{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":55.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9929254,"projectId":9309088,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity toward our classroom project, Print, Create, Discover: A Colorful Science Experience. Your gift means more than simply providing materials—you are helping my students become creators, problem-solvers, and curious young scientists.\r\n\r\nWith the resources you helped fund, my students will finally be able to print learning materials, build interactive science models, and create lab-ready visuals that support hands-on understanding. Many of my students come from limited-resource homes, and having access to colorful, high-quality learning tools will truly elevate their engagement and confidence in Physical Science.\r\n\r\nThese materials will allow us to explore concepts like motion, force, energy, and momentum in ways that are visual, collaborative, and meaningful. Students will be able to design their own foldables, anchor charts, CER posters, lab templates, and inquiry activities—with color that makes learning come alive.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds my students that the world believes in their potential. You have made our learning space brighter, more creative, and more empowering.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in them.\r\nThank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1755708464514,"projectUrl":"project/print-create-discover-a-colorful-scie/9309088/","projectTitle":"Print, Create, Discover: A Colorful Science Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9929254_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753115762913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9929254"},{"teacherId":9903415,"projectId":9308994,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has made in our classroom! Your support through DonorsChoose has transformed our learning environment in meaningful and lasting ways.\r\nThe Gift You Gave\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom is now equipped with:\r\n\r\nStorage bins that have brought organization and efficiency to our daily routines\r\nEducational posters that inspire learning and create a vibrant, engaging atmosphere.\r\n\r\nEvery time a student easily finds what they need or learns something new from our posters, we think of you and your kindness. Thank you for being part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1755708463500,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-in-place-smiles-on-faces/9308994/","projectTitle":"Supplies in Place, Smiles on Faces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evangelista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9903415_orig.png?crop=356,356,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737365066846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9903415"},{"teacherId":9903415,"projectId":9281416,"letterContent":"We are overflowing with gratitude for your incredible support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your kindness has transformed our science learning space in ways we couldn't have imagined. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now equipped with:\r\n\r\nPoster paper that has become the canvas for student creativity.\r\nSticky notes in vibrant colors that capture curious questions and bright ideas.\r\nEducational posters that inspire scientific thinking every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students, for supporting science education, and for making our classroom a place where curiosity thrives and creativity blooms.\r\n\r\nOur driving question board is buzzing with inquiries. Your generosity is visible everywhere we look!","fullyFundedDate":1755730553535,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-brighter-walls-inspiring/9281416/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Brighter Walls: Inspiring Science Every Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evangelista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9903415_orig.png?crop=356,356,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737365066846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9903415"},{"teacherId":9922229,"projectId":9326928,"letterContent":"Since receiving these new resources, my students and I have been exploring the physical science topic of heat transfer and energy transformation using everyday appliances. We created hands-on investigation stations with a microwave, sliced bread, a toaster, and our classroom water heater to help students observe conduction, convection, and radiation in action. By measuring temperature changes and tracking energy inputs, students were able to see science come alive through real-world devices.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were excited and curious. Many were surprised that simple items like a toaster or microwave could help them understand major concepts such as radiant heat, thermal energy, and efficiency. Their favorite moment was discovering how sliced bread changes color and texture due to radiation inside the toaster. This connection helped them realize that physical science isn't just in textbooks, it's happening around them every day.\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve applying what they learned to a mini-project on energy efficiency and household appliance safety. Students will compare how the microwave and water heater convert electrical energy into thermal energy and evaluate which method is more efficient for different tasks. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, my students are becoming thoughtful investigators who can explain and apply physical science concepts using the appliances they encounter in their own homes.","fullyFundedDate":1750666681391,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-physical-science-concepts-with/9326928/","projectTitle":"Exploring Physical Science Concepts with Everyday Appliances","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barluado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922229_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740426181630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922229"},{"teacherId":9371527,"projectId":9383869,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the generous donors who supported my DonorsChoose project and invested directly in my classroom here at Valley High School in Las Vegas, NV. Your contributions have brought meaningful resources into the hands of my students—resources that have elevated the learning environment and helped create opportunities that would not have been possible without your kindness.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to materials that enhance engagement, deepen understanding, and foster a more equitable classroom experience. These tools have already begun to strengthen daily instruction, encourage participation, and give students a sense of pride in their learning space. Your generosity has allowed me to design lessons and activities that better meet their academic needs while also boosting their confidence and motivation.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the potential of our students and the work we are doing at Valley High School. Your willingness to invest in our community sends a powerful message—that our students matter, their growth matters, and their future matters. I am truly grateful for your support through DonorsChoose, and I look forward to showing my students every day what can happen when people come together to uplift education.","fullyFundedDate":1754971297724,"projectUrl":"project/locked-loaded-ready-to-learn/9383869/","projectTitle":"Locked, Loaded & Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9371527_orig.jpg?crop=1245,1245,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700514986730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371527"},{"teacherId":9371527,"projectId":9388151,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the generous donors who supported my Donors Choose project and invested directly in my classroom here at Valley High School in Las Vegas, NV. Your contributions have brought meaningful resources into the hands of my students—resources that have elevated the learning environment and helped create opportunities that would not have been possible without your kindness.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to materials that enhance engagement, deepen understanding, and foster a more equitable classroom experience. These tools have already begun to strengthen daily instruction, encourage participation, and give students a sense of pride in their learning space. Your generosity has allowed me to design lessons and activities that better meet their academic needs while also boosting their confidence and motivation.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the potential of our students and the work we are doing at Valley High School. Your willingness to invest in our community sends a powerful message—that our students matter, their growth matters, and their future matters. I am truly grateful for your support through Donors Choose, and I look forward to showing my students every day what can happen when people come together to uplift education.","fullyFundedDate":1754761810590,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-prints-for-freshmen/9388151/","projectTitle":"Fresh Prints for Freshmen!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9371527_orig.jpg?crop=1245,1245,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700514986730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371527"},{"teacherId":10104376,"projectId":9522044,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of our entire program, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our fundraising project. Your donations — including the button makers, supplies, and cash box — have given us exactly what we need to get started and make a real impact.\r\nBecause of your contribution, we're now able to launch our efforts with the right tools and resources. Your generosity doesn't just help us raise funds — it helps us build community, creativity, and momentum toward our shared goals.\r\nWe're deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in what we're doing. Thank you for being part of our story and helping us bring this project to life.","fullyFundedDate":1754324166931,"projectUrl":"project/button-making-fundraiser/9522044/","projectTitle":"Button-Making Fundraiser","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10104376_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754076068958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10104376"},{"teacherId":9922229,"projectId":9127997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making my project, \"Creative Classroom Tools for Lasting Learning and Engaging Projects,\" possible! Your generosity has brought so much excitement, color, and creativity into my classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love the vibrant colored images we can now print for their projects/activities and classroom displays. The colored printed wall posters have brightened up our learning space and made it more engaging and inspiring. The durability of these materials allows us to use them for multiple lessons and activities, helping students stay organized and motivated.\r\n\r\nThese creative tools have greatly increased student engagement, teamwork, and collaboration. Learning has become easier, more hands-on, and full of enthusiasm. It's amazing to see how proud and eager students are to participate and share their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom and for helping me build an environment where learning is lasting, meaningful, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1750666681742,"projectUrl":"project/creative-classroom-tools-for-lasting-lea/9127997/","projectTitle":"Creative Classroom Tools for Lasting Learning and Engaging Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barluado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922229_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740426181630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922229"},{"teacherId":6417516,"projectId":9295769,"letterContent":"The purchase of the iPad has been extremely helpful with giving students another point of contact when working with technology both in my music tech classes and choir classes. The digital mixers that are utilized in the school have iPad applications and the larger screen makes it much easier to manipulate the application especially when we are trying to fine tune adjustments. The screen on the mixer is 6 inches, older iPads are 10 inches and this new screen is 13 inches the size difference is significant and very helpful.\r\n\r\nWe have not gotten into the period of the year when we are making movies and adding audio dialogue, music and sound effects but this iPad will also be used to film content that can be used for this. That process students will create 5 minute movies where they write the script, film content and then add it into editing software adding in music and sound effects (practice being a Foley Artist) to make a complete video.","fullyFundedDate":1752586594125,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-video-productions/9295769/","projectTitle":"iPad Video Productions","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sonnichsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6417516"},{"teacherId":9371527,"projectId":9110413,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous contributions to my Donors Choose project wish list. Because of your kindness and support, my students will now have access to the tools and resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive.\r\n\r\nYour donation does more than provide supplies — it sends a message to my students that their education matters and that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in them. These resources will help create a more engaging and supportive learning environment where students can feel excited about school and confident in their ability to succeed.\r\n\r\nEvery notebook, pen, and piece of classroom equipment makes a difference in building strong learning habits and opportunities for my students. Your generosity has lifted a weight off their shoulders and mine, and it has reminded us all that we are not alone in this journey.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself, my students, and our entire school community, thank you once again for your kindness and support. You've made a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746787103123,"projectUrl":"project/from-monopoly-to-millions-financial-lit/9110413/","projectTitle":"From Monopoly to Millions: Financial Literacy Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9371527_orig.jpg?crop=1245,1245,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700514986730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371527"},{"teacherId":9929254,"projectId":9125879,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Heat, Wave, and Learning: Enhancing Science and Classroom Creativity\". Your generosity has made a lasting difference for my students and has brought new energy and excitement into our science classroom.\r\nWith your support, my students now have access to resources that allow them to experience science in meaningful, hands-on ways. Instead of only reading about concepts like heat transfer, wave behavior, or energy transformations, they can now see and investigate them directly through experiments, models, and creative activities. These opportunities turn abstract ideas into concrete learning experiences, helping students not only to understand the material better but also to develop critical thinking skills and scientific curiosity. The impact has been immediate and inspiring. The students who once hesitated to participate are now more eager to engage in class discussions because they can connect theory with real-life examples. Those who struggle with confidence now feel a sense of accomplishments as they explore, question, and discover through hands-on work. By encouraging collaboration, these resources also strengthen peer relationships, fostering a supportive and engaging classroom community where students feel safe to share ideas and learn from one another.\r\nAs a teacher, I am deeply grateful to see my students light up when they make connections or discover something new. Thank you for believing in the potentials of my students and for investing in their education. The ripple effect of your kindness will extend far beyond the walls of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742494860864,"projectUrl":"project/heat-waves-and-learning-enhancing-sc/9125879/","projectTitle":"\"Heat, Waves, and Learning: Enhancing Science and Classroom Creativity\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9929254_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753115762913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9929254"},{"teacherId":9849468,"projectId":9111565,"letterContent":"Good Day!\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of classroom materials for my students. The supplies have been a tremendous help, especially in supporting their writing activities. As we approach the end of the school year, the students are engaged in numerous writing projects, and your donation has proven to be incredibly useful.\r\n\r\nThe supplies have allowed my students to express their creativity more freely and complete their assignments with confidence. Many of them have shown great improvement in their writing skills. 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