{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert McQueen High School","outOfStateSupporters":45.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9357343,"projectId":10611125,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! My students are loving the games. It's so great to see this next generation develop and strengthen friendships through low stakes competition. We all know that having an experience with someone deepens relationships and gives us more information to develop social skills and habits.\r\n\r\nThey are also being given the opportunity to get to know their classmates in a very low stakes social environment. Barriers come down and students express joy, disappointment, competition, support, and friendship. Games without screens help them to learn to read people's expressions, hear disappointment amongst other emotions. This allows them to bond with their peers in a way that screens inhibit.\r\n\r\nThanks again for helping to build my classroom environment in a very positive direction. I also love that students are learning how to play. Play even at a high school level is important.","fullyFundedDate":1789087187182,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-activities-for/10611125/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Activities for Highschool Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dobson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357343"},{"teacherId":4974975,"projectId":10532542,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our special education students! Because of your donation, our students will have access to PE equipment that allows them to participate in a variety of sports and fitness activities. 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They know my room is a safe place, and they know that can transfer across the school if they keep working on it. \r\n\r\nStudents have been able to use their self-control and self-calming skills to be able to get their work done. They are using what is necessary for them to be successful. \r\n\r\nStudents have shown this has helped in the level of their work. It is a great thing to see them grow on a daily basis, and this is due to your support.","fullyFundedDate":1699903254363,"projectUrl":"project/lavelys-safe-and-welcoming-classroom/7993769/","projectTitle":"Lavely’s Safe and Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lavely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350587"},{"teacherId":9352145,"projectId":10582038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing teachers to purchase materials needed for their classrooms. Our classrooms have been historically under funded in Nevada and each year, I look forward to being able to provide the things. The department of education does not. Being able to purchase items that I need for my students to grow in who they are as well as in the language I teach has been a blessing.\r\nMy students, from freshmen to seniors, have enjoyed connecting with their peers in a way that, for many, is new to them; they're creating real life bonds through conversation, laughter, and through the joy of board games.","fullyFundedDate":1788645832970,"projectUrl":"project/tech-free-sel-and-cultural-activities/10582038/","projectTitle":"Tech-Free SEL and Cultural Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352145"},{"teacherId":8127192,"projectId":10328437,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our Biology and Environmental Science students now have access to new curriculum materials that will enrich their learning and help bring science to life in the classroom. Your contribution is more than just funding resources; it is an investment in our students' curiosity, growth, and future success.\r\n\r\nThe new curriculum will provide engaging, up-to-date lessons and activities that encourage critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and a deeper understanding of the natural world. These materials will help students explore important biological and environmental concepts while building the skills they need to become informed citizens and future problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and school community, thank you for making this opportunity possible. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on the learning experiences of many students, and we are incredibly grateful for your support of science education.","fullyFundedDate":1782707355635,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-biology-environmental-science-cl/10328437/","projectTitle":"A New Biology & Environmental Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8127192_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759336873345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8127192"},{"teacherId":10408934,"projectId":10033647,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has become an even more welcoming, engaging, and exciting place for my students to learn Spanish and experience culture in meaningful ways. The printer has already made a huge impact by allowing me to create colorful visuals, vocabulary activities, cultural materials, and personalized resources that support all learners, especially my visual learners. Students are much more engaged when they can interact with high-quality materials that bring language and culture to life.\r\nThe karaoke machine has quickly become one of the most exciting additions to our classroom. My students absolutely love using music to practice pronunciation, build confidence speaking Spanish, and celebrate Hispanic culture in a fun and memorable way. Even some of my quieter students have come out of their shells during our music and speaking activities. It has helped create a joyful classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and taking risks with the language.\r\nThe food and school supplies have also made a tremendous difference. Having snacks available helps students feel cared for and supported, especially during long school days, and the classroom supplies ensure students have what they need to be successful and participate fully. These items may seem simple, but they truly help create a sense of belonging and community in our classroom.\r\nYour kindness and generosity have directly impacted my students every single day. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where students feel supported, excited to learn, and connected through language and culture.","fullyFundedDate":1769194334620,"projectUrl":"project/building-belonging-through-spanish-and-c/10033647/","projectTitle":"Building Belonging Through Spanish and Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10408934_orig.png?crop=474,474,x404,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789074114238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10408934"},{"teacherId":8146337,"projectId":10001481,"letterContent":"Reading and teaching Far From the Tree the past few weeks has been a true pleasure - for both my students and me! First, the excitement of having a brand new, hard-bound, book, that no one else has read, was thrilling! Obtaining new supplies, especially novels, happens rarely in education. And while I will always appreciate the importance of exposing students to \"the classics\" of literature, there's also a demand for introducing new, modern and relatable literature, if encouraging a love of reading is a goal. \r\n\r\nThese past few weeks have been filled with engaging class discussions and interesting narrative writing. Students love to share personal stories that relate to characters in their reading and this novel has provided many opportunities for that. Throughout the novel, we've studied the symbolism and allusions present and the pictures I shared show some of the character analysis and development we've been tracking. One of the things that students have loved about this book is the shifting narration between the 3 main characters - as each character has a unique personailty.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping to fund these novels! They've been a fun and valuable addition to my curriculum that I would not have been able to get without this program. I hope Donors Choose continues to help educators enrich their lessons and classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768687723424,"projectUrl":"project/navigating-identity-and-acceptance-throu/10001481/","projectTitle":"Navigating Identity and Acceptance Through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8146337_orig.jpg?crop=782,782,x206,y244&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768426958263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8146337"},{"teacherId":9654207,"projectId":10011061,"letterContent":"Before this project, I had received funding for two other small class projects, both focused on everyday classroom supplies like tissues and batteries. Those were super helpful, and I'm appreciative for the support. However, the results from this project have surpassed anything I could have hoped for. My class set of Trevor Noah's Born a Crime have been a huge hit, and it's all thanks to donors like you. \r\nTo end the year in my English 3-4 Honors class, we've begun reading our copies of Born a Crime, and students are loving it. Usually with a whole class text, there are a fair number of students whose attention is split, and miss their \"cue\" when something funny or shocking happens. Not so with Born a Crime. There's muffled giggles and shocked gasps at all the right places. When Trevor writes of his familial affection, they say, \"awww\". When the stakes are raised and injustice rears its ugly head, they whisper, \"no way!\" to each other. When we finish our scheduled chapter, students struggle to disengage, asking to read \"just a little more\" before moving on to the next activity. Let me tell you, as a teacher, it's music to my ears. I hope it is to yours, as well. \r\nWhen considering our writing, I've been so excited to create our own memoir assignments, which I've included in pictures. This will culminate in the semester final, in which students are making a time capsule to emulate their sophomore year of high school. This will span from music favorites in a playlist to research on sleep schedules and cell phone usage. It's a delight to see reading and writing come together this way, and to make that happen, you must start with the right book. \r\nAs I mentioned in my application, there is value in rigorous, traditional texts. But when it comes to modern students, they often need a taste of the modern text. Again, thank you so much for your support. We'll continue to read and protect these books for years to come, starting today.","fullyFundedDate":1768333997426,"projectUrl":"project/modern-memoirs-class-set-of-trevor-noah/10011061/","projectTitle":"Modern Memoirs: Class Set of Trevor Noah's Born a Crime","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654207_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742531069690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellymcqueen"},{"teacherId":4974975,"projectId":9977462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our CLS classroom. Because of your donation, our students now have access to a vacuum and essential cleaning supplies that are making a meaningful difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nThese tools are more than just equipment, they are opportunities. Our students are actively building important life skills such as responsibility, organization, and self-care. Through hands-on practice, they are learning how to maintain their environment, which directly supports their independence both in school and beyond.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping empower our students to grow in confidence and take pride in their abilities. We are truly grateful for your investment in their success and future.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1776163082600,"projectUrl":"project/building-real-world-job-skills-through-h/9977462/","projectTitle":"Building Real World Job Skills Through Hands-On Training","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Souza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4974975_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753734595367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lucia-reno"},{"teacherId":10420599,"projectId":10065437,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for your generosity! My students and I are deeply grateful to have received the awesome German books. Your support has opened doors to knowledge, imagination, and opportunity for all of my German students. Because of your kindness, these books will inspire learning, growth, and hopefully a lifelong love of German. \r\n\r\nMy students have been busy reading the new books and increasing their reading skills and German language skills. One student in particular, has already read five of the new books, and is so excited he has more books to read before the end of the school year!\r\nI'm hoping he can get some of the other students to want to compete with him so that they all will have read at least 3 books by the end of this year.","fullyFundedDate":1769808113188,"projectUrl":"project/little-german-book-library/10065437/","projectTitle":"Little German Book Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arnold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10420599"},{"teacherId":9423890,"projectId":9994911,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of AED demonstration machines to our high school health program. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students and our broader school community.\r\nBecause of your contribution, our students now can engage in hands-on learning with realistic equipment, allowing them to better understand how Automated External Defibrillators function in emergency situations. This experience goes far beyond textbook instruction—it builds confidence, reinforces critical thinking, and empowers students with the practical skills needed to respond effectively in a cardiac emergency.\r\nSudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, and immediate action can save lives. By equipping our classroom with these AED demo units, you are helping to prepare a generation of students who are not only informed but also capable of stepping in during life-threatening situations. The knowledge and confidence they gain today could one day make the difference between life and death for someone in our community.\r\nYour generosity also helps foster a culture of awareness, responsibility, and service among our students. They are learning that they have the power to make a difference, and that lesson is invaluable.\r\nOn behalf of our students, faculty, and school community, thank you for your commitment to education. Your donation is truly an investment in lives and students.","fullyFundedDate":1768106980646,"projectUrl":"project/health-classes-aed-demo-machines/9994911/","projectTitle":"Health Classes AED Demo Machines","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Waters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9423890"},{"teacherId":9348839,"projectId":10000091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. We are using the new resources daily to increase student engagement, collaboration, and positive social skills. One of our favorite moments has been students working together at the multi-game table during earned incentive time—taking turns, communicating respectfully, and cheering each other on. The art supplies, glue guns, and cardstock have also supported hands-on projects where students create visual supports and personal goal trackers, making learning both meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were especially thrilled by the game table, fidgets, and flexible seating options like the yoga balls and chair bands. Many students asked right away when they could earn time to use them, which has been incredibly motivating. Since then, students have been consistently completing their work to earn incentives, and overall engagement and teamwork have noticeably increased.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these materials to support current lessons in math, social skills, and self-regulation. We are incorporating the flash cards, number line, and games like UNO and Tapple into small-group instruction, while movement and sensory tools help students stay focused and ready to learn. Your support has truly given our students a more welcoming, motivating space, and we are so grateful for the peek you've taken into our classroom and the lasting impact you've made on our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768186698818,"projectUrl":"project/the-engagement-equation-it-adds-up/10000091/","projectTitle":"The Engagement Equation: It Adds Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348839_orig.jpg?crop=439,439,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699201999122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348839"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_49564","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1545,"numTeachers":75,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":53,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"20.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.5,"schoolId":49564,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Robert McQueen High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Robert McQueen High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/robert-mcqueen-high-school/49564"}