{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shortridge IB High School","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":715007,"projectId":9852849,"letterContent":"Nothing short of a miracle to help these kids! The equipment and supplies will be beneficial for these students for years and years to come!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your constant support. Thank you so much for your constant genrosity.\r\nThis donation has already shown a positive reponse and will continue to show a positive response through the winter and spring season. The students are grateful and the coaches are overjoyed. \r\n\r\nThank you for making an impact on these student athletes. It goes a long way to helping their physical and mental health!","fullyFundedDate":1761915013203,"projectUrl":"project/it-takes-a-village/9852849/","projectTitle":"It takes a village","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Huljak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp715007_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669824192134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/715007"},{"teacherId":5611240,"projectId":8584691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom at every opportunity. \r\n\r\nMy students love to learn more about the Spanish-speaking world through reading. My favorite part of reading texts in the classroom is how the students connect to the readings. This past year, after reading one of the books, we reached out to the author to talk about how the novels related to us personally. This was an experience my students will never forget. All of that is thanks to your donations for helping make it all possible. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1726785030984,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-our-knowledge-through-reading/8584691/","projectTitle":"Expanding Our Knowledge Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5611240_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538749597914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srathomson"},{"teacherId":5611240,"projectId":9746960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for always supporting my classroom and helping me create a positive learning environment for my students. \r\n\r\nEach year, I want to start the year off full of energy and positivity to inspire my students and motivate them to work hard. With your help, my students were inspired to start off the school year on the right foot. This was the first time I had many of these students, whereas I usually have students two years in a row. Within the first few weeks we developed strong bonds that I believe has helped them have a successful first semester. I believe we would not be where we are today without the added help from my donors. So once again, thank you from room 341.","fullyFundedDate":1758840331204,"projectUrl":"project/la-comunidad-en-la-clase/9746960/","projectTitle":"La comunidad en la clase","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5611240_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538749597914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srathomson"},{"teacherId":944834,"projectId":9518494,"letterContent":"I teach in an inner-city school. Most of the students in our school receive free and reduced breakfast, lunch and dinner. This means most student families do not have much expendable family income. I came to the school in which I teach with 24 years of experience. I was used to submitting an order for supplies and getting said supplies within a few weeks or months.\r\n\r\nMy current school has limited resources. That's where you came in. You provided my students with a tool they need to be successful in science!\r\n\r\nElectronic balances (scales) are a necessity in IB science classes. Before your donation arrived students were using the hodge-podge of electronic balances available. There were several different models. The balances did not measure high enough values for all labs, giving an error when the mass exceeded 200 grams. Also, most of the electronic balances only measured to the 0.1 place, making some labs seem like the mass did not change (due the the mass changing very little, needing a balance to measure to the 0.01 place for usable data).\r\n\r\nWe were able to purchase all of the same model of electronic balance, so teaching students how to use the balance is much easier. Students are excited that each group of 4 has their own, electronic balance, which you provided! They are also excited they are using brand new electronic balances! Some students explained that they have never used an electronic balance in science class before (they did not do labs), let alone brand new electronic balances! Providing students with tools to perform meaningful laboratory experiments which support the concepts they are learning is so important. It gives them a way to experience science tangibly!\r\n\r\nI really cannot express how thankful I am for the electronic balances you donated. Most of my students are financially disadvantaged, but you are helping them to rise above where they are to give them a real chance to go to college and break the cycle of poverty. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1754740082141,"projectUrl":"project/measuring-science-success/9518494/","projectTitle":"Measuring Science Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCarthy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp944834_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530641048112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmelissamccarthy"},{"teacherId":9481780,"projectId":9659036,"letterContent":"Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in my classroom. Because of your generosity, reading has taken on a new life for my students. The books you helped us bring in have allowed them to explore stories that connect with their identities, their imagination and their cultural roots. Many of them had never read texts that felt so relatable and empowering, and watching their excitement grow each day has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now feels like a shared and joyful experience. Students sit together, exchange ideas, laugh at moments in the stories and point out scenes that remind them of their own families or personal experiences. Even students who once felt unsure about reading are now participating with confidence and asking for more time to keep going.\r\n\r\nOne of the most transformative parts of this project has been the creation of alebrijes with clay. Students had the chance to turn their imagination into something real by designing creatures that represented protection, identity and inner strength. They carefully shaped the clay, mixed colors, added tiny details and talked about the meaning behind each choice they made. The classroom was filled with creativity and pride as they discovered that they could bring something entirely new to life with their own hands. Some students shared memories of traditions from home that inspired their designs, while others used the process to express emotions they had never put into words. Seeing them hold their finished alebrijes, smiling at what they created, was a beautiful reminder of how powerful art and culture can be when students are given the space to explore them.\r\n\r\nThis project allowed my students to grow academically, emotionally and creatively. Your support made all of this possible, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757984167050,"projectUrl":"project/from-books-to-alebrijes-creating-protec/9659036/","projectTitle":"From Books to Alebrijes: Creating Protectors","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481780"},{"teacherId":715007,"projectId":9458122,"letterContent":"Our soccer kids are so appreciative of your support! This gear went really far regarding their practices, games and confidence. \r\nIt's incredibly helpful for you to take your time and money and give them to students that you probably have never met or will ever see. But you can trust me when I say that they are so thankful and so much better because of it!\r\nMany of these kids have so little, so it's incredibly nice of you to help have them a leg up in life! They are kind and hard working...there isn't a better group for you to donate to.\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1753118030594,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-chase-the-goal-chase-the-dream/9458122/","projectTitle":"Soccer: Chase the Goal, Chase the Dream","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Huljak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp715007_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669824192134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/715007"},{"teacherId":4094316,"projectId":9443725,"letterContent":"I just wanted to give you a deep thanks for your donation. \r\nI can't not describe the impact of this binders in my students, I can is not measured it in words. My ENL low level students has been able to keep all their notes organized and ready to be uas a huge support for their understanding and refresh for testing. \r\n\r\nMy students in Algebra II, Algebra I and Geometry have appreciate it so much your support during this school year. \r\n\r\nI really appreciate all your support in this process! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1752671516424,"projectUrl":"project/algebra-ii-organizer-material-binder/9443725/","projectTitle":"Algebra II Organizer Material Binder","teacherDisplayName":"Maestro Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4094316"},{"teacherId":5611240,"projectId":9508077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that helped bring our classroom project to life! Your support made it possible for my students to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that will stay with them for years to come. My students are working, laughing, creating, and of course learning. \r\n\r\nYour help also gave students motivational tools such as posters, stickers, and keychains, to keep them motivated to learn and move forward in their learning. We're incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our work!","fullyFundedDate":1753808492913,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-strong/9508077/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5611240_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538749597914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/srathomson"},{"teacherId":9316677,"projectId":9643214,"letterContent":"The Shortridge High School (SHS) JROTC program would like to thank you for sponsoring our program in fixing our supply room. Your generosity and spirit of giving is greatly appreciated by the students, their families, our program, and our community. Thank you for taking the time to sponsor our donors choose project and help it to be fully funded. Because of your donation, our program has an organized supply room. \r\n Our school is located in an underserved area where 69% of our students receive free or reduced lunch and are economically disadvantaged. I believe the items are important for these high school cadets/scholars to have because it does have a positive impact on our program.\r\n Your generosity and spirit of giving is greatly appreciated by the students, their families, SHS, and our community.","fullyFundedDate":1759265419609,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-jrotc-supply-room-get-organized/9643214/","projectTitle":"Help our JROTC Supply Room Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Coach / Sergeant Guerra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9316677_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x217,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696513967811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9316677"},{"teacherId":8613058,"projectId":9500509,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire Brew Devils Coffee Cart, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donations. Your support means the world to us and directly fuels our mission to acquire vocational skills and become an integral part of our school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we're able to support our program and build by building stronger community relationships. Every cup we brew and every smile we share is made possible by supporters like you, who believe in the power of community and the joy of caffeine!\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a vital part of our journey. We're so grateful to have you in our corner.","fullyFundedDate":1756689982719,"projectUrl":"project/brew-devils-beverages/9500509/","projectTitle":"Brew Devil's Beverages","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keppol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8613058_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661959668265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8613058"},{"teacherId":715007,"projectId":9507477,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your help! The football team is in the midst of a wonderful rebuilt with some wonderful coaches. Your doantion will go very far in helping them grow and create a foundation for years to come!\r\n\r\nWhile athletes and coaches jobs are never easy, having newer and safer equipment can make it easier. Our coaches are working withem to become good men and not just good athletes. So thank you for being supportive with that intiative. \r\n\r\nWe apprecaite you all being the kind of people that help change lives. The world is a better place because of your help.","fullyFundedDate":1756308354817,"projectUrl":"project/one-team-one-football-dream/9507477/","projectTitle":"One Team, One Football Dream","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Huljak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp715007_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669824192134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/715007"},{"teacherId":9013021,"projectId":9758054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Thanks to your donation, we received much-needed rulers and two gallons of black and white paint—resources that have had a direct and meaningful impact on student learning and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe rulers were immediately put to great use during our self-portrait unit. Students used them to create carefully measured grids, which helped them break down the proportions of their reference photos and more accurately draw their portraits. For many students, this method made the process feel more approachable and helped build their confidence in drawing realistic features.\r\n\r\nThe black and white paint has been essential in our art room. These are the colors we go through the fastest, as students constantly use them to mix values, create contrast, and explore shading techniques. Having a fresh supply on hand meant that every student had access to the materials they needed without the stress of running low in the middle of a project. It kept the momentum going and the focus on the creative process.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave my students the tools to take their art to the next level, and we're incredibly grateful. 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