{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Western High School","outOfStateSupporters":52.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9352068,"projectId":10588120,"letterContent":"My students responded enthusiastically to the new mobile whiteboards. They currently use them for collaborative group work, which concludes with an interactive gallery walk.\r\nLooking ahead, I plan to integrate these whiteboard activities daily to keep students actively standing and engaged rather than seated. 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These resources help create a more comfortable learning environment where students can focus, participate, and complete their assignments.\r\n\r\n2. How did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\n\r\nMy students were excited and appreciative when they first saw the materials. They were happy to have additional supplies available to support their learning, and the resources helped make our classroom feel more welcoming and organized.\r\n\r\n3. What are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\n\r\nMy students will continue working on Algebra lessons, practicing problem-solving skills, and completing activities that strengthen their understanding of important math concepts. 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Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1788572201867,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-fidgets-and-basic-supplies-for/10578101/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Fidgets, and Basic Supplies for Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurtado-Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181972"},{"teacherId":9362686,"projectId":8018959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous gift of the iPad for my classroom. As a high school math teacher, having access to this kind of dynamic technology is a complete game-changer. It allows me to move away from static whiteboard lectures and bring abstract mathematical concepts to life in ways that truly engage my students.\r\n\r\nWith this iPad, I can now use interactive graphing software to help students visually manipulate equations in real time, step away from the front of the room to assist students individually while still presenting, and instantly share step-by-step problem-solving methods. For high schoolers struggling with complex topics like algebra, geometry, and calculus, having these visual and interactive tools makes a world of difference in building their confidence and understanding.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacts my students' daily learning experience and inspires them to see math as something approachable and exciting. Thank you for investing in our classroom and empowering me to be a more effective educator!","fullyFundedDate":1699759151767,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-my-ap-class/8018959/","projectTitle":"IPAD for my AP Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362686"},{"teacherId":7749943,"projectId":8059991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the portfolio materials for my theatre students! Because of your generosity, my students now have everything they need to document and showcase their growth as young theatre artists.\r\n\r\nNext semester, my students are diving into theatre production, taking on major assignments in costume design, prop making, scenic painting, and set, light, and sound design. These are complex, hands-on skills, and one of the best ways to measure real growth is through a portfolio. With the materials you provided, students are able to collect drawings and photos of their work and build a portfolio that tells the story of everything they've accomplished on and behind the stage.\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom, these portfolios matter for my students' futures. Many colleges and prospective employers want to see real work samples, not just a resume, and now my students have a professional way to present their theatrical accomplishments when it counts most.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' growth and their future goals. Your generosity is helping them build something they'll be proud to carry with them long after this class ends.","fullyFundedDate":1704319413667,"projectUrl":"project/theatrical-aspirations/8059991/","projectTitle":"Theatrical Aspirations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7749943"},{"teacherId":7749943,"projectId":8017980,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding a color printer for my theatre classroom! Because of you, my students finally have the one piece that was missing from bringing their creative work fully to life.\r\n\r\nMy students do so much more than act in theatre class — they design projects, complete written assignments, and put together presentations that include images and visual work. 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Your generosity is making their theatre projects come to life in a whole new way.","fullyFundedDate":1699749706675,"projectUrl":"project/visions-of-color/8017980/","projectTitle":"Visions of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7749943"},{"teacherId":7749943,"projectId":10007457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my flexible seating project! Because of your generosity, my theatre classroom now has yoga donuts and bean bag chairs that have completely transformed the way my students learn and create.\r\n\r\nWalking into my room now, you'd notice something different right away: kids curled up on bean bags scripting scenes, bouncing gently on yoga donuts while running lines, or clustered together brainstorming with an ease that stiff old desks never allowed. 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Thank you for believing in them and in the power of a comfortable, welcoming space to learn in.","fullyFundedDate":1768189222310,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-fuels-creativity-in-the-theatre/10007457/","projectTitle":"Comfort Fuels Creativity in the Theatre Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7749943"},{"teacherId":9349390,"projectId":10250238,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The spiral notebooks, thermal laminating pouches, card stock, and teacher planner have been wonderful resources for our students and classroom all year.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited to use the new notebooks and supplies. The materials helped make our classroom feel organized and ready for learning. The card stock and laminating pouches have also let us create durable visual supports, learning activities, communication tools, and hands-on materials that students can use again and again. Our next steps are to continue building our students' academic, communication, and independence skills. We are currently working on lessons that encourage students to participate, communicate their ideas, practice classroom routines, and complete activities with greater independence. We will continue using these materials to create engaging activities and visual supports that meet each student's individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have the tools they need to learn, participate, and feel successful in the classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make learning more meaningful and accessible for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1777984459474,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-success-in-the-culinary-class/10250238/","projectTitle":"Supporting Success in the Culinary Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349390_orig.jpg?crop=2338,2338,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755747747686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349390"},{"teacherId":9349390,"projectId":10022231,"letterContent":"My students were excited to see their new materials at the beginning of the school year. Having their own notebooks and organized supplies helped them feel ready and proud to start the school year. 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Thank you to our donors for helping our students start the school year prepared and giving them the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1768619145161,"projectUrl":"project/clean-organized-and-productive-learnin/10022231/","projectTitle":"Clean, Organized, and Productive Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349390_orig.jpg?crop=2338,2338,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755747747686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349390"},{"teacherId":8471385,"projectId":8039876,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference for my Student Council students. The iPad has become an important tool in our classroom, especially when students are planning and promoting school activities. Students use it to sketch designs for decorations and events, create flyers, and edit content for our Student Council Instagram and TikTok accounts. Since cell phones are not allowed during the school day, the iPad gives students the opportunity to continue creating and editing content in class without having to use their personal phones. Students can also check out the iPad when they need additional time to work on Student Council projects at home.\r\n\r\nThe refrigerator has also been helpful because many of my students stay after school for meetings, decorating, and preparing for events. It gives them a place to keep food and drinks while they are working late. However, we have realized that it is a little too small for the number of students who use our Student Council room and it does not have a freezer area. We are very grateful for everything this project provided, and seeing how much our students use these resources has helped us better understand what they need to continue growing as student leaders.\r\n\r\nThank you to everyone who supported our project and invested in our students. Your generosity has given them tools that they use regularly to create, collaborate, and make our school a more exciting and welcoming place.","fullyFundedDate":1702666311316,"projectUrl":"project/stuco-kids-needs/8039876/","projectTitle":"Stuco Kids Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8471385"},{"teacherId":8329610,"projectId":8040141,"letterContent":"Part of my program required that students wear a specific dress code that some students could not afford. By having the shirts and and hoodies for students, I was able to get students started into the program at a quickers rate. \r\nThe students and parents alike were greatly appreciative of the resources as this would otherwise be an additional enexpected expense to an already stressful situation that was my program. Going forward, students can focus on the class assignents that they have for their core classes.","fullyFundedDate":1700354284746,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-them-here/8040141/","projectTitle":"Keeping Them Here","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Caracoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8329610"},{"teacherId":6460210,"projectId":10410553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! Your kindness and support mean so much to both me and my students.\r\n\r\nThe folders, hand sanitizer, table numbers, and other classroom supplies you donated may seem like small items, but they make a big difference in creating an organized, welcoming, and productive learning environment. These supplies help my students stay organized, keep our classroom clean and healthy, and make our daily learning routines run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I am able to spend more time focusing on what matters most—helping my students learn, grow, and feel successful in the classroom. Your support also reminds my students that there are people in their community who believe in their education and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of our students. 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