{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pres Theodore Roosevelt High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9916494,"projectId":9773695,"letterContent":"My marine science students are going to love being able to see what they're learning every time they come into the classroom. This set up will allow me to bring animals in and have students learn in a truly hands-on way. Every phylum we talk about, from sponges to mollusks, they will get to live in the classroom for students to make observations and develop deep, meaningful questions. This isn't just a decoration; it's a living laboratory. The tank will give students a chance to practice essential scientific skills like maintaining an ecosystem and collecting real-time data.\r\n\r\nThe addition of a new printer will also be vital, allowing us to immediately print identification guides, data sheets, and student research posters.\r\nThis means less time waiting and more time actively engaged in scientific discovery. Your donation will transform our classroom into an active research environment that makes marine science tangible and unforgettable.","fullyFundedDate":1759387929389,"projectUrl":"project/marine-organism-exploration/9773695/","projectTitle":"Marine Organism Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916494_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x475,y417&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753815231597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9916494"},{"teacherId":9916494,"projectId":9701549,"letterContent":"My students are bright, curious, and full of potential. They come to class with diverse experiences and perspectives that make our classroom community unique and dynamic. As their science teacher, I strive to create a space where every student feels safe, supported, and excited to learn. Many of my students face challenges outside of school, so I want our classroom to be a place where they can focus on growth, build confidence, and feel valued for who they are.\r\n\r\nThis project will bring tools and materials into our classroom that support both academic and social-emotional learning.\r\nItems like a mobile whiteboard will allow for interactive lessons and group activities, giving students more opportunities to engage actively with the material. The stuffed animals and sensory-friendly tools will provide comfort and help students manage emotions during challenging moments, while organizational supplies will keep our space structured and calm. These resources will also allow me to create science-themed games and collaborative activities that make learning fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nMy goal is to create a learning environment where students not only master science concepts but also grow in resilience, empathy, and teamwork. By supporting this project, you're helping to build a classroom where students feel seen and heard—where they can explore, take risks, and develop both their academic skills and their social-emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1758583855337,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-science-classroom/9701549/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916494_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x475,y417&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753815231597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9916494"},{"teacherId":9916494,"projectId":9512134,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. Your generosity made an immediate impact—my students put the new art supplies to work the very day they arrived. Their first reaction was equal parts excitement and disbelief: \"Wait... these are for us?\" Within minutes, colored pencils, watercolor pens, and sketching tools were spread across lab tables as students illustrated marine organisms with a level of detail and confidence I hadn't seen before. I'll be sharing photos of their work so you can see the creativity you helped unlock.\r\n\r\nAlthough the timing of our semester prevented us from collecting live marine organisms this quarter, the aquarium equipment and testing materials are already set aside for our upcoming unit. Students know that they'll be building our classroom aquarium in the next term, and the anticipation has been a powerful motivator—several have already begun designing observation journals and planning what responsibilities they want to take on.\r\n\r\nThese resources are shaping the next steps in our curriculum in meaningful ways. Students are beginning a project that blends science and art, using the materials you funded to model adaptations, visualize ecosystems, and communicate complex ideas in accessible ways. Next quarter, they'll transition from illustrating marine life to caring for it, using the aquarium setup you helped provide.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just add supplies to a classroom—it expanded what my students believe they're capable of. Thank you for investing in their curiosity, creativity, and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1757546913693,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-of-the-25-26-school-year/9512134/","projectTitle":"Beginning of the 25-26 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916494_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x475,y417&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753815231597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9916494"},{"teacherId":4233053,"projectId":9163981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Cricut project! Because of your kindness, my students were able to bring their artwork to life by turning their drawings into real stickers. The excitement on their faces as they saw their creations transformed was priceless.\r\n\r\nThis tool has opened up new possibilities for creativity in our classroom—students are now exploring design, color, and storytelling in a whole new way. Your donation didn't just fund a machine; it helped spark confidence, pride, and joy in young artists.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your belief in our classroom and for helping us make learning more hands-on, meaningful, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1742057709281,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-for-computer-arts/9163981/","projectTitle":"Cricut for Computer Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tellio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4233053"},{"teacherId":9804162,"projectId":9161199,"letterContent":"The students are fully utilizing the new resources for their bridge-building project, primarily using popsicle sticks as the main construction material. The availability of glue sticks and a glue gun has been instrumental in keeping the project on track and allowing students to complete their work efficiently.\r\n\r\nA variety of unique bridge designs are emerging across the classroom, showcasing the students' creativity and understanding of structural principles. Critically, the students are able to focus entirely on the design and construction process without the distraction of worrying about insufficient materials, a factor they deeply appreciate. Your generous contributions have been essential to the success and enjoyment of this hands-on learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1742049622154,"projectUrl":"project/project-based-materials/9161199/","projectTitle":"Project-Based Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yoshioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804162"},{"teacherId":8476452,"projectId":9163177,"letterContent":"Your donated mini-fridge was a huge hit with my Spanish 4 students! It was the centerpiece of a fantastic cooking project we did to learn Spanish commands. Students worked in groups to research and prepare Latin American dishes, like tacos, fajitas, flan, and guacamole. They loved using the mini-fridge to store their ingredients, which made their presentations feel authentic and professional.\r\n\r\nThis project went far beyond the grammatical aspect of it. It sparked amazing conversations about Latino culture and the central role that food plays in celebrations and community. The mini-fridge helped us create a fun, interactive, and delicious learning experience that allowed my students to connect with the culture on a deeper level. Thank you for making it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1742015446078,"projectUrl":"project/a-taste-of-culture-a-boost-for-the-soul/9163177/","projectTitle":"A Taste of Culture, A Boost for the Soul","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Profe. Eche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8476452"},{"teacherId":9591993,"projectId":9143477,"letterContent":"Having geometry manipulatives in the classroom has made a huge difference in the students' participation. \r\n\r\nMagnetic graphing boards allows each student to work on a task at their desk or or the whiteboard. The whiteboard circle protractor let's me walk around the room and create new circles with new problems on their individual white boards in a timely manner so I can make 3-4 rounds per class period. Without additional whiteboard markers none of this could be possible. \r\n\r\nIn algebra the calculators are used for quizzes and sometimes homework. I encourage the students to try without calculators firat, then only use it on the problems you need help with, and they are following instruction and doing much better.\r\n\r\nThank you donors for making my tasks as a teacher simplified, fluid, and less time consuming.","fullyFundedDate":1741320928145,"projectUrl":"project/sped-math-classroom-needs-calculators-an/9143477/","projectTitle":"SPED Math Classroom Needs Calculators and Geometry Manipulatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simonen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9591993_orig.jpg?crop=2213,2213,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733440025434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-simonen"},{"teacherId":9591993,"projectId":9036595,"letterContent":"Research shows a surge in classroom learning and a reduction in misbehavior when classrooms have seating options other than desks and chairs. My atudents love the yoga balls as seating and the sofa as a reward zone. For those who love to fidget, the ball allows them a bounce and movement they desire without interrupting class time. \r\n\r\nOur new lighting options reduce my students' time under florescent lighting and take glare off their screens.\r\n\r\nThe cardstock boards, markers, crayons, and gluesticka promote collaborative work on projects that took geometry from black and white on paper, to 3D models students measured and built themselves in small groups. On my year end survey, they all said the 3D village they built was the best thing they did all year.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1737410988504,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-creative-and-collaborative/9036595/","projectTitle":"Comfortable, Creative, and Collaborative Classroom for SPED Math Grades 9-10","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simonen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9591993_orig.jpg?crop=2213,2213,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733440025434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-simonen"},{"teacherId":7857266,"projectId":9163058,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to support our multilingual learners (MLs). Every day, our MLs stayed after school to do their best to complete their study tasks and advance themselves with the after-school tutorial sessions. Their parents also greatly appreciated the support you provided, so they would not need to worry if their children lost focus in the tutorial sessions. Our students also encouraged other high-risk students to join the tutoring program to improve their academic progress. With the effort of your donation and our team, there were moments when every seat was filled with students. Without your support, we would not be as successful as we are.","fullyFundedDate":1742045216981,"projectUrl":"project/energy-boosters-for-afterschool-tutorial/9163058/","projectTitle":"Energy Boosters for Afterschool Tutorial","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7857266_orig.jpg?crop=1565,1565,x539,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627553929572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7857266"},{"teacherId":7900540,"projectId":9160561,"letterContent":"I would like to first start off by sending you a big MAHALO for taking the time to read what my project is about and also choosing to sponsor my project. Math is a hard subject to teach because students feel why are there letters mixed in with numbers? It is a very good question and one that I love to answer. The letters stand for unknowns and using math to find out what the exact value can be very rewarding. \r\n\r\nIn my classroom, we use a teaching strategy called Building-Thinking-Classrooms, where we use whiteboards around my room to practice our math concepts. The students absolutely love it when we work at the whiteboards. To me, I believe that the students understand that the more they participate on the whiteboard the more they are learning. The students also understand that they are now in charge of their learning. \r\n\r\nWe have used the whiteboards so much that the students started to notice that they are not as clean as they were like the beginning of the year. When they found out that we were getting new whiteboards they were so excited because they knew they worked hard all school year. I received the packages at different times so I waited to show them it all at once. When they saw the new whiteboards that were donated to our class they cheered with excitement. They said they couldn't wait to use these new whiteboards but I had to tell them that this would be for the new students coming in for the next school year (2025-2026). Even though they were a little disappointed, they knew that it would be for the better. \r\n\r\nHowever, I did let the students use some of the knew pens that were donated to my classroom and they completely fell in love with these new pens. I had to hide them after a while so that I could save it for next year students. I can't wait to set up my new classroom with our new whiteboards.","fullyFundedDate":1741995534422,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classrooms-using-whit/9160561/","projectTitle":"Building-Thinking-Classrooms: Using Whiteboards to Engage My Students in Fun Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7900540_orig.jpg?crop=1437,1437,x243,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741801972539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7900540"},{"teacherId":7928066,"projectId":9162322,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. With your support, we've been able to replace all the tennis balls which were falling off the student desk chair feet. I no longer have rogue tennis balls rolling around the classroom, which means I don't need to waste class time or my own prep time trying to figure out which seat is missing a tennis ball. More importantly, the students have seamlessly gotten into groups for games and back to individual work for assessments on multiple occasions already.\r\nThank you again for these much needed supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1742005619120,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-arrangements/9162322/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Arrangements","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7928066_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x688,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707963619733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leung-sensei"},{"teacherId":9812798,"projectId":8897247,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at Roosevelt, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of basketballs. These basketballs are already having a profound impact on our classroom, fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition. During physical education classes, students are enthusiastically engaged in various basketball activities, developing their coordination, agility, and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, the basketballs have become a valuable tool for incorporating math and science concepts into our lessons, making learning more interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe students were overjoyed to receive the new basketballs. Their excitement was palpable as they eagerly unboxed the balls and immediately began playing. The laughter and cheers filled the gymnasium, creating a joyful and energetic atmosphere. The students' newfound enthusiasm for physical activity has been truly inspiring, and we are confident that these basketballs will continue to benefit them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity. 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