{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Crosby High School","outOfStateSupporters":61.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2102546,"projectId":10177314,"letterContent":"The Pig autopsy was again a HIT! Thank you so much for all the support to supply us with the preserved pigs we needed to complete our simulated autopsy. So many students from around the school are saying they want to take Forensics Science next year in order to have this experience. My current students cannot stop talking about the simulated autopsy over a week later. What an incredible impact you all have made on my students , their science education and their future. They were laser focused during the dissection and so many student expressed being surprised by how much they enjoyed this experience. I also they they now have a much clearer idea about the procedures and the challenges that face pathologists. We cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1779064532328,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-be-forensic-pathologists/10177314/","projectTitle":"Help Us Be Forensic Pathologists!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2102546_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517968772470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cvelez"},{"teacherId":2102546,"projectId":9766303,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to the forensic science lab resources for my class. As the year comes to an end, I can honestly say your support has changed lives. SO many of my students want to study forensic science and I honestly believe it is because of all of the hands-on activities we were able to do with these resources. The Mastering Forensic Science kit from this project has been so comprehensive in providing resources for so many of our forensic science units. from dusting for fingerprints to analyzing soil samples the activities were endless. My students and I really appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1761671987905,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-crime-scene-investigation/9766303/","projectTitle":"Mastering Crime Scene Investigation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2102546_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517968772470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cvelez"},{"teacherId":2102546,"projectId":9766358,"letterContent":"My students and I are incredibly grateful for all the support we received on this project. The batting cage has made a huge impact and we could not have gotten this resource without the Crosby and Donorschoose community. \r\n\r\nIt took a bit to install for the first time but once it was available the teams were able to use the batting cage right away. It really helped the softball and baseball teams get practice in even when it was raining. With the extra practice both our base ball and softball teams have reached the state tournaments for the first time in many years. Gym classes have had access to the cage as well which has allowed for a greater variety of activity. \r\n\r\nThis is the first of many years to come that we will use the batting cage to support our sports teams and physical education classes. We look forward to many more and are eternally grateful for this resource and your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759421607739,"projectUrl":"project/batting-for-good/9766358/","projectTitle":"Batting for Good!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2102546_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517968772470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cvelez"},{"teacherId":2102546,"projectId":9980186,"letterContent":"One of the keys to great teaching and high achievement is well organized and run classroom. Increased organization and access to the right tools can increase instructional time resulting in increased achievement. \r\nThe materials from this project have been very helpful maintaining a smoothly run classroom. The Chromebook locks from this project provided the perfect way to lock the Chromebooks to the lab benches where students can have continuous access. The protractors are ensuring all student have what they need without the need to share. The students are happy to have access to tissues to keep them from having to leave the room and the locks and protractors are providing more access to resources.","fullyFundedDate":1768394680529,"projectUrl":"project/smooth-running/9980186/","projectTitle":"Smooth Running!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2102546_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517968772470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cvelez"},{"teacherId":2102546,"projectId":10052989,"letterContent":"It can be incredibly difficult to provide plans for a substitute to implement when an teacher absence is unexpected. There is no way to get the substitute copies for each assignment one may want to provide students. If you try and make copies in advance for each unit, one never knows if it will align with where students are when an absence comes up for an emergency. The easiest thing for my classes to do to access relevant substitute work is for me to assign the work in real time via Google Classroom. The problem we had was that computers were always locked away where students could not access them. Because of this project access is now more open because the Chromebooks are locked to the desk but available instead of locked in a cabinet. \r\n\r\nThe bolts and Chromebook locks from this project provided the perfect way to lock the Chromebooks to the lab benches where students can have continuous access. Now they can be locked into learning no matter who is monitoring the room.","fullyFundedDate":1770074142456,"projectUrl":"project/lock-in-to-learning/10052989/","projectTitle":"Lock-in to Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2102546_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517968772470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cvelez"},{"teacherId":2810239,"projectId":9969489,"letterContent":"I can't wait to show my students the materials and share the impact with you. They are so excited to make a new bulletin board in class with our new decorations. It will make it more welcoming and comfortable for them. \r\n\r\nThey are already actively changing their behavior so they can earn a reward of a new comfort toy to use in class. They are very intent in making our classroom a nice place to learn and grow. The students are making a difference in their learning by using the tools you have given them to get better at their own skills. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your positivity and encouragement.","fullyFundedDate":1776130443263,"projectUrl":"project/it-makes-it-write/9969489/","projectTitle":"It makes it Write...","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2810239_orig.jpg?crop=761,761,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684349161119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2810239"},{"teacherId":10216383,"projectId":9640964,"letterContent":"In forensic science the students were learning about the different types of blood types and how they can be used in criminal investigations. At first we calculated the probability of blood types using Punnett squares but then with the blood typing kits we used a more hands on approach to determine blood types without knowing the parents' blood type. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials they probably did not know how to use them, however after after I demonstrated to the students how to perform the lab they were able to do the experiment independently to find the blood types of the samples by using antibodies. The next lesson for students is studying blood spatter patterns.","fullyFundedDate":1758582924414,"projectUrl":"project/blood-typing-fun/9640964/","projectTitle":"Blood Typing Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Northover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216383"},{"teacherId":10216383,"projectId":9754639,"letterContent":"In forensic science the students were learning about the different types of blood types and how they can be used in criminal investigations. At first we calculated the probability of blood types using punnett squares but then with the blood typing kits we used a more hands on approach to determine blood types without knowing the parents' blood type. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials they probably did not know how to use them, however ,after I demonstrated to the students how to perform the lab they were able to do other experiment independently to find the blood types of samples by using antibodies. The next lesson for students is studying blood spatter patterns.\r\n\r\nThe project helped students understand how antibodies react with specific antigens on blood cells which in the case of agglutination is life threatening if a a person receives a blood transfusion withe the wrong blood type as we explored blood types in our lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1758915293120,"projectUrl":"project/blood-typing-fun/9754639/","projectTitle":"Blood Typing Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Northover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216383"},{"teacherId":10216383,"projectId":9684600,"letterContent":"In forensic science the students were learning about the different types of blood types and how they can be used in criminal investigations.At first we calculated the probability of blood types using punnett squares but then with the blood typing kits we used a more hands on approach to determine blood types without knowing the parents blood type.\r\n When they first saw the materials the students probably did not know how to use them, however after I demonstrating to the students how to perform the lab they were able to do the experiment independently to find the blood types of samples by using antibodies. The next lesson for students is studying blood spatter patterns.","fullyFundedDate":1758202643116,"projectUrl":"project/blood-typing-fun/9684600/","projectTitle":"Blood Typing Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Northover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216383"},{"teacherId":2887712,"projectId":10047144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my high school MLLs (Multilingual Learners) now have a class set of Seedfolks, as well as a new table and bookshelf to help organize and enjoy our learning space.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a meaningful difference. Having their own books allows students to read more closely and confidently, which is helping them improve their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills every day. They are learning new words in context, discussing ideas with classmates, and building a deeper understanding of the text.\r\n\r\nIn addition, students will be working on a research project connected to the novella. They will explore the countries of origin of the immigrant characters in Seedfolks, learning about different cultures, histories, and perspectives. This project not only strengthens their reading and research skills, but also helps them make personal connections to the stories we read in class.\r\n\r\nThe new table and bookshelf have also helped create a more comfortable and organized learning environment where students can collaborate, read, and take pride in their classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support is truly appreciated, and it is helping our students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1769263600569,"projectUrl":"project/growing-voices-building-literacy-and-co/10047144/","projectTitle":"Growing Voices: Building Literacy and Community in Our ESL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baillargeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2887712_orig.jpg?crop=2136,2136,x0,y341&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769005371194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2887712"},{"teacherId":2810239,"projectId":9866249,"letterContent":"These items fed our students through the very hard winter we are having. There is so much need, and this helps us so much. I can't thank you enough for your generosity in supporting our school project. Your kindness has brought us one step closer to creating a learning environment where every student feels inspired, curious, and capable.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, my students will now have access to the extra snacks and food that will propel them further. I've already seen their eyes light up with excitement, and I know this is just the beginning of the impact you've made.\r\n\r\nYour support is more than just a donation—it's a message to my students that their dreams matter and that there are people out there who believe in them. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our potential.","fullyFundedDate":1766067695531,"projectUrl":"project/filling-in-the-gaps/9866249/","projectTitle":"Filling in the Gaps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2810239_orig.jpg?crop=761,761,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684349161119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2810239"},{"teacherId":9326028,"projectId":9863610,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project. My students were happily surprised when they received the headphones. When they saw that the headphones came in bright colors, they were even more excited to use them. We are now reading Romeo and Juliet and being able to give each student a headphone to use as they practice their lines is really rewarding. This adds an additional element to bringing this old age drama alive to my students. \r\nWhen I assign different scenes, they are able to listen to the text using the headphones, and this is a big help in getting them to understand the mood and tone of the text. \r\n My students know when they are working on Powerup a program to improve their reading the headphones are available for the comprehension section, and without your support this would not be possible.\r\nYour support also made it possible to purchase notecards. The notecards was also been a great help to my students. When they worked on their research project, this was a major component is completing the assignment. Your support made it possible for them to take note from different sources. \r\n\r\nAgain, thanks for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763416305411,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-alive-through-sound/9863610/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories Alive Through Sound!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9326028"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44089","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1453,"numTeachers":97,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":38.8,"schoolId":44089,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Crosby High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Crosby High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/waterbury-public-schools/crosby-high-school/44089"}