{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Selma High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6004041,"projectId":9383744,"letterContent":"The Vex field components have given our students an edge in the next competition! I've spoken to other coaches in the county and they are impressed that our students are so prepared early in the season. The team was thrilled when the boxes arrived, and they immediately began assembling the goal towers. The polygonal \"balls\" are very different then the mock up we had made out of rolled up socks! The air pump for the pneumatic system has enabled kids to practice with the new balls throughout our club meetings.\r\n\r\nHaving the actual field elements has also motivated the younger club members to learn how to code the autonomous portion of the competition. On several occasions our school was the only team who had code to run for this segment. However, without the actual field elements, our estimates of distances and power used to be far off. Hopefully we can be more successful this year. \r\n\r\nI'm still trying to recruit more girls for the club. So many graduated last year! But they came back over the summer to meet the incoming freshmen and pass along their knowledge. Club Rush is next week and we hope to wow the crowds with our ball shooting Vex robots!","fullyFundedDate":1749140999730,"projectUrl":"project/selma-robotics-club-team-2025-2026/9383744/","projectTitle":"Selma Robotics Club Team 2025-2026","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6004041_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727739917811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6004041"},{"teacherId":7068791,"projectId":9269837,"letterContent":"When the new STEM kits and science materials arrived, my students could hardly wait to explore them. They were so excited pulling everything out of the boxes—one student said, \"This is awesome!\" and another immediately asked when we could start our first experiment. The materials made science feel real and hands-on, which is exactly what my students need to connect with the content.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the Exploring Volcanoes kit, and the students loved building and erupting their own volcanoes. They made predictions, observed what happened, and got excited to share their findings. Even students who are usually shy about participating were eager to try the experiments and ask questions. The Solar System Viewer has also been a hit—students were amazed to see the planets up close, which helped bring our space lessons to life.\r\n\r\nNext, we're planning a group project where students will use the kits to design their own experiments, collect data, and present what they learned to the class. These resources are helping my students feel like real scientists, and they're learning so much while having fun. Thank you for giving them this opportunity—it has made a big difference in their engagement and excitement for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1745601536346,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-special-education-students-th/9269837/","projectTitle":"Empowering Special Education Students Through STEM Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7068791_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x264,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652808903582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7068791"},{"teacherId":6004041,"projectId":9302665,"letterContent":"My photos do not do justice to the graduation regalia! Students had a blast illuminating their grad chords. When they flicked the lights on people would invariably go \"oh!\". It wasn't overpoweringly bright, but it added just another bit of flair. \r\nThe chibitronics hat decoration was more challenging. As Edison said, we found \"10,000 ways that won't work\". Two of the more artistic club members persevered, though, and illuminated their beautifully decorated caps. The stadium lights were so bright that the photos do not convey it, but apparently their parents said it helped locate their graduates in the crowd of four hundred.\r\nOne Robotics Club senior who was easy to spot was the school valedictorian! With a 4.6 GPA he had many grad chords for various clubs and honors. I have video of his speech where you can better see his illuminated chord, but this website doesn't seem to let me upload video? His speech was lovely.","fullyFundedDate":1746422146428,"projectUrl":"project/seniors-in-robotics-club/9302665/","projectTitle":"Seniors in Robotics Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6004041_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727739917811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6004041"},{"teacherId":6004041,"projectId":9180929,"letterContent":"The cylinder, solenoids and compressor arrived! Now the students can refill the cylinder and practice driving, climbing and lifting without having to worry about the pneumatic system running out of air. Our practice sessions have been more active with less time running across campus and hoping the autoshop teacher is still there/willl let us use his compressor.\r\nThis summer we met after school let out to organize the cabinets and duplicate a robot with the incomming freshmen. Now the newest members of the club can practice with pistons while the upper classmen can fine tune their competition bot. Two star seniors have graduated, but one is attending a local university and plans to join us for our meetings when she can.\r\nThank you SO much for your support. It has been invaluable.","fullyFundedDate":1743647230845,"projectUrl":"project/solenoids-and-cylinders/9180929/","projectTitle":"Solenoids and Cylinders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6004041_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727739917811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6004041"},{"teacherId":6004041,"projectId":8982476,"letterContent":"Robotics Club hosted a table at a recent school event. The kids showed off their soldering projects as well as their coding projects. There was much enthusiasm and \"buzz\", especially when the drones were in the air! \r\n\r\nWe've also acquired field elements to help us prepare for the competition in April. Our robot is now able to load \"donuts\" and aim them onto the pegs. The pneumatics parts are still being studied. \r\n\r\nStudents from the local community college engineering program will visit this month to help us learn more. They will visit classes and help with the club after school.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1733243232861,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-club-is-growing/8982476/","projectTitle":"Robotics Club is Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6004041_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727739917811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6004041"},{"teacherId":6004041,"projectId":8846691,"letterContent":"The kids have learned so much! Several new members have joined the club now that we are using solder. They made a little music box and a \"dancing\" robot that draws on paper. Because of your generosity, kids have been able to take these projects home and show them off to friends and family alike. This has given our club more visibility, as well as helped build confidence in the students.\r\nWe still have several projects we plan to complete. Seniors are trying to figure out how to illuminate their grad caps with led circuits! Let's hope admin let's them wear them.\r\nThanks again for your kindness","fullyFundedDate":1730822132937,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-club-wants-to-learn-to-solder/8846691/","projectTitle":"Robotics Club Wants to Learn to Solder!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6004041_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727739917811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6004041"},{"teacherId":7068791,"projectId":6485056,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my students were instantly curious. They rushed to open them, and the excitement in the room was contagious. One student exclaimed, \"We get to do real science now!\" The hands-on kits immediately drew them in—passing around the specimen centers, exploring the Solar System viewer, and eagerly choosing which experiment to try first. These resources turned our classroom into a place of exploration and discovery.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the new materials in science lessons, and the impact has been incredible. For example, during our first experiment with the Truth or Myth? kit, my students worked together to test their predictions and record results. Students who are often hesitant to participate were suddenly engaged—touching, observing, and asking thoughtful questions. The tactile nature of the kits gave them a way to connect to abstract concepts, and it was clear they felt proud of themselves for understanding the science behind what they were doing.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my students is to use these materials in a larger project where they will explore scientific questions, gather data, and present their findings to the class. These tools are giving them not only knowledge but also confidence. They are beginning to see themselves as scientists, problem solvers, and learners with something valuable to contribute. None of this would have been possible without your support. Thank you for helping my students experience the joy of hands-on learning—they are growing, exploring, and thriving because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1654377384626,"projectUrl":"project/stem-see-it-touch-it-enjoy-it-master/6485056/","projectTitle":"STEM: See It! Touch It! Enjoy It! 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