{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Saddleback High School","outOfStateSupporters":20.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9827414,"projectId":9661212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating supplies to my classroom. Your generosity made such a difference for my students—they were so excited to have all the materials they needed to start their interactive notebooks. These notebooks have become an incredible learning resource, helping students stay organized, take pride in their work, and engage more deeply with the lessons.\r\nThe students have expressed how much they appreciate having the supplies available to them. Many of them mentioned that it makes class more enjoyable and helps them feel more prepared and confident. Your kindness truly supports not just their learning, but also their motivation. Thank you again for helping make our classroom a more creative and well-equipped place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1756674456824,"projectUrl":"project/math-interactive-notebooks/9661212/","projectTitle":"Math Interactive Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827414"},{"teacherId":10244320,"projectId":9689372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping supply my class with the resources to create and maintain student interactive notebooks. Since I teach science, many of the things we learn about need visuals to help support student understanding. These visuals are taped or glued into their interactive notebooks to use and reference all year long. We also use the glued in pages to do example problems down the road so students can practice what they have learned and be able to look back on everything in one location. We go through a lot of tape and glue so all students can have high quality notebooks. I very much appreciate your support. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757541116813,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebooks/9689372/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244320"},{"teacherId":9826112,"projectId":8919731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of supplies to our classroom for our end-of-the-year school project. Your support made a world of difference—not only in the success of the project itself but in the excitement and creativity it sparked in my students. Your kindness helped create a learning environment filled with inspiration, discovery, and hands-on engagement.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students had the tools they needed to thrive. They were able to bring their ideas to life with confidence and pride, and the smiles on their faces said it all. Your contribution reminded them that there are people out there who believe in their potential and want to see them succeed. From all of us—thank you for being part of our classroom community and for making this experience truly meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1730856264961,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health/8919731/","projectTitle":"Mental health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zarate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9826112"},{"teacherId":9828140,"projectId":8923679,"letterContent":"I cannot express enough gratitude for your kindness and generosity in supporting my classroom. Thanks to your donation, my students have had an incredible experience learning about probability in a hands-on and engaging way. Many of them had never even seen a deck of cards before, yet cards are a common tool for teaching probability. Now, with the materials you helped provide—playing cards, various-sided dice, and personal whiteboards—students have been able to explore probability concepts through interactive games and activities. These resources have truly brought the unit to life in a way that traditional lessons simply couldn't.\r\n\r\nThroughout this unit, I've watched my students become more engaged and excited about math. They have been using the cards and dice to play probability games, testing different scenarios, and applying what they've learned in a fun and meaningful way. Having these hands-on tools has not only deepened their understanding but has also made learning feel like play. The extra prizes we were able to provide have added to the excitement, making participation even more rewarding for them.\r\n\r\nAs we near the end of our probability unit, my students are thrilled to take their learning one step further by creating their own probability-based games. With the materials you provided, they have the freedom to be more creative, designing games that incorporate everything they've learned. We're eagerly looking forward to our \"Games Day,\" where they'll get to share and play each other's creations. This wouldn't have been possible without your generosity, and I am so grateful that my students have had this opportunity to learn in such an engaging and meaningful way. Thank you for making a difference in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1733289471711,"projectUrl":"project/probability-in-action-hands-on-learning/8923679/","projectTitle":"Probability in Action: Hands-On Learning with Math Manipulatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ingles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9828140_orig.jpg?crop=283,283,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748364321555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828140"},{"teacherId":9828349,"projectId":8924045,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donations, which have truly transformed my office into a welcoming and supportive space for students navigating mental health challenges. Your contributions have made an incredible impact, allowing me to provide resources that help students feel safe, engaged, and empowered. The weighted stuffed animals have been a favorite among students, offering comfort and helping them regulate their anxiety. The fidget spinners and Chill Skills games have also been invaluable tools in our individual sessions, giving students practical ways to manage stress and improve focus.\r\n\r\nThe books I received through your generosity have been instrumental in expanding my knowledge and improving my interventions in art therapy, conflict management, anxiety, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These resources have allowed me to implement new strategies that are making a noticeable difference in student's emotional well-being. Additionally, the coloring books have been a wonderful tool for students dealing with anxiety, providing them with a creative outlet that fosters relaxation and mindfulness. The breathing owl has also been a hit, helping students practice calming techniques in a way that feels engaging and effective.\r\n\r\nI truly cannot thank you enough for your kindness and support. Because of you, students have access to tools that are improving their ability to cope with challenges and develop healthy emotional regulation skills. Seeing their joy and relief as they use these resources has been incredibly rewarding, and I am so grateful to be able to provide them with such meaningful support. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1731172507415,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health/8924045/","projectTitle":"Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Machado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9828349_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730936939132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828349"},{"teacherId":9826224,"projectId":8919970,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation towards our Making Math Fun Project. Thanks to your support, my students now have access to the magnetic whiteboard graph paper, expo markers, erasers, and pen holders that have truly transformed our math lessons.\r\n\r\nEvery week, my entire class gathers around the board to work through problems assigned by me. This not only allows me to provide real-time feedback as students progress but also creates an environment where mistakes are welcomed as opportunities for learning. It's such a positive and supportive atmosphere, and I can see how it's helping my students grow in both their confidence and ability.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when we first opened the supplies was palpable. My students couldn't wait to try everything out, especially the magnetic graph paper. Now, with enough supplies for the whole class to participate in boardwork at once, we incorporate it into our routine at least once a week. The enthusiasm from my students has been contagious – they are now regularly asking if they can do all their work on the board instead of paper, and I'm always happy to say yes!\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made math more engaging, interactive, and fun. The ability to give my students immediate feedback has made a significant impact on their performance, and I've already seen improvement in their math scores. More importantly, they feel more confident and motivated to continue learning.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support. Your donation has truly made a difference, and I'm excited to see my students continue to grow with these new tools. We are all so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1730769996781,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-learning-fun/8919970/","projectTitle":"Making Math Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9826224"},{"teacherId":9827640,"projectId":8922623,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of dry erase markers and the magnetic coordinate axis mat.\r\nThese markers have provided my students to collaborate and promoted teamwork and communication skills. Students in my class have been using them not only to show their work but also to brainstorm together, share ideas and have improved student engagement. It has also allowed me to provide quick feedback, helping my students to clarify concepts and address misconceptions.\r\nThe folders have been very helpful in keeping notes and student work organized.\r\nThank you so much !","fullyFundedDate":1730914325664,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-for-collaboration-in-classr/8922623/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards for Collaboration in Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sharma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827640"},{"teacherId":9827135,"projectId":8921772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project am a school counselor/ERMHS therapist who provides therapy to students at a comprehensive high school in Santa Ana, CA. The students I work with a were very excited to walk into my room and see new items such as a bean bag chair they can sit on during therapy. Additionally, I have been using Evidence Based Practice curriculums and interventions with the supplies provided.\r\n\r\n Your donation allowed me to purchase items that I have been using to provide a safe place for students to engage in therapy. Sensory items such as stress balls, pop-its, and a weighted monkey are very popular. One male student was having a rough day and after he used the bean bag chair while holding the monkey is anxiety decreased. Every student of mine mentioned something about the new materials and expressed delight at having new tools.\r\n\r\nThe next steps with my students is to continue providing counseling with the materials provided. I would like to also purchase a sand tray to help facilitate sand tray therapy. Sand trey play therapy has proved to be a valid and reliable instruments and will future enhance my therapy sessions. Additionally, I plan to have students take a survey to see which items they like the best and which helps them the most. I will then create another project.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your contribution and donation!","fullyFundedDate":1730897391264,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health/8921772/","projectTitle":"Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dugan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827135"},{"teacherId":2077424,"projectId":8918939,"letterContent":"My students and I are extremely grateful for your donations to my classes. Most students only practice math when they are inside the classroom so these materials really came in handy. As you know, most teachers have to provide supplies for their own classes and supplies get expensive. So, thank you, thank you, thank you!\r\n\r\nAll my math classes go up on the board everyday and work out math problems. With this practice, they gain the confidence to do the work on their own as the are provided with immediate feedback from me. This improves their confidence and lowers their anxiety as many students have anxiety when they do math. The expo markers really help as they do run out fast and the school doesn't provide enough to last for the year. (see pics)\r\nThe day we used the graphing whiteboards, the students were so excited as usually we don't get to practice graphs on the whiteboard. (see pics) I allowed them to graph on the whiteboards and they didn't have to re-graph on paper. They were very excited. We also use the rulers on a daily basis. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1730743685815,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health/8918939/","projectTitle":"Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2077424"},{"teacherId":9827414,"projectId":8922315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing my classroom to donate to. My students were so excited to see magnetic dry erasable graph paper and new dry erase markers that they could use. We have used them for graphing all types of functions and labeling important key characteristics and points. My Middle Years Program (MYP) Geometry students were able to work on the board and present their understanding of quadratic functions to me and their classmates. I also have lots of pencils for students to use during class when practicing on their assignments to prepare for their exams.\r\n\r\nThe next steps is for students to use these resources to draw exponential, absolute value, square root, cube root, cubic, and hyperbola graphs. Students will be able to practice without the pressure and stress of working on a paper when beginning to learn. The ability to erase easily and make corrections on the dry erase board allows students to then take these skills to paper when mastered. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1730897657604,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-math-support/8922315/","projectTitle":"High School Math Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827414"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_93096","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1499,"numTeachers":76,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":96,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.7,"schoolId":93096,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Saddleback High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Saddleback High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-ana-unified-school-district/saddleback-high-school/93096"}