{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Aubrey Rogers High School","outOfStateSupporters":55.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10350239,"projectId":10449185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support for our classroom! When the boxes first arrived, my students were ecstatic and could not wait to unpack everything. Seeing their faces light up as they realized these new materials were specially meant for them was such a heartwarming moment. They immediately felt valued knowing that people in the community cared enough to invest in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe have already integrated these resources directly into our daily routine to foster a calmer, more organized, and secure classroom setting. For example, during small-group work and independent study times, having these dedicated tools in place has drastically reduced distractions and helped students regulate their focus. The atmosphere in our room has noticeably shifted to one where every child feels secure, calm, and ready to participate without anxiety or hesitation.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps involve taking on larger collaborative group projects where students can practice teamwork and communication in this safe environment. With these essentials in place, they have the solid foundation they need to take creative risks in their learning every single day. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787749677154,"projectUrl":"project/safe-learning-environment/10449185/","projectTitle":"Safe Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350239_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764944370579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350239"},{"teacherId":10464131,"projectId":10447861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies and snacks. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in our classroom and have helped create a space where students feel prepared, comfortable, and excited to learn. The pencil sharpener may seem like a simple item, but it has already become an important part of our daily routines. Instead of searching for a working sharpener or waiting for a pencil to be ready, students can quickly sharpen their pencils and get right back to their work. The organizational bins have also made a tremendous impact. Our students are learning that everything has a place, and they are becoming more responsible for taking care of their classroom materials. They are genuinely excited about the new organization! Students have enjoyed helping decide where supplies belong, sorting materials into the bins, and making sure our learning space stays neat and accessible. It has been wonderful to watch them take ownership of the classroom and recognize how organization can help them feel more prepared and successful. These supplies do more than simply meet classroom needs; they provide opportunities for students to develop responsibility, independence, and pride in their learning environment. Most importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to our students: there are people who believe in them, care about their education, and want to help them succeed. We are incredibly grateful that you chose to support our classroom and invest in our students.\r\nAnd then there are the snacks—which have definitely been a student favorite! The excitement on their faces when they saw the snacks was priceless. Having snacks available gives students a little boost during the school day and helps them stay focused and ready to participate in learning. For some students, knowing that a snack is waiting for them can provide comfort and encouragement, especially during a busy or challenging day. The snacks have quickly become something the students look forward to, and they are always eager to see what is available. We truly appreciate your generosity, thoughtfulness, and commitment to helping our students thrive. Thank you for being part of our classroom community and for making such a positive difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1787744120097,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrows-leaders/10447861/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow's Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gattas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10464131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773665388968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10464131"},{"teacherId":10172505,"projectId":10204065,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new classroom supplies brought an immediate wave of energy and focus to our first week of school. In Spanish 3 Honors, students hit the ground running with a gallery walk activity, using the fresh pens, pencils, and paper to circulate around the room, reflect on summer vocabulary, and write down their ideas. Meanwhile, my AP Spanish Language and Culture students instantly put the chart paper and bold markers to work, collaborating in small groups to map out global challenges and present structural arguments to their peers. Even in Spanish 2, having a steady supply of basic writing materials meant every student could dive right into interactive vocabulary and grammar drills without missing a beat.\r\nWhen the students first saw the boxes, their excitement was palpable. There is something uniquely motivating about opening crisp, high-quality supplies as it communicates to students that their education matters and that people outside our school walls are rooting for their success. The AP students immediately began delegating who would write with which marker color for their group diagrams, and my Spanish 2 classes were eager to participate in partner practice, feeling fully equipped and ready to share their thoughts. \r\nLooking ahead, these materials will remain at the heart of our daily learning as we move deeper into our units. The AP Spanish Language students are taking their initial chart-paper brainstorms and expanding them into formal argumentative essays and oral presentations, while my Spanish 3 Honors and Spanish 2 students are using their notes and gallery walk insights to build interactive study guides for upcoming thematic projects. Thank you for opening a window into our classroom and investing directly in my students' daily growth and collaboration!","fullyFundedDate":1777993807562,"projectUrl":"project/preprate-building-confidence-through/10204065/","projectTitle":"¡Prepárate! Building Confidence Through Interactive Spanish Exam Review","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salinas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10172505_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763079809747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10172505"},{"teacherId":10165868,"projectId":10283330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my classroom grant and providing the essential supplies my students need for the upcoming school year. Your generosity has brought Post-it notes, pens, and other foundational materials directly into our classroom, ensuring every student starts day one on an equal footing.These basic supplies are far more than just tools for writing and organizing. They are the building blocks of our daily routine. Creating structure in a special education classroom is vital for student success.","fullyFundedDate":1779060849034,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-the-classroom/10283330/","projectTitle":"Restocking the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Renick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10165868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757757425913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10165868"},{"teacherId":10165868,"projectId":10201131,"letterContent":"Because of your funding, my students now have resources to help cope with test stress and calming tools designed to meet their unique learning needs. The gum goes a long way in keeping students focused in the classroom. It also serves as a wonderful incentive to keep motivation in the classroom high when stamina is waning.\r\nThese targeted enhancements have already had a measurable positive impact, helping to provide the structure and the comfort necessary to help our students stay deeply focused on their academics.","fullyFundedDate":1778369774259,"projectUrl":"project/chewing-to-calmness/10201131/","projectTitle":"Chewing to Calmness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Renick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10165868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757757425913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10165868"},{"teacherId":10350999,"projectId":10213684,"letterContent":"The supplies provided have already been incredibly helpful during our first two weeks of school! My Juniors and Seniors have been using the pencils, pens, highlighters, and coloring materials throughout the classroom. Having supplies available for students to borrow helps ensure they can stay prepared and focused on learning. These may seem like simple necessities, but having access to basic classroom materials makes a huge difference in creating a welcoming, organized, and successful learning environment for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1778258989678,"projectUrl":"project/prepared-to-succeed/10213684/","projectTitle":"Prepared to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350999_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763145770662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350999"},{"teacherId":10468897,"projectId":10166345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Screen-Free Brain Break for ESE Students.\" Having dedicated, screen-free sensory and brain-break materials in our classroom has transformed how our Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students reset and regulate throughout the school day. Instead of transitioning straight to digital devices during downtime, students now engage in hands-on, tactile activities that allow their minds to recharge naturally while building crucial fine motor, social, and focus skills.\r\n\r\nDuring our daily routines, these new resources provide a structured, calming outlet between challenging academic tasks. Students who previously struggled with sensory overload or self-regulation can now select a brain-break tool, take a purposeful pause, and return to their coursework with renewed energy and improved focus. Watching them collaborate, share materials, and independently manage their sensory needs has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly created a more supportive, inclusive, and balanced learning environment for our students. On behalf of everyone in our classroom, thank you for investing in their well-being and success!","fullyFundedDate":1774302783142,"projectUrl":"project/screen-free-brain-break-for-ese-students/10166345/","projectTitle":"Screen-Free Brain Break for ESE Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10468897"},{"teacherId":10470231,"projectId":10169880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! The new colorful classroom organizer has already made a difference in helping my students stay organized and responsible. We use it as a designated place for students to turn in their assignments, with different sections helping them know exactly where their work belongs. The students were excited to see the new addition to our classroom, and the bright colors make it easy for them to find the correct place to submit their work.\r\n\r\nAs we begin the new school year, we will continue using this resource daily for classwork, assignments, and activities. Having an organized system allows us to spend less time sorting and collecting papers and more time focused on learning. I am so grateful for your contribution and for helping me create a classroom environment that is organized, welcoming, and ready for my students to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1774551875499,"projectUrl":"project/stem-projects/10169880/","projectTitle":"STEM Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruzon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10470231"},{"teacherId":10350239,"projectId":10197422,"letterContent":"When the packages containing our new STEM materials first arrived in our classroom, my students' faces completely lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to open everything up and dive right into hands-on exploration. Having access to these dedicated resources has transformed our classroom dynamic, turning theoretical concepts into real, tangible learning experiences where students can collaborate, experiment, and problem-solve together.\r\n\r\nRecently, we used these tools during an investigation where students designed and tested their own models to analyze core scientific principles. Watching them work through problems in small groups, ask thoughtful questions, and refine their ideas based on real-time feedback was incredibly rewarding. These materials allowed every student to actively participate and engage with the concepts on a much deeper level than traditional worksheets could ever offer.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are preparing to build on this foundation as we move into our next unit project, where students will apply what they have learned to design independent experiments. Your generosity has provided my students with tools that foster genuine curiosity and a love for discovery. Thank you so much for investing in our classroom and empowering our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778258989439,"projectUrl":"project/stem-projects/10197422/","projectTitle":"STEM Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350239_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764944370579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350239"},{"teacherId":1677733,"projectId":9600048,"letterContent":"The generous donation of paper has completely transformed our classroom by providing my students with essential, hands-on practice opportunities. When the heavy boxes of paper first arrived, the students were buzzing with excitement and genuinely touched to know that people out there wanted to invest in their success. We immediately put these resources to work, using them to print out rigorous practice exams. Having physical, tangible copies allowed students to actively highlight text, annotate margins, and practice vital time-management strategies that just cannot be replicated as effectively on a screen.\r\nThis consistent, repetitive practice yielded incredible, measurable results. Thanks to the mock exams enabled by your gift, we saw a remarkable 10% uptick in student demonstration of grade-level mastery on our assessments. Even more exciting, the hard work of these students and their soaring scores directly contributed to our high school ranking as the single highest-scoring school in our entire large district. This milestone has given my students an immense boost in confidence, proving to them that their dedication—paired with the right resources—can lead to elite academic achievements.\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to keep this momentum going as we head into our final, comprehensive classroom projects. We are currently utilizing the remaining paper to map out personalized growth trackers and print specialized study guides, allowing students to target their individual areas of growth before our cumulative exams. Thank you again for peeking into our classroom and fueling a culture of high achievement; your belief in our students has made an unforgettable, record-breaking impact!","fullyFundedDate":1755376668757,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-facilitate-text-based-learning-w/9600048/","projectTitle":"Help Me Facilitate Text Based Learning With Print Resources.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1677733"},{"teacherId":7756741,"projectId":10190326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on my students during one of the most stressful times of the school year. As we prepare for state testing, students are earning refreshing drinks and organized classroom rewards through their hard work, growth, and positive effort. Many of my students face additional challenges, including learning disabilities and financial hardships, so these small incentives have gone a long way in helping them feel encouraged, supported, and motivated to keep trying their best.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the cups, drink mixes, and reward station, they were genuinely excited. Several students immediately began asking what goals they could meet to earn a drink, and the atmosphere in the classroom became noticeably more positive and focused. One student who often struggles with confidence proudly shared that they had finally completed all of their practice assignments because they wanted to earn a refresher and prove to themselves they could do it. Moments like these have helped create a classroom culture where effort and perseverance are celebrated.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use these resources throughout our state testing preparation activities, including review games, practice sessions, and goal-setting challenges. Students are learning that consistent effort can lead to success, and your support has helped make that lesson tangible and meaningful. Thank you again for investing in my students and helping create a classroom environment where they feel valued, motivated, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1776178793665,"projectUrl":"project/sip-succeed-repeat-boosting-achieveme/10190326/","projectTitle":"Sip, Succeed, Repeat: Boosting Achievement with Refreshing Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7756741_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612982600568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marsha-colbert"},{"teacherId":7756741,"projectId":10156806,"letterContent":"Here's a polished version of your grant impact letter response that sounds professional, appreciative, and student-centered:\r\n\r\nThe laptop charger cords funded through this grant have already made a meaningful impact in my high school classroom. One of the biggest challenges students face is arriving to class with devices that are not charged or forgetting their charger cords at home. Since so much of our daily work, research, assignments, and collaboration depends on technology, students can quickly fall behind when they are unable to access their laptops.\r\n\r\nHaving classroom charger cords readily available has helped eliminate this barrier and allows students to stay engaged and productive throughout the school day. Students are excited and relieved to know they have access to a reliable solution when they need it. Instead of feeling stressed or embarrassed about a dead device, they can immediately plug in and participate in class activities alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nThis resource has been especially helpful for students who may not always have consistent routines or resources at home. The charger cords have increased student preparedness, reduced disruptions during instruction, and helped create a more equitable learning environment where all students can fully participate in technology-based learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping ensure students have the tools they need to be successful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1776462514807,"projectUrl":"project/charged-for-success/10156806/","projectTitle":"Charged for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7756741_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612982600568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marsha-colbert"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_131492","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1611,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":61,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.3,"schoolId":131492,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Aubrey Rogers High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Aubrey Rogers High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/aubrey-rogers-high-school/131492"}