{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Buchanan High School","outOfStateSupporters":29.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7605968,"projectId":9945794,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom with STEM materials. My 8th grade science students love labs and active learning activities. Our goggles keep us safe and extra nerdy in science class. My students vie for the chance to use the \"hot hands\" to remove the beakers from a hot plate. They are learning how to be aware of their surroundings and be safe in the science classroom. We've measured temperatures with thermometers and tested the pH of solutions in a cabbage juice lab. Thank you for replenishing our pH paper supply and replacing thermometers that get a lot of hard use by young learners. My students are happy to learn that other people care about their education so much that they donated to our classroom to make sure we had the things we need to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1765547197413,"projectUrl":"project/supply-shape-up-for-eighth-grade-scienti/9945794/","projectTitle":"Supply Shape Up for Eighth Grade Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725116799583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605968"},{"teacherId":7605968,"projectId":9855243,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying my classroom with construction paper for our projects. We use it for building models and making abstract ideas more concrete. My students love that we are creative in science class and that it is not simply written work. Their individual gifts and talents get to shine when they can approach a science concept in a creative way. Thank you for taking time to consider my classroom for sponsorship in this way. It really means a lot that complete strangers to us care about the education that we receive. The students are curious about the the workplace and how people in businesses give back to community. They were especially happy when I told them the supplies came from a local donor.","fullyFundedDate":1763594138092,"projectUrl":"project/construction-paper-for-aspiring-engineer/9855243/","projectTitle":"Construction Paper for Aspiring Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725116799583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605968"},{"teacherId":7605968,"projectId":9799475,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom with the purchase of a sturdy activity table. We do a lot of group work and hands on activities in my 8th grade science class. My students love to sit with their peers and the round tables make them add to a positive learning environment. They feel part of a group rather than an isolated individual in the class. Even my most reluctant learners are more apt to participate when seated at a table with students that make them feel included. The table is one piece of the puzzle to making the learning environment positive for all students. Thank you for your generosity. I appreciate that my students have a greater community that cares about the quality of their education so much that they were willing to seek out teachers in need of funding for school supplies. The students especially were happy that the donation came from a local business. There is a lot of hometown pride in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1763594341565,"projectUrl":"project/activity-table-for-super-science-student/9799475/","projectTitle":"Activity Table for Super Science Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725116799583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605968"},{"teacherId":7605968,"projectId":9801843,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom with materials for our hydroponic system. I worked with another teacher to outfit two hydroponic growing towers. Students were curious about the plants and wondered what vegetables we would grow and if the vegetables are safe for us to eat. Since I worked with another teacher, we set up one hydroponic tower with flowering plants and the other with lettuce and vegetables. Students got to place the seeds into the rock wool and watch as their plants germinated and grow. The hydroponic system makes the room brighter and more cheerful. Students check out the plants on their way in to class. It serves as a point of interest to anyone walking by in the hallway. Students are able to lift the plants out of the system to inspect roots and check for mold. Our high school students looked at the roots under a microscope and saw the plant cells in action. Our hydroponic plants help to create a nicer environment for students to learn. We will study the life cycle of the plants as they flower, and send up shoots over time. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760669046427,"projectUrl":"project/hydroponics-in-the-classroom/9801843/","projectTitle":"Hydroponics in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725116799583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605968"},{"teacherId":7605968,"projectId":9391158,"letterContent":"I appreciate the flexibility to group students in activities easily thanks to the new table. Our school is over 100 years old and the furniture has not been updated in decades. I believe all students deserve to learn in a nice environment with comfortable furniture that meets our needs. The new table is sturdy and will last a long time. I teach 8th grade science in a room designed in the 1970s for photography. It's a challenge. My students are fantastic, however, and I love working to make our environment nicer and more engaging. Eighth grades love to work in groups. They don't get to do that often in their other classes so science tends to be their favorite time of the day (aside from lunch or PE). My goal is to replace old furniture a little at a time until the room has all new. I got sample chairs from a local vendor and replaced the ones that were over 20 years old. I paid for this myself. Teachers pay for a lot of things to make our classrooms warm and inviting for students. Thank you for helping make our classroom beautiful.","fullyFundedDate":1755371358649,"projectUrl":"project/activity-table-for-super-science-student/9391158/","projectTitle":"Activity Table for Super Science Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725116799583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605968"},{"teacherId":7605968,"projectId":9148475,"letterContent":"I am so thankful that you were able to donate to my classroom. Our school is very old - built in 1922, and our facilities have not been kept up to date. My students love to work in groups so the new activity table provides plenty of space for them to construct STEM projects and work with each other. I've been fortunate to secure sample chairs from a local company so I could remove the chairs that were over 20 years old and made awful clanging sounds on the tile floor. The new table combined with these chairs makes my classroom a cut above the rest of the school. I want my students to learn in a place that meets their needs and provides a comfortable space for them to learn. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746559184982,"projectUrl":"project/activity-table-for-super-science-student/9148475/","projectTitle":"Activity Table for Super Science Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725116799583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605968"},{"teacherId":7605968,"projectId":9163406,"letterContent":"My students are building bridges with popsicle sticks, rubber bands and wooden dowels this week in science class. We are loving a spring filled with STEM and creative thinking. The weather turned warm and the sun is shining. Students are dreaming of summer. Keeping their attention with textbooks this time of year is a real struggle. Instead I like them to use their problem solving skills in a variety of STEM challenges. Our bridge building project is the type of thing that engages even the most reluctant learner. It is my goal that they leave my class with a love for engineering practices regardless of their career interests down the road. Thank you for your generosity. People like you make amazing things possible that otherwise would be difficult for me to provide for 138 students. I truly appreciate that you took the time and resources to support my students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1744032846136,"projectUrl":"project/stem-starts-with-good-science/9163406/","projectTitle":"Stem Starts With Good Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725116799583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605968"},{"teacherId":7605968,"projectId":9159796,"letterContent":"I teach 8th grade science in a small rural school in southwest Michigan. We are limited in basic supplies yet your generosity has made a tremendous impact in the quality of engagement we have had this spring. Our Stem Basics donors choose project included the things we need to do hands on learning, building models, creating new ways to share information and show what we know and are able to do. Spring is a challenging time for any educator but when I can share an engaging project with students they forget about being anxious for summer for a little bit and do a fantastic job participating in class. Thank you for supporting our students' education. They look forward to days when we break out the popsicle sticks and hot glue to build things. We are making bridges next week and will test the amount of weight that they can hold based on bridge design. Have a fantastic day. \r\nSincerely,\r\nJennifer Lentz","fullyFundedDate":1743722779598,"projectUrl":"project/stem-basics-for-8th-grade-science/9159796/","projectTitle":"Stem Basics for 8th Grade Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725116799583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605968"},{"teacherId":7605968,"projectId":8961927,"letterContent":"You won't believe the excitement when I introduced the rocks that glow under UV light to the students. We had a lengthy discussion about safety of the UV light because 8th graders like to think it's funny do do the exact opposite of safety procedures. I was concerned someone would shine the light in their eyes. But I was pleasantly surprised that the students were on their best behavior and took care to place the rocks back into their places so they wouldn't get lost or mislabeled. Thank you for supporting my classroom and giving me an opportunity to share some engaging materials with my students. It's getting to be the spring of the school year with all the excitement that comes with that. They are anxious for summer and all the fun activities that they love. I appreciate your generosity. You've made our little rural school a bit more interesting for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1740267475660,"projectUrl":"project/minerals-that-rock-for-8th-grade-science/8961927/","projectTitle":"Minerals that Rock for 8th Grade Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725116799583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605968"},{"teacherId":7605968,"projectId":8962076,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom with brand new science materials. We have enjoyed using new triple beam balances in class. My students recognized right away the difference good quality resources are significantly better than the old balances we have used earlier this year. Our school is at a disadvantage as our tax base is low and since I've been employed here school bond proposals have been voted down twice in 2 years. I am grateful that there are people who care enough about our students to ensure that they have the materials they need to be successful in science class. Thank you and have a blessed day.","fullyFundedDate":1740005279139,"projectUrl":"project/triple-beam-balancing-act/8962076/","projectTitle":"Triple Beam Balancing Act","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7605968_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725116799583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7605968"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66676","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":561,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":87,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"8 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.5,"schoolId":66676,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Buchanan High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Buchanan High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/buchanan-community-school-district/buchanan-high-school/66676"}