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They know their community is looking out for them, and that's greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1758862917985,"projectUrl":"project/persepolis-for-freshman-english/9498396/","projectTitle":"Persepolis for Freshman English","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2350026_orig.jpg?crop=1544,1544,x113,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598814790833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/doylemchs"},{"teacherId":9476604,"projectId":9440626,"letterContent":"We have finally been able to embark on our Agatha Christie unit and the kids are *hooked* on the story. We have been listening to the audiobook as we read and pausing to add evidence to the class Murder Board, talk about theories, and debate who might be our culprit. I love hearing their opinions form and seeing how they're pulling evidence to support their assertions about who is the best and the worst.\r\n\r\nFrom here, we'll start a Character Profile where they will have to use evidence to make further inferences about their chosen character (what is their favorite food? morning routine? education?) and ultimately indict them for either their initial crime (as outlined in the \"Swan Song\" accusation) or for orchestrating the events on the island as U.N. Owen. We're leaning heavily into what's provable and how their character could claim alibis, so close reading is key if we want an ironclad case to finally get justice for their victims.\r\n\r\nAs you all know, engaging seniors in a digital age is a challenge, and this book is proving to be just the ticket as we wrap up our first semester. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to enjoy a story and hate everyone on the page.","fullyFundedDate":1752162744684,"projectUrl":"project/murder-madness-and-mayhem/9440626/","projectTitle":"Murder, Madness, and Mayhem","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pellegrino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9476604_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751320647120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9476604"},{"teacherId":9329860,"projectId":9712881,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our Maria Carillo High School instrumental music classroom project. We received high quality saxophone mouthpieces which enable our high school musicians to improve their musical performance and sound, beyond entry level mouthpieces that many have played on since elementary school. The reeds are also essential for woodwinds for continued replacement since they get a lot of use! The guitar strings and picks are needed in many ensembles. We recently had a full house for our 3 nights of concerts spanning from strings night, to classical wind night, to jazz. The kids worked so hard to put on a great performance, and enjoyed the supplies you helped provide to enhance their success!\r\nThank you for seeing that music is a universal language that transcends boundaries, and its power to transform lives is immeasurable. Our music education program is dedicated to providing a platform for aspiring musicians, regardless of their socioeconomic background, to discover and develop their talents. The program not only nurtures musical skills but also fosters creativity, discipline, teamwork, and resilience—qualities that are invaluable for success in any aspect of life.","fullyFundedDate":1758832513088,"projectUrl":"project/music-matters-in-public-school/9712881/","projectTitle":"Music Matters in Public School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bringedahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9329860_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759016941409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mchsinstrumentalmusic"},{"teacherId":440282,"projectId":9507959,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has carbon dioxide gas sensors that are transforming the way my students explore biology and earth science! We've been using them to measure CO₂ levels during hands-on investigations—everything from studying plant photosynthesis to monitoring how human activity affects global warming. One memorable moment was when students compared CO₂ levels from plant chambers kept in light versus darkness; their excitement grew as the data revealed photosynthesis in action! Being able to see those numbers change in real time helped them connect abstract textbook ideas to real-world science.\r\n\r\nThese gas sensors provide students with the opportunity to use the same kind of technology professional scientists use in environmental research. Students immediately started brainstorming new experiments, from testing classroom CO₂ levels during different times of the day, to investigating the effects of decomposition in a compost pile. Their curiosity and confidence have grown so much because they now feel like true scientists collecting and analyzing their own data. Because of you, they are not only learning core science concepts—they're developing the skills and mindset of real environmental researchers. 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Each group carefully identified and sorted their findings, allowing us to analyze an owl's diet, and also calculate how many prey animals an owl typically consumes over the course of its lifetime, providing key insights into the forest ecosystem of our local park. Some students who are often quiet in class became animated scientists, debating whether a particular jawbone belonged to a vole or a shrew.\r\nThis project transformed our unit from textbook learning into true exploration. The owl pellets helped students visualize predator-prey relationships, energy flow, and ecosystem balance in a tangible way. Now, we're using what we learned from the dissections to build food web models and write ecosystem analysis reports that include real-world data from our investigations. Your donation didn't just supply materials—it sparked curiosity, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of ecology. Thank you for helping make science come alive for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1754369867885,"projectUrl":"project/owl-pellet-investigations/9485012/","projectTitle":"Owl Pellet Investigations","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Soycher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp440282_orig.jpg?crop=1438,1438,x1653,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721232366663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/440282"},{"teacherId":8473269,"projectId":9230604,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! With your help my students are so excited to let their imaginations forge new ground as they venture further on their hero's journey of creativity! We would love to thank you for your generosity to the Maria Carrillo ceramics program. The Raku Glazes you have sent will really help our students succeed in finding new exciting ways to finish the projects that they have worked so hard to make. The kindness that you have shown to these students will not be forgotten. There is always something new to learn in the world of Ceramics and, thanks to you, we are able to explore these opportunites. As you know, creative problem solving, coupled with collaboration is the path to success in the modern age! We humbly accept your donation with deep respect and gratefulness for your contributions. From all of us at Maria Carrillo High School we say \"Thank You!\"","fullyFundedDate":1745423554447,"projectUrl":"project/rip-roaring-raku/9230604/","projectTitle":"Rip-Roaring Raku!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zweig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8473269_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662059462589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8473269"},{"teacherId":9329860,"projectId":8946794,"letterContent":"Who would have thought that 2 functional new music stand carts would make such a difference in our crowded music room, but it sure did! The students were amazed that they did not have to deal with a broken cart that was ready to topple over, to put their stands back after rehearsal. Even better, the transportation to the theater for our 3 night concert series was a breeze with these carts. \r\nThank you so much for helping support our 6 different ensembles: Jazz I and II during early hours of zero period, Honors Wind ensemble, Concert band for freshmen and Festival band for sophomores, Mariachi band, and orchestra. \r\nWe appreciate your commitment to helping arts in public schools","fullyFundedDate":1739737723121,"projectUrl":"project/help-music-thrive-in-public-schools/8946794/","projectTitle":"Help Music Thrive in Public Schools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bringedahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9329860_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759016941409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mchsinstrumentalmusic"},{"teacherId":9686621,"projectId":8672952,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous contributions - we have a beautiful class library as a result! You made it possible for me to provide my students with relevant, high-interest, meaningful texts in their home language of Spanish.\r\n\r\nWhen we first got these books, I set them up around the room and did a special \"book speed dating\" day where students got to explore many different books and make lists of books that they wanted to read. They were so excited and curious!\r\n\r\nMy students use these books during independent reading every day. It is the most peaceful way to start our class, particularly for my students, for whom school is often extremely stressful and overwhelming. The variety of the books enables me to recommend something for everyone, and now that students have finished books, they are sharing them with others. One student finished her book and immediately asked me if she could keep it because she loved it so much, so I purchased her her very own copy of the book to keep.\r\n\r\nWhile I educate my students in English, it is equally as important to me that they maintain their literacy in their home language(s) so that they can be truly bi-literate one day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most important things I can do as a teacher is to foster bi-literacy and a love of reading - and I could not have done it without your help!","fullyFundedDate":1724645434880,"projectUrl":"project/a-culturally-responsive-classroom-librar/8672952/","projectTitle":"A Culturally Responsive Classroom Library for Newcomer Spanish Speakers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weissenborn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686621_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x382,y549&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724560209769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9686621"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5193","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1585,"numTeachers":63,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"25.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":78.2,"schoolId":5193,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maria Carrillo High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maria Carrillo High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/santa-rosa-city-school-district/maria-carrillo-high-school/5193"}