{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Discovery Polytech Early College High School","outOfStateSupporters":43.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2192150,"projectId":9707855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a fire blanket, an eye wash station, and a fire extinguisher for my chemistry classroom at Discovery High School in Springfield, MA. These safety tools have made a tremendous difference in our lab environment. My students now see that their learning takes place in a space that is prepared, protected, and truly designed with their well‑being in mind.\r\n\r\nWhen I introduced the new equipment, students were immediately curious and relieved to see that we now have professional‑grade safety supplies right in our room. We took time to practice how and when to use the fire blanket, locate and operate the fire extinguisher, and properly rinse eyes at the eye wash station. This led to thoughtful conversations about responsibility, safety procedures, and what scientists do to protect themselves and others during real experiments.\r\n\r\nYour donation allows us to perform a wider range of hands‑on labs with greater confidence, and it helps students understand that safety is an essential part of doing science—not an afterthought. Thank you for investing in both the learning and the safety of the young people at Discovery High School. Your support is helping them grow into careful, confident scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1758150994554,"projectUrl":"project/safe-and-ready-building-a-secure-scienc/9707855/","projectTitle":"Safe and Ready: Building a Secure Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2192150_orig.png?crop=499,499,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755791255825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-daniels"},{"teacherId":2192150,"projectId":9707954,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of five fume extractors to our chemistry program at Discovery High School in Springfield, MA. These fume extractors have already made an enormous difference in the safety and quality of our laboratory experiences. Now, students feel more comfortable working with chemicals that release strong odors or fumes, knowing the extractors are there to keep our classroom air clean and safe.\r\n\r\nMy students were relieved and excited when they first learned we would have this new equipment. Many of our labs involve reactions that generate noticeable vapors, and before, we had to avoid certain experiments or work with the windows open. With the fume extractors in use, students can participate in more authentic chemistry investigations and explore new topics, all while learning the importance of lab safety protocols.\r\n\r\nYour support means our students can focus on learning and discovery without concern for their health, and it allows me to plan a broader range of hands-on activities throughout the year. These fume extractors are helping us build a safe, modern, and inspiring science classroom—thank you for investing in our students and the future of STEM at Discovery High School.","fullyFundedDate":1757866784848,"projectUrl":"project/clear-air-safe-science-smoke-absorbers/9707954/","projectTitle":"Clear Air, Safe Science: Smoke Absorbers for Our Lab Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2192150_orig.png?crop=499,499,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755791255825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-daniels"},{"teacherId":2192150,"projectId":9637266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a class set of 30 whiteboards with erasers, a package of dry erase markers, transparencies, and a chemistry lab book for my students at Discovery High School in Springfield, MA. These resources have already changed the way my chemistry classes run each day. Instead of only a few students participating at a time, every student now has a whiteboard in hand, working out problems, drawing particle diagrams, and quickly showing understanding so I can see who needs extra help.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were excited to open the boxes and immediately started using the boards to practice naming compounds and balancing equations. The whiteboards and markers make it easy for them to try, erase, and try again, which has lowered their anxiety about \"getting it wrong\" and encouraged them to take more academic risks. The transparencies and lab book are helping me design clearer demonstrations and more engaging lab activities, giving students visual supports and step‑by‑step guidance as they learn new skills.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will continue to support daily warm‑ups, review games, group problem‑solving, and lab preparation throughout the year and for many classes to come. Your generosity is helping my students build confidence, collaborate more effectively, and see themselves as capable scientists. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for believing in the futures of the young people at Discovery High School.","fullyFundedDate":1757544369968,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-resources-and-chemistry-la/9637266/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards, Resources, and Chemistry Labs: a Formula for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2192150_orig.png?crop=499,499,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755791255825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-daniels"},{"teacherId":2192150,"projectId":9637872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of five electronic scales to my chemistry classroom at Discovery High School in Springfield, MA. These scales have already made a huge difference in how my students experience science every day. Instead of crowding around one old balance, students can now work in small groups, each taking responsibility for careful measuring and data collection.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, my students were excited before they even knew what was inside. As soon as we unpacked the scales, they started talking about all the labs we could finally do \"for real\" instead of only on paper. In our recent experiments on conservation of mass and solutions, they have been able to see how precise measurements change the quality of their results and help them feel like true scientists.\r\n\r\nThese scales will support many more labs this year and in the future, from basic measurement skills to more advanced inquiry projects where students design and test their own questions. Your gift is helping them build confidence, curiosity, and a stronger connection to STEM careers that can change their lives. Thank you again for investing in our students and believing in the work we are doing at Discovery High School.","fullyFundedDate":1757544371558,"projectUrl":"project/precision-in-chemistry-lab-scales-for-e/9637872/","projectTitle":"Precision in Chemistry: Lab Scales for Every Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2192150_orig.png?crop=499,499,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755791255825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-daniels"},{"teacherId":10213292,"projectId":9701271,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest and sincerest gratitude for your generous support. Your donation did far more than fund a project—it brought new energy, hope, and opportunity into my classroom. Because of you, my students were able to experience learning in a way that inspired them, challenged them, and reminded them that their education truly matters.\r\n\r\nYour kindness gave my students resources they may not have otherwise had access to, and the impact has been incredible. I watched them light up with excitement, approach learning with fresh confidence, and engage in ways that made them proud of themselves. You helped create moments of discovery, joy, and growth—moments they will carry with them for a long time.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, for investing in their futures, and for making a difference that goes far beyond the materials themselves. Your generosity has touched our classroom in a meaningful and lasting way, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757971237640,"projectUrl":"project/math-the-universal-language/9701271/","projectTitle":"Math: The Universal Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. EDWIN JAVIER TORRES-BATISTA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213292_orig.jpg?crop=1733,1733,x756,y1048&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755797187610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213292"},{"teacherId":10213292,"projectId":9637905,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generosity and support. The project you funded has brought so much positivity and growth to my students. Your donation didn't just supply resources—it opened doors, sparked creativity, and transformed the way my students engage in the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students felt empowered, excited, and motivated to learn. They explored new ideas, collaborated more confidently, and felt truly valued. The impact has been remarkable, and it's something they will carry with them long after this project.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping create meaningful change in our classroom. Your kindness truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1757544372407,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-learning-subtract-clutter/9637905/","projectTitle":"Multiply Learning, Subtract Clutter","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. EDWIN JAVIER TORRES-BATISTA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213292_orig.jpg?crop=1733,1733,x756,y1048&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755797187610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213292"},{"teacherId":10213292,"projectId":9708571,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your generosity and support. The project you helped fund has made an incredible and meaningful impact on my students. Because of your donation, they were able to experience opportunities that inspired them, boosted their confidence, and helped them engage with learning in a new, positive way.\r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just provide materials—it created excitement, curiosity, and a sense of pride in our classroom. My students feel seen, supported, and motivated, and that is something truly priceless.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for helping make a real difference. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758150996182,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-the-fun-divide-the-confusion/9708571/","projectTitle":"Multiply the Fun, Divide the Confusion","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. EDWIN JAVIER TORRES-BATISTA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213292_orig.jpg?crop=1733,1733,x756,y1048&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755797187610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213292"},{"teacherId":7444715,"projectId":9714127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the tables we needed to use our 3D printers effectively and the bandsaw stand so our students could cut metal safely. Our students have been hard at work printing parts with our 3D printers and learning how to use them effectively. We also trained our students on how to use the bandsaw safely with the stand. \r\n\r\nBecause students do not have to hold the tool while operating it, even our students who aren't as able to hold a heavy tool can participate. This has helped our pre-season projects move much faster. We certainly could not have done this without your generous support of our team!","fullyFundedDate":1758386582755,"projectUrl":"project/tables-and-stands-for-stable-engineering/9714127/","projectTitle":"Tables and Stands for Stable Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690835404159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-jefferson"},{"teacherId":7444715,"projectId":9665991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our training project supplies! We have been hard at work training our new students on basic tool skills, as well as giving our returning students the opportunity to lead their peers by teaching them the skills they will need to contribute this season. One of our goals as a team was to give our students more skills so they can contribute more during the season and we are well on the way to achieving that goal with your support. \r\n\r\nWe have been hard at work with our kitbot build, which is allowing our students to integrate all of the basic skills they're learning. This project truly could not have been accomplished without your support and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757942399514,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-engineers-through-first-roboti/9665991/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Engineers through FIRST Robotics Training Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690835404159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-jefferson"},{"teacherId":7444715,"projectId":9318054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to our electrical and mechanical supplies! Our team has been hard at work helping our new students learn basic tool and manufacturing principles, from crimping wires to using power tools safely. Having all of the tools and materials we need on hand really makes a difference in how quickly our students are able to learn the skills they need!\r\n\r\nWe are already significantly ahead of where we were in training this time last year with your help. Our new students have been working on several projects from a new drive base to our demo robot. We absolutely could not have done it without your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746845607287,"projectUrl":"project/electrical-and-mechanical-supplies-for-f/9318054/","projectTitle":"Electrical and Mechanical Supplies for First Robotics Achievement!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690835404159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-jefferson"},{"teacherId":10189870,"projectId":9624809,"letterContent":"At Discovery Polytechnic Early College High School, our robotics students have been learning program and robotics skills using the robotics kits. Students are learning how circuits work, and how they can create useful and fun things. We've made electric matching games, electronic piano-keyboards, and we've learned how to control servos with analogue joysticks. Students are highly engaged making projects and learning how the modern technology they use every day works.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donations, our students are being better prepared for the future, and they are having a lot of fun while learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757541693939,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-kits-for-steam-inspiration/9624809/","projectTitle":"Robotics Kits for STEAM Inspiration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Agnitti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10189870_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756989233785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189870"},{"teacherId":7861834,"projectId":9612448,"letterContent":"The new resources have transformed our classroom into an actual wellness-centered learning space. The bean bag chair quickly became a favorite spot for reflection during journaling, reading, or mindfulness, where students go to reset and refocus. The therapy putty, Zen garden, and Calm Ball are part of our \"Mindful Moments\" corner, where students can self-regulate before returning to learning. The hygiene products, snacks, and sanitizer ensure students' basic needs are met, allowing them to stay comfortable and engaged throughout the day. Having access to deodorant wipes, facial towels, and Aquaphor might seem small, but it's made a massive difference in helping students feel cared for and confident at school.\r\n\r\nThey were so grateful and a little in awe! Many said things like, \"Miss, this is the coziest classroom in the school,\" and \"Miss, I love taking breaks in your class when I need to relax\". The bean bag instantly became the most popular seat in the room, and several students expressed relief that hygiene products and snacks were discreetly available. These items sent a strong message: their well-being matters as much as their academic success.\r\n\r\nWe're currently working on a humanities unit about identity and belonging, and these new resources have made reflection time calmer and more focused. Students use the wellness tools during writing workshops and restorative circles to manage stress and center themselves before discussion. Our next step is launching a \"community care\" challenge in which students help design routines to keep our space organized, stocked, and welcoming for everyone. 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