{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9469814,"projectId":9775701,"letterContent":"Our Introduction to College Math students have greatly benefited from the four Ti 81 calculators and the reams of papers provided by you donors! By moving beyond manually plotting points, many students can instantly see the relationship between algebraic equations and their geometric shapes. Having seen the results almost immediately helps students choose their data ranges strategically.\r\n Having these tools readily available ensures that no student is left behind because they lack the necessary equipment to participate in advanced graphing lessons, a foundational skill for many of our STEM students.\r\n About the many reams of papers we received from you, you have removed a daily barrier for our students. Our school is located in an economically challenged district and not all students come to school with enough supplies. Your donations have made lasting positive impacts on our students' academic journeys!","fullyFundedDate":1759434899914,"projectUrl":"project/financial-planning-project/9775701/","projectTitle":"Financial Planning Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Van","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469814"},{"teacherId":7302681,"projectId":10104336,"letterContent":"This project has given the students some basic supplies they often lack in order to succeed in the classroom. When my students saw the materials, they were grateful to receive the supplies. A lot were intrigued with the journal, sensory stickers and the hugimal turtle as they rarely consider how to help their emotional regulation. \r\n\r\nI hope that this project is just the start in creating a safe space for my students and providing them with the resources they need to succeed in and out of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771524573686,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-counseling-a-welcoming-spac/10104336/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Counseling: A Welcoming Space for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7302681"},{"teacherId":6412893,"projectId":10104352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the podcasting materials. Students describe the microphones and equipment as professional and is allowing them to come up with new ideas to add to their podcasts. Students have already created podcasts on various historical topics and submitted them to Spotify Creators. \r\n\r\nThe microphones and headphones allow students to hear clearly what others are saying and it allows students to record intro and outro music. I had to personally buy a memory card, but it was easy to use on the interface. One of my students, who has difficulty hearing, was especially excited when he was able to hear other students so clearly through the headphones.","fullyFundedDate":1771469733910,"projectUrl":"project/podcasting-for-deeper-learning/10104352/","projectTitle":"Podcasting for Deeper Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6412893_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556835361121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6412893"},{"teacherId":9740340,"projectId":10105136,"letterContent":"None of our success would be possible without generous donors like you. Thank you again for your support, commitment and kindness. We know that you have a lot of choices to donate with, and we are so grateful that you chose to donate with this project to support our student's needs in the classroom.\r\nStudents who are more on visual needs manipulatives in Math lessons for them to be able to learn and understand the lesson when they see it's illustrations.\r\nThe students were very happy and excited to experience on their own to share or present their work through the wireless projector and made the students more engaged in class. these excitement and eagerness to do something in class helps them improve their performance and grades.","fullyFundedDate":1771611213071,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-and-caring/10105136/","projectTitle":"Sharing and Caring","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740340"},{"teacherId":9722989,"projectId":10111097,"letterContent":"Your contribution has made a real difference for our students. We've invested in art supplies and a drying rack that allow students to create, collaborate, and work through their feelings in concrete ways. We also added a cozy fuzzy chair to our reading and early finisher area—a space where students can decompress and focus without pressure. These resources give our students practical outlets for stress and creativity that they wouldn't otherwise have access to.\r\n\r\nWe also have a collection of board games and books about anxiety in teens. The games teach cooperation and problem-solving in a low-pressure setting, while the books help normalize emotions and give students real strategies they can use. In a Title I school, these kinds of resources make a measurable difference—students have more tools to manage their emotions and build positive relationships with their peers.\r\nYour support has created a space where students feel safe to be themselves and develop resilience. We're grateful for your investment in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771784116494,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-sel-supplies/10111097/","projectTitle":"Art and SEL Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722989"},{"teacherId":10295959,"projectId":9781364,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity of providing our students a sense of belonging. For students at a larger high school of almost 2,000, you might feel lost in the crowd. Having these shirts will build them into the academy community and feel pride. \r\n\r\nThey can wear these weekly when the school encourages students to wear their academy shirt. They can also wear them at community events when they volunteer. This shows who they are representing. They can also wear these at the school's extracurricular events to also represent the academy.\r\n\r\nThe academy structure is schoolwide and many schools in the state are leaning towards this model. It helps students feel pride and spirit.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again.\r\nSandy Ramiscal\r\nteacher","fullyFundedDate":1767118363797,"projectUrl":"project/building-academy-culture/9781364/","projectTitle":"Building Academy Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramiscal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10295959_orig.jpg?crop=1698,1698,x455,y463&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759272666423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295959"},{"teacherId":10297475,"projectId":9928277,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support of our school's breakfast program. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every single day.\r\n\r\nThis past month has tested our community in unexpected ways. Over the last two weekends, we experienced a major disaster that left many of our families without power for an extended period. Countless households had to discard everything in their refrigerators and freezers—a heartbreaking loss, especially for families already stretching to make ends meet. In moments like these, your support became even more vital.\r\n\r\nYour protein bars have been a lifeline. Every morning, we watch students light up as they grab a nutritious snack—not out of necessity, but as part of our daily routine. By normalizing breakfast this way, no one feels singled out or ashamed. It's simply how we start our day together.\r\n\r\nThese protein-rich options do so much more than fill hungry bellies. They keep students focused during lessons, help them participate with confidence, and give them the energy to explore new ideas. When children aren't worried about their next meal, they thrive.\r\n\r\nWhat moves us most is how you've made this feel like care, not charity. The bright packaging, our wonderful volunteers, and the welcoming grab-and-go setup turn breakfast into something fun and special. Every morning, students know they're supported, valued, and ready to learn—and that's because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you for standing with our students and our community, especially during our most challenging moments. Your generosity changes lives.","fullyFundedDate":1766067692294,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-protein-bars-for-hungry/9928277/","projectTitle":"Fueling Futures: Protein Bars for Hungry Students, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297475"},{"teacherId":8979897,"projectId":10109042,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new snacks and foods as part of our daily classroom routine to help everyone stay focused and energized throughout the day. For example, during our independent reading and writing time, students are able to enjoy a healthy snack while they work. One special moment was when we were working on a group storytelling activity. Students were sharing ideas, writing together, and enjoying their snacks at the same time. It created a calm, happy atmosphere where students felt comfortable participating and staying engaged in the lesson.\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks and food items, they were extremely excited and grateful. Many of them smiled, clapped, and immediately said thank you. Some students shared that having a snack during the day helps them concentrate better and feel more ready to learn. It was wonderful to see how something simple like a snack could boost their mood and motivation in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the snacks to support focused learning during our reading, writing, and small group activities. Our next step is working on a collaborative classroom project where students will read short stories and create their own mini books. The snacks will help ensure students have the energy they need to stay focused while planning, writing, and illustrating their stories. We're excited to continue building a positive learning environment where students feel happy, supported, and ready to do their best work.","fullyFundedDate":1771710185438,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-healthy-minds/10109042/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks Healthy Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loayza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8979897"},{"teacherId":10297475,"projectId":9888180,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our organization. Your support reflects a genuine commitment to the well-being of our students and families, and it strengthens our ability to deliver essential wellness resources and services. Your contribution directly enables us to expand access to critical health and wellness programs that drive student success and strengthen our entire community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of wellness to transform lives and for standing beside us in this important work. I look forward to partnering with you and sharing how your donation continues to make a meaningful difference. Your support motivates us to keep pushing forward.","fullyFundedDate":1763093798678,"projectUrl":"project/help-feed-our-students-facing-immediate/9888180/","projectTitle":"Help Feed Our Students Facing Immediate and Severe Hunger Crisis","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297475"},{"teacherId":1104330,"projectId":9888935,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous donation to our \"Morning Fuel\" snack program. Your contribution directly supports students from low-income families who arrive at school hungry and struggling to focus on learning. Because of your kindness, we can now provide nutritious morning snacks that give these children the fuel they need to concentrate and participate in class.\r\n\r\nYour support addresses a critical need in our community. Many of our students face real food scarcity at home due to unstable employment and tight family budgets. With your help, we're creating a more equitable classroom environment where every child can engage and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their dignity and academic success. Your generosity sends a powerful message that our community stands together to support every child's learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763498722227,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-support-for-students-in-foods/9888935/","projectTitle":"Breakfast Support for Students in Food‑Scarce Homes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1104330_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501884419207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-murray"},{"teacherId":10297728,"projectId":9927216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials to improve my students' experiences in exploring geometry and calculus. They were excited to use quality equipment that allowed for improved accuracy and graphics.\r\n\r\nNo longer did the students have to struggle drawing misshapen circles with string. The new smooth surfaces coupled with the presentation compasses allowed the students to focus on the constructions rather than the string. \r\n\r\nThey were grateful for not using the cheap erasers encased in old socks because the heat of the room melted the glue holding the erasers together. The magnetic holders kept the materials organized for easy use and clean up.\r\n\r\nThe students were relieved they no longer had to struggle with using pens that were drying out. And the variety of colors made geometric and calculus concepts easier to visualize and understand.\r\n\r\nWe have been struggling for a long time with make-shift materials. Using tools built for our specific needs improved clarity and student learning. For that we are truly grateful for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1764598053271,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classrooms/9927216/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Otaguro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297728"},{"teacherId":8366623,"projectId":9775114,"letterContent":"When I first introduced cooking, fractions, play money, and fraction boards into my classroom, many students struggled with providing change and understanding fractions. Some were even disappointed to encounter math in a culinary course. However, I realized I could make math more engaging by connecting it to a real purpose—a small snack shop. Students began seeing fractions on worksheets, on magnetic fraction wheels, and through hands-on food measurement using dry and liquid measuring cups as they measured flour, sugar, and water. We played collaborative games where students placed magnetic money on boards to calculate change—for example, $5.00 - $3.25 = $1.75. In another game, students found equivalent measurements using the magnetic fraction wheel. The ultimate goal was creating a little snack shop where students could apply customer service skills and math skills in a realistic scenario. Within this unit, students who had previously resisted math became more focused and engaged. They enjoyed the games and saw the relevance of applying math to real-world situations. They wanted to try hard and improve their math skills because it mattered now. They wanted to manage money because they were actually managing money. The magnetic boards kept materials organized while providing visible progress, and peer-to-peer transactions created authentic accountability that transformed how students engaged with mathematical thinking. Students who had internalized shame about their math abilities suddenly found themselves in positions of \"being able to do\".\r\n\r\nWhat strikes me most is how dramatically student motivation changed when math connected to something they genuinely cared about. For disadvantaged learners, traditional grades and abstract achievement had never motivated them, but the possibility of purchasing snacks or working as a successful cashier engaged them. This experience forced me to reconsider my assumptions about my students. Many were not unmotivated, they were unmotivated by the way math was being delivered. When math became purposeful and connected to their daily lives, motivation emerged naturally. As we prepare to launch our classroom restaurant project, I am convinced that transformative education happens when we connect abstract concepts to concrete experiences and position all students as capable contributors. 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