8819477/","projectTitle":"Resources for the Counseling Department","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopes Cunha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9777416"},{"teacherId":9825367,"projectId":8918212,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to my classroom project. Thanks to your support, I have been able to purchase essential materials that have significantly enhanced my students' learning experiences in our second language class.\r\nThe funds you provided have allowed me to introduce a variety of hands-on activities, which have proven invaluable in increasing student engagement and motivation. These materials have enabled us to dive into exciting projects that involve:\r\nCrafting activities that reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and cultural concepts\r\nInteractive worksheets that make grammar practice more enjoyable\r\nMulti-faceted projects combining written work and artistic expression\r\nVisual aids and manipulatives that support kinesthetic learning \r\nYour generosity has transformed our classroom into a vibrant, interactive space where students are eager to participate and learn. The impact of these materials goes beyond just language acquisition; they have fostered creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills among my students.\r\nI've observed a significant increase in student engagement since implementing these new resources. Students who were previously hesitant to speak in the target language are now confidently participating in activities and discussions. The variety of learning materials has allowed me to cater to different learning styles, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to education, particularly in supporting second language learning, is truly commendable. In today's interconnected world, the ability to communicate in multiple languages is an invaluable skill, and you have played a crucial role in setting these students on a path to becoming global citizens.\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when we start a new project or activity is a testament to the impact of your donation. You have not only provided materials; you have ignited a passion for learning that will stay with these students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education and for your dedication to supporting teachers and students. Your generosity is making a real difference in the lives of young learners, opening doors to new opportunities and broadening their horizons.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nMrs. Contreras Ramos","fullyFundedDate":1731901190814,"projectUrl":"project/manos-a-la-obra-lets-get-to-work/8918212/","projectTitle":"“Manos a La Obra” (Let’s Get to Work)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edna Lizbeth Contreras Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825367"},{"teacherId":9754576,"projectId":8794859,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations. As a school counselor there are many useful tools that can be beneficial for students and their families. The snacks and fidget tools have been a big hit in my counseling office. While students find the words to communicate with me they have access to a plethora of fidget tools to help ease their mind and find the words to express their feelings and concerns. When students are running late and need a quick snack they stop by my office to grab a snack or two from the snack basket right by my door. The cork boards have been super useful. One board is used to provide useful information for students and parents such as tutoring schedules, counselor caseload lists, and graduation requirements. The other board I use for bell schedule, personal memorabilia, and pictures or notes students give me to.","fullyFundedDate":1727521498478,"projectUrl":"project/counseling-social-emotional-corner/8794859/","projectTitle":"Counseling Social Emotional Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sydnee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754576"},{"teacherId":9825016,"projectId":8917699,"letterContent":"I appreciate the donation that was given to my classroom. We have used a lot of the items repeatedly. \r\n\r\nRecently students have gotten notebooks to reduce the use of paper and with the clear slips, I was able to reduce the use of copies as well. They are able to use the clear slips to complete assignments and to work in partnership. \r\n\r\nMy students noticed the new items and like them. They know that as teachers we don't get materials funded by anyone and that it mostly comes out of our pockets. So they thought I was nice to get these items. And as cold season was around the corner many used the sanitizing wipes to clean their computer and desks.","fullyFundedDate":1730688811619,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-essential-le/8917699/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through Essential Learning Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825016"},{"teacherId":9746418,"projectId":8786275,"letterContent":"The resources I purchased for my class from your support for \"Improving Teen Mental Health while Learning Biology\" have had a great positive impact with my students and other students in my school that now visit my classroom every week. \r\n\r\nMy classroom is now filled with students at lunch and they no longer spend much time looking at their cell phones, instead they watercolor or play games with each other. They laugh as they play Jenga, Cytosine and other games that I ended up adding to our game collection. Other students choose to use the water colors and that allows them a moment of relaxation in their school day. \r\n\r\nThey choose stickers with positive messages to add top their water bottles or to gift to their friends. They also enjoy their Calm strips and stretchy fidgets during class to help them focus and I end up with less broken pencils. :) The students that come to my classroom feel welcomed and know they have another place at school where they can relax and enjoy each others' company.","fullyFundedDate":1726445652676,"projectUrl":"project/improving-teen-mental-health-while-learn/8786275/","projectTitle":"Improving Teen Mental Health While Learning Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Gomes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9746418"},{"teacherId":9746425,"projectId":8774451,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing Halal snacks for students who are hungry at school. Nutritional snacks are provided but they do not follow dietary guidelines for Muslim students like the fish and crackers kits provided. Hungry kids appreciate your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you also for the books on teen feelings and emotions. Navigating the changes and challenges of growing up is especially hard for students forced to leave their home country and attend school in a new culture surrounded by a new language. The materials about different kinds of students and feelings have been shared in multiple languages with my class!","fullyFundedDate":1726403066074,"projectUrl":"project/ms-zs-mental-health-matters-materials/8774451/","projectTitle":"Ms. Z.'s Mental Health Matters Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Z","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9746425_orig.jpg?crop=657,658,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726186463949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9746425"},{"teacherId":8481416,"projectId":8774397,"letterContent":"My students have thoroughly enjoyed using the games and coloring books that we purchased with your donors choose donation. It has helped to create a fun atmosphere and brings groups of kids together socially in our classroom. It's mixed friend groups and created friendly competition amongst students..When they found out that we had these materials they were excited to use the. They always go for the Uno cards and the Jenga game. I am very grateful for your donation to make this happen for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1726424531508,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-and-calming-classroom/8774397/","projectTitle":"Connecting and Calming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martellucci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8481416_orig.png?crop=370,370,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726269121910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8481416"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32926","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1867,"numTeachers":71,"percentFrplEligible":33,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"26.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.4,"schoolId":32926,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rio Americano High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rio Americano High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-juan-unified-school-district/rio-americano-high-school/32926"}