{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dyett Arts High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9665246,"projectId":9602038,"letterContent":"My students put all of the equipment to great use this year and will continue to for years to come. The girls had such an incredible season and made it all the way to sectional championships. This all thanks to your generous donations. \r\n\r\nThis equipment allowed the girls to feel like a real team. They didn't start the season feeling at a deficit like previous seasons. With the help of the knee pads and training equipment the girls finished the season with 8 wins and 3 losses. With a 7 game win streak. We can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1756949454290,"projectUrl":"project/dyett-lady-eagles-volleyball/9602038/","projectTitle":"Dyett Lady Eagles Volleyball","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delgado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9665246"},{"teacherId":10174111,"projectId":9682207,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our Light Lab: Hands-On Optics to Spark Curiosity project here at Dyett High School for the Art. The impact of your contribution has been profound, especially for my 10th and 11th-grade students, who are already becoming more engaged and excited about learning. When the new optics kits arrived, you could see their eyes light up. Many of them had never worked with these kinds of hands-on materials before, and they couldn't wait to explore the experiments and concepts we would tackle. One of the most memorable moments came when students began experimenting with light refraction. Watching them use prisms to bend light and observing their awe when they saw how it worked in real life was truly inspiring. For the first time, they were not just reading about science—they were actively *doing* science, and it made all the difference.\r\n\r\nThe students' reactions have been incredible. They arrive to class eager and excited, ready to dive into the day's lesson, and it's clear how much the new resources have fueled their curiosity. One student mentioned how much they now look forward to learning physics because they can see how the concepts apply to the real world. They're not just memorizing formulas—they're experimenting, testing their hypotheses, and learning through trial and error. For example, during our unit on optics, students are already planning projects to build their own light-based art installations and experiment with light manipulation, integrating their creativity with the science concepts we're studying. This blending of art and science has made the lessons feel more personal and relevant, and it's been amazing to see how they've begun to connect their own interests to what we're learning in class.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, I'm excited to see what they'll do next. They're looking forward to applying the concepts of light and energy to build working models, like spectrometers and solar-powered devices. I can already see how these hands-on projects are boosting their confidence, critical thinking skills, and teamwork. They've become more proactive in problem-solving and more willing to take risks and make mistakes in the process—skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly made a difference, not just in the lessons we're able to teach, but in the way my students approach learning. Thank you for helping ignite their curiosity and passion for science. Your support has opened new doors for them, and I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to watch them grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757879217369,"projectUrl":"project/light-lab-hands-on-optics-to-spark-curi/9682207/","projectTitle":"Light Lab: Hands-On Optics to Spark Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. JULIAN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174111_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757298855589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174111"},{"teacherId":5834084,"projectId":9770606,"letterContent":"My students and I are filled with gratitude and appreciation! My students and I would like to thank everyone who donated for your generosity and support. Obtaining financial support to provide valuable, much-needed mental health materials for students can be a stressful process. However, thanks to your support, my students now have access to social-emotional learning resources. These materials helped encourage my students to do their best and provided them with valuable knowledge that will serve them for a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1761077900237,"projectUrl":"project/self-care-101/9770606/","projectTitle":"Self-Care 101!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Flanagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5834084_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536254772483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5834084"},{"teacherId":5834084,"projectId":9796300,"letterContent":"My students and I are filled with gratitude and appreciation! My students and I would like to thank everyone who donated for your generosity and support. Obtaining financial support to provide valuable, much-needed gardening materials for students can be a stressful process. However, thanks to your support, my students now have access to much-needed gardening resources. 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These materials helped encourage my students to do their best and provided them with valuable knowledge that will serve them for a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1757941823953,"projectUrl":"project/dollars-and-sense-building-financial-we/9687916/","projectTitle":"Dollars and Sense: Building Financial Wealth!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Flanagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5834084_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536254772483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5834084"},{"teacherId":5834084,"projectId":9438397,"letterContent":"My students and I are filled with gratitude and appreciation! My students and I would like to thank everyone who donated for your generosity and support. Obtaining financial support to provide valuable, much-needed learning materials for students can be a stressful process. However, thanks to your support, my students now have access to much-needed academic resources. These materials helped encourage my students to do their best and provided them with valuable knowledge that will serve them for a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1757941830625,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-for-excellence/9438397/","projectTitle":"Equipped for Excellence!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Flanagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5834084_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536254772483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5834084"},{"teacherId":9928331,"projectId":9404656,"letterContent":"Including materials in our lessons on math involving arts and crafts has actually provided a boost in student involvement and comprehension. The colored pencils, markers, and other craft materials we were able to purchase are now the center of student activity in which they solve mathematical tasks and illustratively depict their work, either through drawing number lines or pie charts or collages of geometric shapes. A personal favorite classroom experience was the time the students were working with various colored materials to construct arrays and demonstrate graphically the facts connected with multiplication in order to manifest abstract ideas.​\r\n\r\nSuch projects in mathematics have enabled the students to investigate the concepts of symmetry, patterning, and measurement through cutting, coloring, and forming shapes. The practical approach is not only helpful in reasoning math, but also it develops fine motor skills, endurance, and collaboration. We hear students say a lot about how much easier and more enjoyable math becomes when they get to use colorful arts materials to mold and shape what they are being taught.​​\r\n\r\nIn the future, students will expand on such experiences, creating displays of math art that are dedicated to future concepts such as fractions, tessellations, and graphing. Through such activities, they will be able to make mathematical relationships come alive on paper, solidify problem-solving abilities, and have enhanced curiosity and confidence in mathematics. Your assistance has assisted in making math an imaginative, groupwork-based, and joyful aspect of our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1757540707869,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-school-year-2025-2026/9404656/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for School Year 2025-2026","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagador","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9928331_orig.png?crop=111,111,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740157641798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928331"},{"teacherId":9928336,"projectId":9214990,"letterContent":"I'm writing to express my sincerest gratitude for your generous support of my classroom project, \"Comfy Math Chats\" Thanks to your kindness, we have successfully funded my project.\r\n\r\nMy students are so excited about the new seating options. Many of them have a hard time focusing in traditional desks and chairs. Your donations allowed me to create a classroom where students can choose a seating option that works best for them, traditional chair and desk or a floor cushion. This will not only improve their focus and concentration, but also help them develop a sense of ownership over their learning space.\r\n\r\nYour belief in my students and our classroom community means the world to us. Your generosity has shown my students that there are people who care about their education and are willing to invest in their success. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible support. You have made a real difference in the lives of my students, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1749004987397,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-math-chats/9214990/","projectTitle":"Comfy Math Chats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Godin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9928336"},{"teacherId":10174111,"projectId":9657697,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank you for your generous contribution to our classroom at Dyett High School for the Arts. Your support has made a profound impact on our students, and I'm excited to share just how much it has transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the new materials arrived, the energy in our classroom was electric. The students were so eager to explore and experiment with the new tools—they couldn't wait to put them to use. In our Physics class, this excitement has been especially noticeable. Every day, students are more engaged than ever before. The hands-on learning opportunities that these materials provide have made even the most complex concepts feel tangible. For example, when we began our unit on simple machines, students were able to design and build their own models using the new supplies. Watching them apply the physics principles they were learning in real time—designing pulleys, levers, and inclined planes—was a truly rewarding experience. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it's clear that the materials have sparked a deeper curiosity about how the world works.\r\n\r\nThe excitement doesn't stop there. In our next unit on energy transformation, students will have the chance to design experiments and build working models of renewable energy sources. The tools you've provided will allow them to explore everything from solar panels to wind turbines, creating real-world connections to the science they are studying. The best part is seeing how the materials have not only inspired a new level of creativity, but also fostered collaboration among the students. They are more willing to work together, troubleshoot problems, and celebrate each other's successes. I can see how much more confident they've become in their ability to think critically and solve problems, and I know this newfound confidence will serve them well in future endeavors.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these resources extends far beyond the classroom. The students are genuinely excited to come to Physics class each day because they now see themselves as creators and problem-solvers. One student, who previously struggled with understanding the abstract concepts of physics, now eagerly participates in class discussions and experiments. They've mentioned how much the hands-on approach has helped them visualize the principles of motion and energy, making it feel less like a distant theory and more like something they can understand and apply.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, I know these materials will continue to play a vital role in our lessons. The enthusiasm and engagement I see every day have given me new insight into how much more they can achieve with the right tools and resources. Your donation has created a space where students feel empowered to explore, discover, and learn in ways that were previously out of reach. I can't thank you enough for making this possible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped ignite a passion for learning that will stay with these students long after they leave our classroom. Thank you for your continued support—it truly means the world to all of us here at Dyett High School for the Arts.","fullyFundedDate":1756954828354,"projectUrl":"project/from-currents-to-circuits-hands-on-phys/9657697/","projectTitle":"From Currents to Circuits: Hands-On Physics Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. JULIAN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174111_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757298855589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174111"},{"teacherId":6644186,"projectId":9142191,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your support of our Polished Pearls event. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to provide gift bags filled with essential feminine products to each of our participants. What may seem like small items made an enormous difference in the success of the event and in the lives of the young women we served.\r\n\r\nThe gift bags were more than just supplies—they were a reminder to each young woman that she is valued, cared for, and worthy of dignity. Many of our participants shared how much receiving these products meant to them, especially because these are necessities that can often be overlooked or difficult to access. Your donations allowed us to remove that barrier and, in doing so, gave our participants a sense of confidence and comfort.\r\n\r\nYour contribution had a direct and visible impact. The excitement on their faces as they received their bags filled the room with joy. These gifts helped create a warm, encouraging atmosphere, which was exactly what we hoped to achieve. They showed our young women that the community believes in them, supports them, and wants to see them thrive.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, Polished Pearls was more than just an event—it became a memorable and uplifting experience that left a lasting impression. The support you provided allowed us to go beyond planning and truly pour into the lives of our participants. Without your help, this level of success would not have been possible.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to Donors Choose and to every individual who gave to make this dream a reality. Your generosity directly touched lives, and we want you to know how much it was appreciated. You made a difference not only in the logistics of the event but also in the hearts of the young women who attended.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us empower young women to see their worth and potential.","fullyFundedDate":1742960187985,"projectUrl":"project/polished-pearls/9142191/","projectTitle":"Polished Pearls!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6644186"},{"teacherId":5834084,"projectId":9295484,"letterContent":"My students and I are filled with gratitude and appreciation! My students and I would like to thank everyone who donated for your generosity and support. Obtaining financial support to provide valuable, much-needed materials for students can be stressful. However, thanks to your support, my students now have access to much-needed STEM resources.\r\n\r\nThese materials helped encourage my students to do their best. STEM provides students with valuable knowledge that will serve them for a lifetime. Thank you for helping me show my students that they are worth your support.","fullyFundedDate":1752844983493,"projectUrl":"project/lets-lego/9295484/","projectTitle":"Let's LEGO!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Flanagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5834084_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536254772483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5834084"},{"teacherId":5834084,"projectId":9316892,"letterContent":"My students and I are filled with gratitude and appreciation! My students and I would like to thank everyone who donated for your generosity and support. Obtaining financial support to provide valuable, much-needed materials for students can be stressful. However, thanks to your support, my students now have access to much-needed mental health resources.\r\n\r\nThese materials helped encourage my students to do their best, improve their social-emotional skills, and have a safe space for them to refocus. Social-Emotional Learning provides students with valuable knowledge that will serve them for a lifetime. 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