{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cypress Bay High School","outOfStateSupporters":3.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10421881,"projectId":10068843,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude and a classroom that is literally shining. Our recent initiative, Operation Clean Success, has officially come to a close, and I am overwhelmed by the incredible outpouring of support from this amazing community. Thanks to your generosity and hard work, our learning environment has been completely transformed. When I first launched this project, I had a vision of a space that felt fresh, organized, and truly conducive to focus. However, seeing that vision come to life and seeing the joy it has brought to the students has exceeded every expectation I had.\r\n\r\nI want to extend a sincere thank you to the parents who contributed supplies, equipment, and financial donations. Because of your donations, we didn't just \"tidy up\"; we performed a deep, restorative cleaning that has made the air feel lighter and the desks feel brand new. Your commitment to your children's education and their physical environment is deeply appreciated. \r\n\r\nThe real magic, however, happened because of the students. I have been deeply moved by the number of students who stepped up and asked, \"How can I help?\" Seeing so many of you volunteer your time to help me scrub the floors, organize the bookshelves, and wipe down the surfaces was the highlight of the entire project. You didn't just watch from the sidelines; you rolled up your sleeves and took ownership of your space. \r\n\r\nThe atmosphere in the classroom since the completion of Operation Clean Success is palpable. The students are noticeably happier and more energized. There is a new sense of calm during lessons, and I believe that is a direct result of the organized, sparkling environment you helped create. It is amazing how much a clean floor and a clutter-free desk can boost morale and academic focus. The students have shared with me how much they love the \"new\" feel of the room. One student mentioned that the room feels \"peaceful,\" while another said they feel more \"ready to work\" the moment they walk through the door.\r\n\r\nOperation Clean Success was about than just cleaning a classroom it was about community, responsibility, and showing our students that they deserve a beautiful place to learn. We have set a new standard for our classroom, and I am confident that the students will continue to take great care of the space they worked so hard to improve.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness, your donations, and your hands-on help. We truly are a team, and I feel so fortunate to work with such dedicated families.","fullyFundedDate":1773408052055,"projectUrl":"project/clean-success-project/10068843/","projectTitle":"Clean Success Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. CARVALHO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10421881"},{"teacherId":795961,"projectId":9893132,"letterContent":"My students love the new Coulomb Balance that you helped purchase for our classroom! We used the equipment to do a new lab during our electrostatics chapter with tremendous success. My students got to literally unbox the equipment, read the directions, and perform the experiment for the very first time. The experiment they performed with the Coulomb Balance is not one seen in very many high school classrooms. It is possible only because of donors like you who give generously to classrooms like mine! On behalf of my students and myself, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763556159681,"projectUrl":"project/coulombs-law-its-electric/9893132/","projectTitle":"Coulomb's Law - It's Electric!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp795961_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473296953367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeffrey-rose"},{"teacherId":2620556,"projectId":8688653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of a big‑screen TV to our classroom. With such a large group of students, having a screen that is visible from every corner of the room makes an incredible difference—now everyone can clearly follow demonstrations, visual models, and concept presentations no matter where they sit. This upgrade has truly enhanced our learning environment and supports deeper engagement and understanding. We are sincerely grateful for your support and the positive impact it brings to our students each day.\r\nIn addition, the portable Bunsen burners and incline tracks have greatly supported our chemistry and physics lessons. Thank you for helping enhance our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1726413584526,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-efficient-stem-classroom/8688653/","projectTitle":"Creating An Efficient STEM Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MURPHY-BOZKURT","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2620556_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x36,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694545045651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/murphy-bozkurt"},{"teacherId":2620556,"projectId":9070450,"letterContent":"In our science classroom, the donated Clorox wipes, Kleenex, and markers make a meaningful difference every single day. The wipes help us maintain a clean, safe learning environment—especially important during hands‑on labs—while the Kleenex keeps students comfortable and minimizes disruptions so they can stay focused. The markers are essential tools for group work, modeling scientific concepts, and keeping our lessons engaging and interactive. Thank you so much for your generosity and support; your contributions truly strengthen our classroom community and help our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1741210081342,"projectUrl":"project/consumables-in-a-dynamic-science-classro/9070450/","projectTitle":"Consumables in a Dynamic Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MURPHY-BOZKURT","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2620556_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x36,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694545045651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/murphy-bozkurt"},{"teacherId":2620556,"projectId":9627330,"letterContent":"A new, updated laptop has made a meaningful difference in our science classroom by allowing students to engage with interactive simulations, real‑time data collection, and digital tools that bring complex scientific concepts to life. With faster, more reliable technology, lessons flow smoothly, students stay focused, and I'm able to provide richer, more hands‑on learning experiences that support curiosity and deeper understanding. This upgrade has truly elevated the quality of instruction and student engagement. Thank you to our generous donors for investing in our students' learning and helping create a more dynamic and modern science environment—they feel the impact every day.\r\nAt the same time, the triple beam balance has strengthened our hands‑on laboratory work by giving students the opportunity to practice precise measurement, develop stronger lab skills, and better understand the importance of accuracy in scientific experiments.","fullyFundedDate":1756389955860,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-science-with-dynamic-activitie/9627330/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Science with Dynamic Activities and a Functional Laptop","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MURPHY-BOZKURT","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2620556_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x36,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694545045651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/murphy-bozkurt"},{"teacherId":10110975,"projectId":9532314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our biology class! Because of your generosity, we were able to get the lab supplies we really needed, and it has already made such a positive impact on my students.\r\n\r\nBefore these supplies arrived, many of our lessons had to stay on paper. Now, students are getting to experience science the way it's meant to be learned—through hands-on exploration. The first time we used the new materials, the excitement in the room was unbelievable. Students were buzzing with curiosity, asking thoughtful questions, and jumping right into their experiments with so much enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThey were genuinely thrilled to participate in the labs, and several told me it was the most fun they've had in science all year. A few even stayed after class to talk about what they discovered. Ever since that day, they've been asking, \"When's our next lab?\" It's been amazing to see them look forward to learning and to watch their confidence grow as they work with real equipment.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just help us buy supplies—it opened up opportunities. It allowed students who might not always feel connected to science to have that \"aha\" moment where something finally clicks. It also showed them that there are people beyond our school walls who care about their education and believe in their potential. That kind of support means more than you know.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping bring excitement, curiosity, and hands-on learning into our classroom. We're truly grateful for your generosity and the difference you're making for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757511571957,"projectUrl":"project/santanelli-labs/9532314/","projectTitle":"Santanelli Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santanelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10110975_orig.jpg?crop=701,701,x186,y763&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754571626339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10110975"},{"teacherId":10228431,"projectId":9658401,"letterContent":"I am absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to let you know that our classroom project, \"Latinos in Action Class/You Belong!\" has been fully funded! Thank you for taking action and showing such incredible kindness to our students.\r\n\r\nAs you know, moving next to the courtyard meant battling a lot of dirt, and sweeping every other day was taking precious time away from my teaching and planning. Because of your help, we received a robot vacuum ready to handle the constant cleanup, ensuring we have a healthy, clean learning environment while giving me more focused time with the students.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the robot vacuum, the toner and classroom supplies you provided will be put to immediate use, enabling us to create engaging lessons and activities throughout the school year without interruption. We already used some of it for Red Ribbon Week, for the \"Say No to Drugs\" posters.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom truly makes a difference. I really appreciate your kindness and support. You really belong here!","fullyFundedDate":1757451940073,"projectUrl":"project/latinos-in-action-classyou-belong/9658401/","projectTitle":"Latinos in Action Class/You Belong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez Angulo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10228431_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757345896323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10228431"},{"teacherId":795961,"projectId":9581378,"letterContent":"Over the years, and with tremendous help from wonderful donors like you, my students and I have slowly turned our classroom into a world class physics laboratory. We have equipment that would be the envy of some colleges. This year we added a Cavendish Balance which will allow my students to reproduce one of the most famous experiments ever performed. Measuring the value of the Universal Gravitational Constant requires a level of precision that is unheard of in a high school setting. And yet, when we get to Ch 13 on Gravitation, my students will get to try thanks to your generosity.\r\nMy students have already used some of the equipment you helped purchase, and unboxing the material is very similar to the excitement they feel around the holidays! I always like to have the kids open the boxes because they are like little kids as they eagerly remove the equipment and test it out!\r\nWe could not do it without your generous support. I would like to thank you on behalf of myself and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755891302799,"projectUrl":"project/balance-is-the-key-to-life-and-physi/9581378/","projectTitle":"Balance Is the Key to Life ... and Physics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp795961_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473296953367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeffrey-rose"},{"teacherId":9899674,"projectId":9066327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us to have a few graphing calculators on hand in our classroom. Someone has used them everyday since they arrived. I allowed my students to turn in their ID to check out a calculator during the class period. This took off the stress if a student left their calculator home, or if their battery had died, or if they just did not have one. Often, all 5 calculators were checked out during a lesson/assignment. I believe, without a doubt, that this helped make a difference in preparing for their AP exam. I can't wait to see their scores this summer. \r\nWe appreciate the immediate support you brought us, please know that you have made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1737655926219,"projectUrl":"project/ap-precalculus-graphing-calculators-for/9066327/","projectTitle":"AP Precalculus Graphing Calculators for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harden-Moros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9899674"},{"teacherId":795961,"projectId":9189868,"letterContent":"This year, for the first time, the topic of Fluids was added to the AP Physics 1 curriculum. I added a lab on Buoyancy and Density for my students to get hands on experience, but quickly realized that the density blocks I had available for my students were barely adequate. While we were able to complete the lab, I wanted to upgrade the materials for next year.\r\nYour generosity will allow my future students to perform the Fluids expirement with better precision and, hopefully, attain better results. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for helping our class!","fullyFundedDate":1743014298723,"projectUrl":"project/fulfill-your-density/9189868/","projectTitle":"Fulfill Your Density!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp795961_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473296953367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeffrey-rose"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72342","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":4579,"numTeachers":219,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":96.1,"schoolId":72342,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cypress Bay High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cypress Bay High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/broward-county-public-schools/cypress-bay-high-school/72342"}