{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hialeah Gardens High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9234963,"projectId":10093329,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students now have the opportunity to turn simple acts of kindness into meaningful moments of connection throughout our school and community. Your support of our \"Popcorn Pop-ups\" project is doing far more than providing snacks, it is empowering students to become leaders, hosts, and active contributors to a positive school culture.\r\n\r\nIn a large high school setting, many students can feel overlooked or disconnected. Thanks to your donation, our students are creating welcoming spaces where conversations begin, friendships grow, and people feel seen and valued. The popcorn popper, kernels, and serving supplies will allow them to organize events that bring people together both on campus and within the local community.\r\n\r\nThis project is teaching our students important life skills such as teamwork, responsibility, organization, and service leadership. Most importantly, it is helping them understand the impact that even the smallest gestures of hospitality and kindness can have on others.","fullyFundedDate":1773850118420,"projectUrl":"project/leading-with-kindness-a-student-communi/10093329/","projectTitle":"Leading with Kindness: A Student Community Service Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. De Armas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9234963_orig.jpg?crop=511,511,x576,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726002324492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9234963"},{"teacherId":8720434,"projectId":7155334,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support, we were able to add several new percussion instruments that students are now using every day in rehearsal. These instruments have made it possible for more students to participate actively in the percussion section and for existing players to explore a wider range of sounds and techniques within our band program. \r\nWhen the instruments first arrived, the students were immediately eager to try them out. There was a lot of excitement as they got to explore new equipment and discover different roles within the percussion section. Students who previously had limited access to certain instruments were especially thrilled to finally have hands-on experience. It created a strong sense of ownership and motivation within the section.\r\nMoving forward, students will use these instruments as we prepare for upcoming concerts and performances, focusing on improving ensemble balance, rhythm accuracy, and musical expression. We will also continue developing percussion techniques in both full band and sectional rehearsals. Your generosity has helped us \"grow the percussion section\" in a very real way, giving students more opportunities to learn, perform, and succeed as musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1677610754287,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-percussion-section/7155334/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Percussion Section","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8720434_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778597272206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8720434"},{"teacherId":4484994,"projectId":9859579,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous contributions, which have transformed our classroom into a dedicated \"Success Center.\" While many of you use technology at home for communication or entertainment, in our school, it serves as a vital bridge to the future. The high-quality Beats and other headphones you provided have become essential productivity tools rather than just accessories. They allow our students to block out the noise of a busy classroom, creating a \"mobile office\" environment where they can focus intensely on high-stakes tasks like completing college applications, researching scholarships, and filling out job applications. This level of concentration is often the difference between a submitted application and a missed opportunity.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect of this new equipment for the students is the independence it fosters. They have particularly gravitated toward the new charging stations, which allow them to manage their own devices without having to rely on a teacher or wait for a turn at a single outlet. This autonomy has been especially impactful for our more reserved students or those who thrive in self-directed environments. We have seen these students \"warm up\" to the classroom more than ever before; they now enter the room, grab their headphones, find a charging port, and immediately \"plug in\" to their professional goals with a sense of ownership and purpose that wasn't there previously.\r\n\r\nBeyond the technology, the snacks you provided such as the fruit snacks and fruit roll-ups have had a profound impact on our daily morale. It is a simple reality that many of our students arrive at school hungry because they forgot or were unable to eat breakfast. Trying to navigate complex financial aid forms on an empty stomach is an uphill battle. These snacks do more than just provide a quick energy boost; they make the students feel cared for and happy, ensuring they are physically ready to learn. By providing both the \"fuel\" and the tools, you have created a space where our students feel supported, focused, and ready to take the next big step in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1764731947526,"projectUrl":"project/the-senior-success-station/9859579/","projectTitle":"The Senior Success Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4484994_orig.jpg?crop=919,919,x161,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569894212088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/begreat"},{"teacherId":10030922,"projectId":9620385,"letterContent":"When my students saw me unpacking yoga mats and blocks they were confused. I teach social studies, not PE. I explained that we would be using them to practice mindful movement and different calming techniques through yoga and breathing exercises. They were hesitant at first but ended up loving the experience and learning how to manage their stress. I am now hosting \"Wellness Wednesdays\" where I invite students and faculty to practice yoga afterschool. It has become a wonderful community where practice mindfulness and we support each other. \r\n\r\nThe next step is to teach students to lead some of the breathing techniques and strategies so they can share what they learn with their communities. Everyone can benefit from social-emotional learning.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support for this project","fullyFundedDate":1757003024658,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-movement-yoga-mats-for-a-calmer/9620385/","projectTitle":"Mindful Movement: Yoga Mats for a Calmer, Stronger Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toranzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10030922_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747090365217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/toranzo"},{"teacherId":10030922,"projectId":9340998,"letterContent":"My heart is overflowing with gratitude for your support of this project. I was able to participate in a workshop led by Breathe for Change over the course of several weeks this summer where I gained skills in how to facilitate workshops focusing on social-emotional learning. These workshops can be geared towards children and/or adults and are intended to be conducted in school communities. I was also able to get certified as a yoga instructor which will allow me to share the joy of practicing yoga to help others learn skills to be calm and manage stress.\r\n\r\nThe highlight of this experience for me was getting to connect with so many educators around the country who are like-minded in believing in the power of yoga and breathing techniques to change the way people manage stress and mental wellness. There were over 200 participants in this cohort! I also received some helpful materials to use to plan workshops and access to a great library of information to keep growing my practice.","fullyFundedDate":1747507123555,"projectUrl":"project/just-breathe-creating-space-for-peace/9340998/","projectTitle":"Just Breathe: Creating Space for Peace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toranzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10030922_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747090365217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/toranzo"},{"teacherId":9234963,"projectId":9396976,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, \"Hungry Gladiators.\" Thanks to your kindness, our classroom is now stocked with a variety of healthy and energizing snacks that have made a remarkable difference in my students' daily lives.\r\nI teach in a Title I school, and many of my students come to school facing disadvantages that can sometimes interfere with their learning. Too often, students would arrive hungry or experience dips in energy throughout the day, making it difficult to focus on their academic tasks. It was heartbreaking to see their potential limited by such a basic need.\r\nYour donations have transformed our classroom into a place where hunger is no longer a barrier to learning.\r\nThank you very much,","fullyFundedDate":1753362456063,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-gladiators/9396976/","projectTitle":"Hungry Gladiators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. De Armas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9234963_orig.jpg?crop=511,511,x576,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726002324492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9234963"},{"teacherId":8574387,"projectId":9058590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to brand-new sewing machines that are already transforming their fashion design projects.\r\n\r\nWhen the machines arrived, the students were beyond excited, many said it felt like working in a real fashion studio. Their first project will be creating tote bags, where they will learn professional stitching and seam finishing. \r\n\r\nNext, my students will begin designing and sewing their first wearable garments. Thanks to your support, they can now explore the full fashion design process, from sketch to finished piece. You've given them the tools to dream bigger, create boldly, and see themselves as true designers.","fullyFundedDate":1747108368151,"projectUrl":"project/new-fashion-design-program/9058590/","projectTitle":"New Fashion Design Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8574387_orig.jpg?crop=1984,1984,x247,y602&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724689432423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8574387"},{"teacherId":6638811,"projectId":9040838,"letterContent":"The mobile interactive conferencing system has transformed my classroom into a more effective blended learning environment. Instead of being stuck at a desk, I am now moving fluidly among my students, helping them manage the transition between their digital devices and traditional materials. Working right alongside them makes it much easier to keep everyone on task and focused on critical thinking. Because I am constantly present in their workspace, students are much more likely to request assistance, and I can provide immediate support the moment it is needed.\r\n\r\nUsing the rolling table and battery supply allows me to stay mobile for the entire class period without being tethered to a wall outlet or worrying about tripping hazards. I use the portable monitors to display visual information during small group instruction and to seamlessly transition between programs while troubleshooting student devices. This setup allows me to facilitate one-on-one discussions anywhere in the room with all the tools I need right at my fingertips. 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