{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sweetwater High School","outOfStateSupporters":27.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8043993,"projectId":10074554,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind heart in supporting our student performances by generously donating to fund some of our cultural attire. It enhances storytelling by enabling authentic visual narratives in cultural dances. Without it, students struggle to convey characters and emotions effectively through attire. Investing in costumes boosts performers' confidence, leading to higher energy and focus on stage. Your funding ensures free movement, reducing restrictions and masking minor skill gaps for young dancers.\r\n\r\nThe performances feature traditional costumes made possible by your generosity, amplifying cultural expression. Your kind heart preserves cultural identity by providing heritage-specific fabrics, colors, and symbols. It educates audiences on traditions, deepening their connection to performances. Such generosity improves audience engagement through striking visuals under stage lights. Color psychology in funded costumes evokes targeted emotions, creating immersive experiences. Overall, your support elevates production quality, making cultural dances more impactful.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using and caring for these skirts! In fact, we will have more upcoming performances this May. Our students are so fortunate to have your support!","fullyFundedDate":1776443184811,"projectUrl":"project/beautiful-attire-skirts-for-spanish-in/10074554/","projectTitle":"Beautiful Attire & Skirts for Spanish-Inspired Filipino Dances","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rachelle Sy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694492455246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043993"},{"teacherId":6326512,"projectId":9964034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your contribution, we were able to purchase laminated materials for flashcards that are already making a meaningful difference for our English Language Development (ELD) students.\r\n\r\nThese flashcards are used every week to build vocabulary, practice speaking, and reinforce key concepts in a way that is interactive and engaging. The laminated materials make them durable and reusable, which is especially important in a classroom where hands-on learning is essential. Students feel more confident participating because they have consistent tools they can rely on.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create an environment where students can actively practice language skills and grow academically. These resources are not just supplies—they are tools that empower students to communicate, connect, and succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' education. Thank you for believing in them and in the work we do every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769705662379,"projectUrl":"project/laminated-vocabulary-flashcards-for-newc/9964034/","projectTitle":"Laminated Vocabulary Flashcards for Newcomer ELD Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6326512_orig.jpg?crop=743,743,x0,y210&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754203892221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-perezclassproject"},{"teacherId":8043993,"projectId":10145743,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to support my classroom and consider this project. My students are bright multilingual learners who are eager to read, but many are still developing their English skills. Traditional texts can feel overwhelming, which can affect their confidence and access to learning. Graphic novels and visual supports will make reading more accessible by helping students understand stories, build vocabulary, and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nThese materials will also help students feel confident and see themselves as readers and thinkers. They will be able to participate in discussions, enjoy reading, and build skills that prepare them for more complex texts. Your support helps create a classroom where all students can succeed and feel proud of their growth. 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Your incredible support has brought authentic instruments, music resources, and performance tools to our diverse classroom in National City, CA, empowering students from varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds to learn, explore, perform, and celebrate music that truly reflects their identities.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students now have hands-on experiences with rhythms, melodies, and movements tied to their heritage. 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Your generosity has filled our diverse classroom in National City, CA, with high-interest books that mirror our students' backgrounds, experiences, and identities, which sparks joy in reading!\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our multilingual students are diving into stories of family traditions, community celebrations, and personal triumphs that feel like home. Engaging materials are essential for maintaining their interest; now they eagerly participate in discussions, act out scenes, and share connections, learning more quickly and retaining knowledge deeply. This fosters a dynamic environment in which they build a profound understanding, confidence, and a lifelong love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1740286473747,"projectUrl":"project/learn-english-through-graphic-novels-and/9122542/","projectTitle":"Learn English through Graphic Novels and Phonics Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rachelle Sy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694492455246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043993"},{"teacherId":8043993,"projectId":10100776,"letterContent":"Our students were excited to learn about and celebrate world cultures through the art of dance. With your support, we brought cultural dancing into our school and community, creating meaningful opportunities for students to connect with their heritage and share it with others. The experience helped them develop not only coordination and confidence but also a deep sense of pride in their cultural identity.\r\n\r\nThrough practices, rehearsals, and performances, students learned traditional Filipino dances that tell stories of history, daily life, and shared values. These activities encouraged teamwork, discipline, and creativity as students worked together to learn choreography, understand the music, and express emotions through movement. Families and community members joined in, turning performances into joyful celebrations of unity and cultural appreciation.\r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773169626050,"projectUrl":"project/cultural-dance-performances-for-multil/10100776/","projectTitle":"Cultural Dance & Performances for Multilingual Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rachelle Sy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694492455246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043993"},{"teacherId":8043993,"projectId":9836165,"letterContent":"Through dynamic activities such as Readers Theater and diorama creation, students brought Filipino folktales, legends, and contemporary stories to life. Readers Theater promoted expressive reading, teamwork, and fluency as students embodied characters and interpreted meaningful texts. Meanwhile, crafting dioramas allowed them to visualize and creatively represent the rich settings and themes of Filipino literature, such as turning words into vivid, tangible expressions of learning while building biliteracy in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThis project did more than teach reading because it built empathy, communication, and cultural pride. By exploring Filipino bilingual stories, students gained a broader appreciation for different perspectives and developed essential skills for thriving in our diverse world. They learned that language is not just a means of communication, but a bridge that connects communities and generations.\r\nWith your support, we created a vibrant, inclusive learning environment where every student felt inspired to read, speak, and share stories from various cultures and beyond. Thank you for investing in their voices, their creativity, and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1765990959259,"projectUrl":"project/language-and-culture/9836165/","projectTitle":"Language and Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rachelle Sy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694492455246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043993"},{"teacherId":8043993,"projectId":9181459,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom. Your generosity is helping our students connect more deeply with reading and writing in creative and meaningful ways. In our class, students read many different stories, write their own narratives, and work together to create posters that show important ideas from the texts. With your help, we now have the art supplies to bring their thinking to life.\r\n\r\nThese new tools allow students to express their ideas through colorful drawings and clear, creative designs. They use them to make eye-catching posters, illustrate characters and themes, and show what they understand about a story using both pictures and words. This has made our projects more engaging and has given students new ways to share their voices and perspectives.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are more excited to participate and proud of the work they create. Integrating art into our reading and writing activities has strengthened their comprehension, boosted their confidence, and made learning more joyful. Thank you for helping our students turn their imaginations into rich, visual stories that reflect who they are and how they see the world.","fullyFundedDate":1746608911000,"projectUrl":"project/palettes-of-new-colorful-markers-to-unle/9181459/","projectTitle":"Palettes of New Colorful Markers to Unleash Artistic Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rachelle Sy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694492455246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043993"},{"teacherId":8043993,"projectId":9549478,"letterContent":"Many of my students are English Learners, and journaling has become an essential way for them to write and draw about their thoughts and feelings. With so much noise from social media and everyday stress, they often feel overwhelmed. Having basic supplies like pencils and crayons gives them a chance to put away their phones and laptops and slow down.\r\n\r\nThis project helps students focus on themselves and their well-being. With these materials, they can write, sketch, and reflect quietly, building their language skills while also practicing kindness toward themselves. The time and tools for journaling support their reflective thinking and give them a safe space to express what is on their minds and in their hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1760760103825,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-pencils-and-crayons-for-sel/9549478/","projectTitle":"The Power of Pencils and Crayons for Self Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rachelle Sy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694492455246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043993"},{"teacherId":8043993,"projectId":9328094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. The new printer has made a big difference for our learners. Now, students can print their stories, poems, and projects in color, turning their writing into something tangible and exciting. Seeing their work published helps them feel proud of what they create and motivates them to keep learning and improving.\r\n\r\nOur students use the printer to make posters, photo books, and visual projects that connect to their cultures, communities, and the environment. These colorful materials help them share their ideas during presentations and express who they are through both words and images. They've also used it to create flashcards, problem-solution posters, and grammar posters that support their language growth.\r\n\r\nMost of all, this project has inspired students to enjoy writing and storytelling while building confidence in their English skills. Your support has given them a creative way to share their voices and celebrate what makes each of them unique. Thank you for helping them learn, create, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1746608052382,"projectUrl":"project/our-world-our-words-publishing-project/9328094/","projectTitle":"Our World, Our Words: Publishing Projects for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rachelle Sy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694492455246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043993"},{"teacherId":8043993,"projectId":9567900,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations! Your generous donation has made a wonderful difference in our students' learning. Because of your support, we were able to bring in authentic cultural dance materials that connect movement, music, and tradition. These new resources made our lessons more engaging and helped students learn about culture in fun, creative, and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThrough these experiences, students have built stronger connections to their own heritage and gained a deeper respect for the traditions of others. They learned that dance tells stories, expresses values, and brings people together. Thanks to your support, our classroom has become a place where learning about culture also means celebrating community, identity, and self-expression.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation inspired our students to create, collaborate, and share what they've learned with pride. Whether performing, choreographing, or reflecting on different dance styles, they have grown more confident and curious. Your contribution helped spark their love for learning through art and culture.\r\n\r\nMaraming salamat po! (Thank you very much!)","fullyFundedDate":1764715459914,"projectUrl":"project/diversity-and-inclusion-through-dance/9567900/","projectTitle":"Diversity and Inclusion Through Dance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rachelle Sy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043993_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694492455246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043993"},{"teacherId":8043993,"projectId":9568377,"letterContent":"Your donation has made a big difference in our students' learning experience. Because of your support, we have been able to access authentic cultural materials that bring real-world connections into the classroom. These resources have enriched our lessons, helping students engage with language in more meaningful and personal ways while fostering a deeper appreciation for diverse traditions and identities.\r\n\r\nThrough these new opportunities, students have developed stronger connections to their own cultural roots and those of others. They have explored literature, music, art, and stories that reflect lived experiences, which strengthened both their language skills and cultural understanding. Your contribution has helped transform learning into an exploration of identity, empathy, and respect.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the donation has inspired students to express their creativity and curiosity. Whether through cultural projects, performances, or collaborative storytelling, they are learning to celebrate their communities with pride. 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