{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pres Theodore Roosevelt High School","outOfStateSupporters":31.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7928066,"projectId":10103397,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. The students are putting the paper to good use practicing their Japanese by doing color coded pairwork, and the blu ray dvd player allows me to purchase more recent Japanese DVDs for authentic language input.\r\nDue to recent tariffs, these purchases would not have been within our per pupil based department budget without your support.\r\nTruly this program puts resources in the hands of educators to support students as needed for their specific courses.\r\nThank you again for this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1771697635005,"projectUrl":"project/dvd-player-and-paper/10103397/","projectTitle":"DVD Player and Paper","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":10343281,"projectId":10107908,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am so excited to share how much your generosity has impacted our classroom. Thanks to your support, my students now have their own sketchbooks, and they have quickly become an essential part of our daily creative practice.\r\n\r\nWe use the sketchbooks as a space for exploration, reflection, and growth. One memorable moment was during a recent project where students were asked to create observational drawings of everyday objects. At first, many were hesitant, worried about making mistakes. But because the sketchbooks feel personal and low-pressure, they began to take risks—experimenting with shading, perspective, and even adding their own creative twists. Watching their confidence grow page by page has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first received their sketchbooks, their reactions were priceless. There was a buzz of excitement throughout the room—students flipped through the blank pages, already imagining what they would create. Several students immediately began sketching without any prompt, eager to make the book their own. It was clear right away that these sketchbooks were more than just supplies—they were opportunities.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum. Our next step is a mixed-media project where students will combine drawing, collage, and written reflection within their sketchbooks. This will allow them to not only develop their artistic skills but also express their ideas and personal stories in deeper ways. Over time, these sketchbooks will become a visual record of their growth and creativity throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in how my students engage with art. Thank you for giving them the tools and the confidence to explore, create, and express themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1771660787349,"projectUrl":"project/mind-to-paper-sketchbooks-for-practice/10107908/","projectTitle":"Mind to Paper: Sketchbooks for Practice and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mazzola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10343281"},{"teacherId":8476452,"projectId":10109345,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your donation of the cooking utensils for our Spanish classroom.\r\n\r\nWhile we are officially launching the project next quarter, the excitement in the classroom is already palpable! Many students have already begun researching and choosing traditional dishes from different Latin American countries that they want to prepare. They are especially looking forward to making mangonada from Mexico and arroz con leche from Peru.\r\n\r\nThis experience is providing my students with a unique opportunity to work together and learn Spanish in a way that is fun, practical, and meaningful. It goes far beyond simply memorizing vocabulary or grammar rules; they will be using the language in real-time to collaborate and bring culture to life. Thank you for making our \"Culinary Corner\" a reality and for providing my students with such an inspiring, hands-on way to connect with the Spanish-speaking world!","fullyFundedDate":1771720693402,"projectUrl":"project/flavor-and-knowledge-our-spanish-class/10109345/","projectTitle":"Flavor and Knowledge: Our Spanish Class Culinary Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Profe. Eche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8476452"},{"teacherId":10439802,"projectId":10113973,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation of our Luxor Locker. It's been a privilege to have and utilize. The students put their phones into it daily, and while they were initially hesitant to part with their devices, the transformation in our classroom energy was almost immediate. By providing a secure, physical space for their phones, we have removed the \"digital itch\" that often distracts them from their work.\r\n\r\nWhen the locker first arrived, I explained to the students that this wasn't about \"punishment,\" but about Securing Focus for Our Brave Souls. Seeing their handwritten letters, it is clear they understand the value of this resource. One student perfectly captured our goal by writing that while it can be difficult to be away from a phone, the locker is helping them \"focus better on schoolwork and pay more attention in class.\"\r\n\r\nAs we head into the final seven weeks of the school year—a critical time for my seniors—the Luxor Locker has become our anchor. It allows us to dive deep into our \"Fishbowl Discussions\" and \"Claim-Evidence-Reasoning\" assessments with 100% of our attention. This wasn't just a gift of hardware; it was a gift of time and presence. Thank you for believing in our students' potential and helping us create a better learning environment for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1771912189262,"projectUrl":"project/securing-focus-for-our-brave-souls/10113973/","projectTitle":"Securing Focus for Our Brave Souls","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waiau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10439802_orig.png?crop=439,439,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771632134267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10439802"},{"teacherId":10343281,"projectId":9883119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Art Games for Creative Mastery\" to life!\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement. One student shouted, \"Is this for us?!\" as they gathered around to see the new game boards and creative prompts. Their reaction was priceless—there is a unique spark that happens when students realize people they've never met believe in their creative potential.\r\n\r\nWe have already integrated these games into our weekly routine. In a recent class, instead of a traditional lecture on composition, students used the new interactive cards to \"race\" each other in building balanced designs. I watched a group of students who usually struggle with confidence start debating which design choice was more impactful, laughing while they actively problem-solved. It has transformed our classroom into a high-energy \"artist's lab\" where making a mistake is just part of the game.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my students is to take the strategies they've practiced through these games and apply them to their first major independent project of the semester. They are now much more equipped to make bold, intentional decisions about their work. Thank you for giving them the tools to see that learning is a joyful, limitless adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1767254044050,"projectUrl":"project/art-games-for-creative-mastery/9883119/","projectTitle":"Art Games for Creative Mastery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mazzola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10343281"},{"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"}],"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"}