{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Piner High School","outOfStateSupporters":16.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9216232,"projectId":10232366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Creatively Drawing Human Anatomy\"! Before receiving your generous support, our biology class struggled with limited art supplies, forcing students to work with short, breaking colored pencils that made detailed work frustrating.\r\nThanks to your contributions, our classroom has transformed into a vibrant studio where science and art meet. Having the new Prang colored pencil class packs, pre-sharpened #2 wooden pencils, and precision mechanical pencils has allowed my students to construct and color-code full-scale anatomical maps of human body systems on fresh poster paper. The mechanical pencils have made precise labeling of complex structures effortlessly clear, while the softer lead pencils and rich colored pencils bring the circulatory, nervous, and skeletal systems to life.\r\nWhat excites my high schoolers most is seeing their collaborative anatomical posters come together as a true masterpiece of biological discovery. Your generosity has eliminated supply frustration and empowered my students to deeply engage with human anatomy. Thank you for making this creative, hands-on learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787173580910,"projectUrl":"project/creatively-drawing-human-anatomy/10232366/","projectTitle":"Creatively Drawing Human Anatomy","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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So, thank you for your help bringing this book to students who will make good use of it.","fullyFundedDate":1787707909107,"projectUrl":"project/learning-english-through-fiction/10529477/","projectTitle":"Learning English Through Fiction","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Lott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3012121_orig.png?crop=570,570,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783537902891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3012121"},{"teacherId":3012121,"projectId":10385576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to this Newcomers classroom. The books you helped purchase are accessible for all reading levels, from the most beginning English Learner students, those who want to read bilingual materials, to those wanting to challenge their English with longer texts. The books also engage and instruct a large array of cultural backgrounds. \r\n\r\nStudents have been reading the books during our station activity times and writing short summaries so we can track their reading and comprehension over time. We will also begin reading some of the books out loud in class. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1785164228260,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-learn-english/10385576/","projectTitle":"Books to Learn English","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Lott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3012121_orig.png?crop=570,570,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783537902891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3012121"},{"teacherId":3012121,"projectId":10370298,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our Newcomer classroom at Piner Jr. High School. You helped us purchase all sorts of supplies from basic materials to get us started to an amazing counter of books for students to read!\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite supplies this grant funded was individual white boards. The students use these to practice new English words and phrases and we are figuring out all sorts of language learning games we can play with them. \r\n\r\nYour donations have gone a long way to help students feel welcome in the classroom and like there are the supplies they need to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1783785200811,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-belong-equipping-a-newcomer/10370298/","projectTitle":"A Place to Belong: Equipping a Newcomer Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Lott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3012121_orig.png?crop=570,570,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783537902891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3012121"},{"teacherId":7908542,"projectId":10244282,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom by providing a class set of \"Killers of the Flower Moon\"! Your generosity is giving my AP Language and Composition students the opportunity to engage with a challenging, thought-provoking text that will help them grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers.\r\n\r\nHaving a class set means that every student will have consistent access to the same text. Instead of worrying about whether they have a book to read, students can focus on the ideas, questions, and conversations that make literature meaningful.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, \"Killers of the Flower Moon\" will challenge my students to think about history, justice, power, greed, and whose stories get remembered. I hope our discussions will encourage them not only to become stronger AP Lang students, but also more thoughtful and informed members of their communities.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make meaningful learning experiences possible. Your support puts an important book directly into their hands—and gives them the opportunity to find their own questions, perspectives, and voices within its pages.","fullyFundedDate":1778083202036,"projectUrl":"project/killers-of-the-flower-moon-study/10244282/","projectTitle":"Killers of the Flower Moon Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neufeld","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7908542_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626668780455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7908542"},{"teacherId":7908542,"projectId":10357163,"letterContent":"(Actually, just ONE donor...you ROCK!!!)\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my classroom by providing my students with new writing notebooks! Your generosity is giving my students a place to write, think, reflect, and develop their voices throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, writing can feel intimidating. Having their own notebook gives them a space where they can practice without worrying about being perfect. We will use these notebooks for everything from quick daily writes and vocabulary practice to longer reflections, creative writing, and developing ideas for essays.\r\n\r\nI especially appreciate that these notebooks will help my students see their own growth as writers. By the end of the year, they will be able to look back through their pages and see how their thinking, confidence, and writing have changed and developed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where their ideas and voices matter. Your generosity makes a real difference! I really appreciate your gift!","fullyFundedDate":1782706839599,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-a-writer/10357163/","projectTitle":"Every Student a Writer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neufeld","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7908542_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626668780455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7908542"},{"teacherId":8697100,"projectId":9765708,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, **\"From Outdated Cameras to Future-Ready Skills.\"** Your generosity has given my students the opportunity to move beyond simply using technology and begin understanding how technology can be used to create, communicate, and solve problems.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, many of our cameras were outdated, limiting what students could do with their photography and media projects. With the new technology, students are learning hands-on skills that connect directly to the world around them. They are learning how to operate modern cameras, think creatively about composition and storytelling, make thoughtful choices about lighting and perspective, and use digital tools to turn their ideas into finished products. These are skills that can support them not only in school, but also in future college and career opportunities.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is being able to see their ideas come to life with technology that feels current and professional. They are excited to experiment, take photos from different perspectives, review their work, and make improvements. Instead of seeing a camera as simply a device for taking pictures, they are beginning to understand it as a powerful tool for communication and creative expression.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been seeing students who may not always consider themselves \"technology students\" become engaged and confident. Students who were initially hesitant to handle the equipment have become eager to experiment and share their work. They are learning that it is okay to make mistakes, try again, and discover their own creative style.\r\n\r\nYour support has made these experiences possible. You have helped transform outdated equipment into meaningful opportunities for learning, creativity, collaboration, and future-ready skills. Most importantly, you have shown our students that they deserve access to the same kinds of tools and opportunities they may encounter in college, careers, and the world beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping them see themselves as creators, storytellers, and capable users of technology. Your generosity is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1759035145233,"projectUrl":"project/from-outdated-cameras-to-future-ready-sk/9765708/","projectTitle":"From Outdated Cameras to Future-Ready Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8697100_orig.jpg?crop=2338,2338,x2511,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663107562033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tuckersclass"},{"teacherId":9216232,"projectId":10232235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Powered Potential\"! Prior to receiving your support, low battery warnings were a constant source of disruption in our classroom. Students frequently lost access to their digital assignments or found themselves isolated at a single wall outlet far from their group members.\r\nThanks to your generous contributions, our new classroom Charging Hub has completely transformed our daily routine. Having high-speed USB-C laptop chargers and lightning cables readily available means students can fast-charge their devices without missing a beat during instruction. What excites my high schoolers most is the sheer convenience and independence—they no longer have to worry about losing their work or falling behind if they forget to charge their device at home.\r\nThis technology has especially impacted my students who rely heavily on classroom tech for collaborative group projects and interactive learning, ensuring equitable access for every student regardless of their situation. Your generosity has eliminated device-related anxiety and maximized our instructional time. Thank you for empowering our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787172584071,"projectUrl":"project/powered-potential/10232235/","projectTitle":"Powered Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Kangastone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9216232_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x321,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692827952576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kangastone"},{"teacherId":9216232,"projectId":10232343,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing snacks for my classes as we finish the year. Each one of my students is different, some wanted fruit snacks, some preferred the granola bar. It was a great snack for them midday while they were working on their posters and binder checks. It was so satisfying being able to reward my students for completing their work by handing them back their graded binder check with a positive comment, or encouragement to add additional things and also giving them a sweet kick of carbohydrates they needed to lock in to complete their work. \r\nStudents were snacking while working on their digestive system posters learning about how the food digests while they were digesting their own. I am so grateful I am able to spoil my students like this and help them focus with these snacks.","fullyFundedDate":1778602856203,"projectUrl":"project/nutrition-to-end-the-semester/10232343/","projectTitle":"Nutrition to End the Semester","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Kangastone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9216232_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x321,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692827952576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kangastone"},{"teacherId":9216232,"projectId":10245607,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donations, my students now have access to knitting and crochet supplies. With the end of the school year coming up, my students are in different levels of completing their work for science class and their other classes. The really high achieving students are looking for stuff to do because they've completed all their other work. They might try to use their phone to scroll through their social media feed, but when my students saw me knitting in class they got excited. They wanted to participate and be engaged. Since receiving our supplies my students have asked about it. They want to do it themselves. So far two students have learned finger knitting and another student was excited to work on their crochet in class. This is such a big difference from their usual boredom where they reach for their phone the first time they get bored and don't know what to do with themselves. I am so blessed that I have the support of community that support knitting, crocheting and handcrafts I can't wait to see what my students do with these new supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1778100452574,"projectUrl":"project/hands-engaged-minds-focused-knitting-o/10245607/","projectTitle":"Hands Engaged, Minds Focused: Knitting Our Way to Concentration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Kangastone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9216232_orig.jpg?crop=840,840,x321,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692827952576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kangastone"},{"teacherId":8697100,"projectId":9722309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of cameras and camera equipment to my classroom at Piner High School. Your support has given my students an opportunity they may not have otherwise had.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students can express their creativity, tell their stories, and see their learning through a new lens. These cameras are more than tools—they show my students that their voices and ideas matter.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our Piner High School community. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758831621507,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-the-future-cameras-for-stem-f/9722309/","projectTitle":"Capturing the Future: Cameras for STEM Focused Yearbook Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8697100_orig.jpg?crop=2338,2338,x2511,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663107562033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tuckersclass"},{"teacherId":10111750,"projectId":9851302,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing students at Piner High with a fabulous new microwave for them to heat their food from home and soups I provide them. The students were so surprised and grateful. \r\nThe lunch crew (including students that aren't my own) have returned to my room as their safe space to eat during brunch and lunch breaks. \r\nAs a single mom and educator on a budget, I appreciate your kindness to contribute to our learning community. 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