{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pres Theodore Roosevelt High School","outOfStateSupporters":31.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9829527,"projectId":9867770,"letterContent":"I'd like to thank the HIDOE for sponsoring new teachers through DonorsChoose - it's only with the financial support that we are able to teach our students to the best of our abilities. My students have been making extensive use of the whiteboards and dry erase markers for many of their assignments that include modeling, computing and deriving equations in math, and analyzing data. Many of the lab materials, like the force probe, hook weights, and spring toys have been useful in demonstrating concepts through labs as well. \r\n\r\nAt the start of the school year, I made it fairly clear that the room I was assigned in was a biology classroom, and so there might not be very much dedicated lab equipment for physics. We had to improvise and do things with just metersticks, stopwatches, and DIY setups, but we got through mostly fine. My students definitely had a lot of fun playing around with the new tools and collecting actually accurate data for once! \r\n\r\nAs for the next steps, it's definitely going to be continuing to build up my physics classroom materials. A lot of what I have right now gets the job done, but I know that newer, more advanced materials could offer my students a richer and deeper learning environment. I think aiming for a class set of force probes, and maybe investing in a few pressure sensors may be a reasonable goal to set going into next year, as that set of equipment already is at or even exceeds the spending limit.","fullyFundedDate":1762048884571,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-physics-classroom/9867770/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Physics Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829527"},{"teacherId":8978030,"projectId":9774644,"letterContent":"My students and I are very grateful for people like you and for your kindness. Our students at Roosevelt High School are very lucky to have their new books. I was able to see my students having fun while learning. They are very creative and opportunities like this are priceless. \r\n\r\nMy students worked together to get ideas for their projects. Because of the winter break, it took us a little longer to finalized it but it was worth the wait. As a school, we want our students to be able to use academic vocabulary. They had the opportunity to learn new vocabulary and to create their own books. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our heart, thank you very much! I will be attaching picture of their final project. They also had meaningful discussions and share their ideas with each other.","fullyFundedDate":1759416934456,"projectUrl":"project/vamos-a-leer/9774644/","projectTitle":"VAMOS A LEER","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978030"},{"teacherId":9804162,"projectId":9780526,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with immense gratitude and profound excitement to share the incredible impact your generous donations of craft sticks and KNEX construction pieces have had on my students. Your contribution went far beyond simple materials; you provided the foundational tools for hands-on, authentic engineering challenges that sparked creativity, fostered collaboration, and developed crucial problem-solving skills in our classroom.\r\nThe transition from theoretical concepts to practical application is often the most challenging yet rewarding aspect of STEM education. Your support closed that gap, allowing my students to directly engage with the engineering design process in two dynamic, project-based learning experiences: the Bridge Design Challenge and the KNEX Car Design Project.","fullyFundedDate":1759552450699,"projectUrl":"project/project-based-bridge-and-knex-car-design/9780526/","projectTitle":"Project-Based Bridge and KNEX Car Design Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yoshioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804162"},{"teacherId":10255339,"projectId":9715293,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our 10th-grade Health class. When the students first saw the new game-show buzzers, vibrant poster sheets, and professional markers, the energy in the room shifted instantly from quiet observation to total engagement. One of the most impactful moments occurred during a review session on health myths and facts; using the buzzers transformed the lesson into a high-energy competition where every student was eager to participate. Seeing groups huddled over their poster sheets, using the colorful markers to map out complex decision-making scenarios, was a powerful reminder of how these simple tools can turn a standard lesson into a collaborative and memorable experience.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has provided a level of accessibility and motivation that truly transforms our daily environment. The students were thrilled to see the healthy snacks and sport stickers, which we are using as positive reinforcements to celebrate healthy choices and active participation. Furthermore, the new wireless keyboard has given me the freedom to move around the room and interact directly with students while managing our digital health resources.","fullyFundedDate":1759633262302,"projectUrl":"project/the-hands-onaccountability-angle/9715293/","projectTitle":"The \"Hands-On/Accountability\" Angle","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gainey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10255339"},{"teacherId":7857266,"projectId":9636572,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to support our multilingual learners (MLs). Every day, our MLs stayed after school to complete their study tasks and advance their learning through 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, and knew that their children were still in a safe environment and could continue their learning. Our students also encouraged other high-risk students to join the tutoring program to improve their academic progress. Thanks to your donation and our team's efforts, there were moments when every seat was filled with students. Without your support, we would not be as successful as we are.","fullyFundedDate":1759171886987,"projectUrl":"project/energy-boosters-for-afterschool-tutoring/9636572/","projectTitle":"Energy Boosters for Afterschool Tutoring Corner","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":9777886,"letterContent":"I am writing to you to express my sincere gratitude for donating to my project, \"Upgrade Our Student Supply Section.\" Words will never measure up to the depth of my gratitude. When my students and I returned to school from fall break, we noticed that there were a lot of amazon boxes in the front of my room. I began to open it one by one and realized that it was all the supplies we needed for our student section. My students were so excited because they knew that I needed a mobile cart to roll around my room for students to find the supplies they needed in order to be successful in my classroom. \r\n\r\nThe three-tier rolling cart now has everything the student needs and they know not to ask, \"Miss Sato, where is the stapler?\" We not call it the student cart which carries our brand new three hole puncher, stapler, pencils, highlighters, scissors, ruler and Kleenex box. The student rolling cart is a game changer. The students know where to find everything they need before class, during class and when it is time to turn assignments in. I would put our brand new pencil sharpener on the cart but it needs to be connected to a power source so it stays in the front of class by the whiteboard. I haven't been too lucky with keeping a pencil sharpener unbroken so I keep my eye on this brand new one. \r\n\r\nThis project that you have donated to has really kept my students accountable for being ready in my classroom. When they turn in an assignment, they know where to find the stapler. If they don't have a pencil, they know where to find it. If they get a worksheet that doesn't have a three hole punch in it, they know where to find the three hole punch gadget. We still need a little work on how to use it but I'm guessing they never seen a three hole punch gadget before. The students have really been using up the student supply rolling cart to the fullest and even sometimes they clean it for me so that it will last a long time. They too also appreciate your donation to our classroom as well.","fullyFundedDate":1759457957774,"projectUrl":"project/upgrade-our-student-supply-section/9777886/","projectTitle":"Upgrade Our Student Supply Section","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":9770778,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! New bulletin boards have been installed to replace the broken ones. All classes recently finished designing their own Japanese new year's cards, so they are currently being put to good use. There are some really good designs this year! The students and even the room cleaner have been looking through them and pointing out their favorites.\r\nThe whiteboard marker holders are also now in use, holding older dry erase markers vertically, cap side down, to get the last bit of ink.","fullyFundedDate":1759206847557,"projectUrl":"project/new-bulletin-boards/9770778/","projectTitle":"New Bulletin Boards","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":9469325,"projectId":9772869,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the large whiteboard I use to teach my students, the individual-sized whiteboards they can use, and the markers. I teach six Japanese classes with a total of about 145 students. Sixty of them are at the beginner level, carefully learning Japanese hiragana, katakana, kanji, and so on from the very basics. For this, I use worksheets, but giving feedback on what the students write takes time. I have to look closely at each student's paper to do this. However, if I can see what thirty students have written large on the whiteboard from the front of the classroom, I can instantly correct any mistakes. I can quickly spot them and point out common errors to the entire class.\r\n\r\nMy classroom has a whiteboard, but it only has a small space on the right side. However, the whiteboard we received as a donation is movable. Before, students sitting on the left side of the classroom couldn't see what I wrote clearly, but with the movable whiteboard, they can see it well now. I am truly grateful for your warm understanding and donation. Thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1759449425254,"projectUrl":"project/write-words-with-a-marker-and-get-immedi/9772869/","projectTitle":"Write Words With a Marker and Get Immediate Feedback","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kitaguchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469325"},{"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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50870","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1336,"numTeachers":78,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":46,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.1,"schoolId":50870,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pres Theodore Roosevelt High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pres Theodore Roosevelt High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/roosevelt-high-school/50870"}