{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Washington High School","outOfStateSupporters":52.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8430088,"projectId":10210944,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"STEM: Atomic Tug-of-War and Reactive Energy\"! Your generosity helps bring concepts that students cannot see—atoms, electric charges, and energy—to life through classroom investigations and models.\r\n\r\nIn Physical Science, students have been identifying charges and explaining how charged objects attract or repel. They have also completed models by adding charges, labels, and force arrows. Your support gives us resources to build on this work and help students connect their diagrams and explanations to observable phenomena.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to explore atomic structure and the periodic table, then investigate how interactions between particles connect to chemical reactions and energy changes. Students will practice making predictions, collecting evidence, and revising their explanations. Thank you for helping make these learning opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778212932472,"projectUrl":"project/stem-atomic-tug-of-war-and-reactive-ene/10210944/","projectTitle":"STEM: Atomic Tug-of-War and Reactive Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rollan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8430088"},{"teacherId":8430088,"projectId":10179272,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"♻️ STEM Challenge: Upcycled Aquaponics & Hydraulic Engineering\"! Your generosity has provided pumps, tubing, and water-testing equipment that make hands-on investigations possible in our science classroom. These resources give students opportunities to connect concepts such as water movement, water quality, and energy transfer to systems they can design and test.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to challenge students to use repurposed materials to build systems that move and circulate water. Students will measure water quality, record observations, and compare how different designs perform. As we develop our aquaponics project, they will investigate how water, plants, and engineering work together and use evidence to improve their designs.\r\n\r\nYour support helps students move from learning about science to working as scientists and engineers. Thank you for giving them the tools to investigate problems, test their ideas, and explore practical ways to reuse materials and conserve resources!","fullyFundedDate":1778001470703,"projectUrl":"project/-stem-challenge-upcycled-aquaponics-/10179272/","projectTitle":"♻️ STEM Challenge: Upcycled Aquaponics & Hydraulic Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rollan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8430088"},{"teacherId":8430088,"projectId":10230625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our science classroom! The new resources are already helping us create a safer, more organized environment for hands-on investigations. One resource that has made an immediate difference is our sanitizing cabinet. With multiple classes sharing safety goggles throughout the day, we can now sanitize the goggles between uses and have them organized and ready for the next group of students.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited when they first saw the new materials and immediately wanted to know when they would be able to use them. Having appropriate equipment makes our classroom feel more like a working science laboratory and allows students to take greater responsibility for laboratory safety and care of shared resources.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our Environmental Science investigations, students will use the equipment during hands-on activities involving water, soil, erosion, infiltration, and environmental data collection. Our next steps include expanding these investigations into additional environmental topics and giving students more opportunities to collect evidence, analyze data, and connect classroom science to real environmental issues in their community.\r\n\r\nYour support does much more than provide equipment. It helps us give students safe, meaningful, hands-on science experiences that would be difficult to provide without these resources. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make science something they can experience, investigate, and discover.","fullyFundedDate":1787160306135,"projectUrl":"project/safe-hands-on-stem-for-kansas-city-innov/10230625/","projectTitle":"Safe Hands-On Stem for Kansas City Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rollan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8430088"},{"teacherId":9496783,"projectId":9617147,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me support my students. With the provided tools, my painting 1 and 2 classes have been able to recreate portraits and human gestures for their projects. Majority of my painting students were originally a bit uncomfortable using the tools as it is required that you are in complete darkness for the picture quality to project onto the canvas.\r\n\r\nLuckily for the projector, it has a focus lense which help the picture quality improve with a bit of adjusting. When using the projectors students first sketched their persons on a canvas then were required to use one color with black and white paint to create an interesting composition of a person. Students thought beyond the project ad decided to paint pets as an alternative to have variety within the project.\r\n\r\nAfter this project with my Painting students. they were tasked to create miniature reproductions of famous paintings as to have a appreciation of artists that they personally like. The choice of artists may vary per students as students can possibly find actors or musicians that happen to create paintings.\r\n\r\nThe students have until May 21 to complete all of their paintings so I am very excited to see their completed works.\r\n\r\nWith the projector, it will definitely help students narrow down their choice for artworks but anything is possible.\r\n\r\nAgain thank you for your donation and I hope you have a wonderful day!","fullyFundedDate":1765202526978,"projectUrl":"project/projected-masterpieces-acrylic-art-in-a/9617147/","projectTitle":"Projected Masterpieces: Acrylic Art in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9496783_orig.jpg?crop=423,424,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711027873649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9496783"},{"teacherId":9496783,"projectId":9574399,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. With the perfect timing of receiving the order for these supplies, I have been able to successfully proceed with my Block Printing Lesson. Within our lesson, it's important for students to understand that with Block Printing it is the opposite of drawing. Carving away at the blocks remove the space to leave behind the important lines. The key lesson for this project focused on the block printing technique of reduction (starting at a base shape, then carving away certain areas to leave behind a design). \r\n\r\nFor this project we made Emojis. Students first had smaller practice blocks to gain some exposure of the medium, but once they gained some confidence to move forward, they understood the objectives of the lesson. Some students were very creative when choosing their emojis. With the limitation of colors, students were very successful in creating their own personal Block Printing Emojis.\r\n\r\nAfter this lesson, it has come to my attention that next school year I will be teaching a Block Printing class. With the success of this lesson, I will continue to expand on Block Printing as an art style so I may teach students more techniques that are available with some creative methods. I have a lot on my mind and it is important that you know that you have greatly helped me and my students in create a class.\r\n\r\nI truly hope you recognize the help you have done to support me. Have a great day!","fullyFundedDate":1765202527173,"projectUrl":"project/block-printing-a-negative-yet-positive/9574399/","projectTitle":"Block Printing: a Negative Yet Positive Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9496783_orig.jpg?crop=423,424,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711027873649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9496783"},{"teacherId":9496783,"projectId":9621034,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. With the provided staplers, my Design Fundamentals class has greatly benefited from the extended staplers. I will say students from the beginning were a bt puzzled but the presentation of the lengthy staplers, through trial and error they were able to correctly use them to make their reference books. For my Painting 1 & 2 class, we used them to create large sketchbooks to help them draft out some concept ideas for their directions for specific projects.\r\n\r\nAs we have completed our books we have begun learning about an artist named Megan Duncanson as she creates very colorful tree paintings. As her artworks center on a solid black tree, she uses Cool (Green, Blue, and Purple) and Warm (Red, Yellow, and Orange) colors to transition tones and textures throughout the artworks. Students learned about color schemes which they would decide to create their own artworks with Megan Duncanson as inspiration.\r\n\r\nAs book making seems like a small gesture to support, it has steered students to jot down their ideas and doodles to freely draw what they are thinking of. Of course we have you to thank for your great support.","fullyFundedDate":1765202529556,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-some-books/9621034/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Some Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9496783_orig.jpg?crop=423,424,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711027873649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9496783"},{"teacherId":9496783,"projectId":9617287,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me keep my classroom environment as clean as I can make it. As an art teacher, it takes a lot of effort to ensure my students and myself are in a good place to learn. I started teaching at the worst timing during COVID but through adversity and creative solutions, I was able to ensure my classroom was safe for my students. \r\n\r\nThinking about it now, some students still remember when we all greatly emphasized the great need to always wash our hands/ use hands sanitizer at every moment. But of course with aggressive hand washing comes with dry skin causing our hands to crack. Nonetheless is is truly appreciated that you found me and supported my cause to ensure my students are safe. I will say that I have not had the opportunity for students to use protective gloves, as my lesson for that will take place somewhere late April or early May to keep students hands safe for Block Printing.\r\n\r\nUntil then I truly appreciate all the help you have done to support me and my students. \r\nLive well and prosper","fullyFundedDate":1765202528038,"projectUrl":"project/a-request-for-personal-protective-equipm/9617287/","projectTitle":"A Request for Personal Protective Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9496783_orig.jpg?crop=423,424,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711027873649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9496783"},{"teacherId":8430088,"projectId":9890496,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of \"STEM Sparks: Exploring Conductivity and Energy,\" my students have been able to move from simply reading about electricity to truly experiencing it. Using the new conductivity kits, multimeters, wires, batteries, and testing materials, students designed and built their own circuits to investigate which materials conduct electricity and why. One powerful classroom moment came when a group confidently predicted that a shiny metal-coated object would conduct electricity—only to discover through testing that the coating was non-conductive. That moment sparked an authentic discussion about material properties, surface treatments, and real-world engineering applications. Students are now using evidence from their investigations to support scientific claims, just like real engineers and physicists.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students gathered around the supply bins, eager to handle the multimeters and circuit components. For many of them, it was the first time using professional-grade tools rather than simulations or textbook diagrams. The room buzzed with curiosity and collaboration as they tested coins, paper clips, rubber bands, graphite, and even classroom objects. What stood out most was their sense of ownership—this wasn't just a lab; it was their investigation.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are applying their understanding of conductivity to a larger design challenge: creating a simple, energy-efficient device that solves a real-world problem. They are analyzing how conductivity impacts energy transfer, efficiency, and safety in household wiring and renewable energy systems. Your support has not only strengthened their understanding of physical science concepts but also empowered them to think critically, problem-solve creatively, and see themselves as future innovators in STEM. Thank you for helping bring these sparks of discovery to life!","fullyFundedDate":1765202545935,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sparks-exploring-conductivity-and/9890496/","projectTitle":"STEM Sparks: Exploring Conductivity and Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rollan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8430088"},{"teacherId":9496783,"projectId":9617436,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. It has allowed me to give students colored worksheets and reference guides—having color makes a real difference for visual learners and helps them find information quickly. Having a printer has helped me in providing the on-the-spot copying tool has freed up valuable instruction time and made it easy to produce materials when we need them. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I can include more paper copy assignments that reduce digital distractions and keep students focused on learning. I understand that simply having a printer doesnt seem much, but it has been an amazing tool to help me.","fullyFundedDate":1765202525164,"projectUrl":"project/printing-a-necessary-tool-to-support-le/9617436/","projectTitle":"Printing! A Necessary Tool to Support Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9496783_orig.jpg?crop=423,424,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711027873649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9496783"},{"teacherId":10142898,"projectId":9546520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and belief in our students at Washington High School. Because of you, our Restorative Practice Room is becoming a welcoming, calming space where students can pause, reflect, and rebuild skills that support both their academic and personal growth.\r\n\r\nThe 9' plum classroom carpet, beanbag seating, and colorful floor cushions have completely transformed the room. Students now have comfortable, flexible seating options that help them feel safe and relaxed—an essential foundation for restorative conversations. Many students who struggle in traditional classroom settings immediately comment on how the space helps them feel welcomed, \"less stressed\" and more open to talking.\r\n\r\nYour support also made it possible for us to introduce intentional social-emotional learning activities. Resources like Everyday SEL in High School, the Visualz 5-Minute Relationship Activities, and the emotions feelings wheel poster help students name their emotions, practice empathy, and build stronger relationships with peers and adults. These tools allow us to turn moments of conflict or emotional overwhelm into opportunities for growth and connection.\r\n\r\nEven the simple additions, like Play-Doh for hands-on regulation activities, have made a powerful impact. Students often use it while processing feelings, which helps them self-regulate and stay engaged during restorative circles and individual check-ins.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have a space that communicates care, dignity, and possibility. You didn't just purchase materials—you helped create an environment where students feel seen, supported, and capable of positive change.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and in the work of building a stronger, more compassionate school community.","fullyFundedDate":1765202546437,"projectUrl":"project/building-space-for-healing-one-chair-a/9546520/","projectTitle":"Building Space for Healing — One Chair at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10142898"},{"teacherId":8430088,"projectId":9888316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Double the Charge: Exploring Static Electricity in STEM.\" Because of you, my students have been able to move beyond reading about static electricity and actually experience it firsthand.\r\n\r\nWe've been using our new Van de Graaff generator as the centerpiece of a hands-on exploration of electric charge. One unforgettable moment came when a student volunteered to place their hand on the dome and watched their hair slowly rise—followed immediately by laughter, wide eyes, and a flood of excited questions. That single demonstration sparked deeper conversations about electrons, charge transfer, and electric fields in a way no diagram ever could.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were buzzing with curiosity. Many had seen static electricity only as a small shock from a doorknob or a balloon stuck to a wall, so seeing charge build up on a large scale was thrilling. Several students who are usually quiet were suddenly leading discussions, making predictions, and asking to run trials again \"just to be sure.\"\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, students are now designing mini-investigations: testing which materials hold charge best, exploring grounding, and connecting what they observe to real-world applications like lightning, electrical safety, and everyday technology. Next, we'll be tying these experiments into energy transfer and engineering design challenges, helping students see how foundational science concepts power the world around them.\r\n\r\nBy contributing to this project, you gave my students a glimpse into what real scientific exploration feels like—curious, collaborative, and exciting. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where learning truly comes alive.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nA very thankful STEM teacher","fullyFundedDate":1765202545001,"projectUrl":"project/double-the-charge-exploring-static-elec/9888316/","projectTitle":"Double the Charge: Exploring Static Electricity in STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rollan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8430088"},{"teacherId":8430088,"projectId":9632868,"letterContent":"Thanks to generous support, our classroom received a variety of materials that have greatly enhanced hands-on learning and student engagement in chemistry, STEM, and scientific investigation.\r\n\r\nBorax Powder: Students used this multipurpose cleaning agent in experiments to explore chemical reactions, crystallization, and solutions, helping them understand concepts like solubility, saturation, and the formation of bonds in a visual, interactive way.\r\n\r\nWhite School Glue: This versatile material allowed students to investigate polymers, viscosity, and bonding, providing a tactile experience that reinforced lessons on chemical structure and physical properties.\r\n\r\nBaking Soda: Students applied baking soda in experiments to observe acid-base reactions, gas production, and energy changes, connecting abstract chemical concepts to real-world phenomena like fizzing reactions and foaming effects.\r\n\r\nSlide Microscopes: These microscopes enabled students to observe small-scale structures and chemical products, strengthening their understanding of the microscopic world and improving their scientific observation and data recording skills.\r\n\r\nCraft Sticks: Students incorporated craft sticks in STEM modeling projects, such as building molecular models, demonstrating forces, and constructing frameworks, connecting chemistry and physics concepts to hands-on problem-solving.\r\n\r\nCollectively, these materials enhanced inquiry-based learning, allowing students to design experiments, make observations, collect and analyze data, and connect classroom science to real-world applications. 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