{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spanish Springs High School","outOfStateSupporters":30.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10658173,"projectId":10612998,"letterContent":"Thank you for the opportunity to provide a little extra for our students. Your donation is allowing us to help students have snacks that they otherwise would not have to help them keep their energy levels up after their workouts or because they do not have much for food from home. \r\n\r\nThe PE equipment will give us the ability to have more students stay active all at once instead of having to take turns and share. Keeping kids on task is difficult when they are not actively doing something so the extra assistance will allow us to run our classes more effectively and keep the students engaged.","fullyFundedDate":1789126603315,"projectUrl":"project/rogers-class/10612998/","projectTitle":"Rogers Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10658173"},{"teacherId":8129133,"projectId":10585358,"letterContent":"The new basketballs have already made a meaningful difference for the Spanish Springs High School Boys Basketball Program. Our players are using them every day during practices to work on fundamental skills such as ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and defensive positioning. Having new, quality basketballs gives our players more opportunities to get repetitions and focus on improving their individual skills while also preparing for team play.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment that stood out was when the players first saw the new basketballs. They were excited to have new equipment specifically for their program and were eager to get on the court and start using them. The energy in the gym immediately picked up as players grabbed the new basketballs and began shooting and working on their skills. For a basketball program, having dependable equipment is important because so much of our practice time is spent handling and shooting the ball.\r\n\r\nOur current focus is preparing our players for the upcoming season. We are working on individual fundamentals while building those skills into our offensive and defensive systems. Players are working on shooting consistency, ball handling under pressure, passing, footwork, rebounding, defensive communication, and making good decisions on the court. The new basketballs allow us to spend more time practicing and developing these skills together.\r\n\r\nThe next step for our players is to take the individual skills they have been practicing and apply them in competitive, game-like situations. We will continue using drills that challenge players to communicate, make quick decisions, and execute under pressure. As we progress, we will incorporate more scrimmage situations so our players can apply what they have learned and understand how their individual responsibilities contribute to the success of the entire team.\r\n\r\nOur basketball program is about more than developing athletes. We want our players to learn the importance of teamwork, commitment, discipline, communication, perseverance, and accountability. The lessons they learn through basketball can carry over into the classroom, their relationships, and their lives beyond high school.\r\n\r\nWe are extremely grateful to the donors who made this project possible. Your generosity provided the Spanish Springs boys basketball program with equipment that our players will use throughout the season and beyond. Seeing the excitement on our players' faces when they first received the new basketballs was a great reminder that support from our community can have a direct impact on our student-athletes. Thank you for investing in our players, our program, and their opportunity to grow both on and off the court.","fullyFundedDate":1788643613138,"projectUrl":"project/equip-our-team-new-basketballs-for-a-wi/10585358/","projectTitle":"Equip Our Team: New Basketballs for a Winning Season","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Penney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129133"},{"teacherId":8105898,"projectId":9988983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing notebooks and calculators for our students! These supplies will make a meaningful difference in our students' ability to stay organized, complete their work, and have the tools they need to be successful in math and other classes. Having their own materials helps students feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond simply providing school supplies—it shows our students that their education matters and that people believe in their potential. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us create a classroom where every student has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for investing in our students and their future!","fullyFundedDate":1768048084818,"projectUrl":"project/learn-math-via-play/9988983/","projectTitle":"Learn Math Via Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8105898"},{"teacherId":8105898,"projectId":7999771,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing notebooks and calculators for our students! These supplies will make a meaningful difference in our students' ability to stay organized, complete their work, and have the tools they need to be successful in math and other classes. Having their own materials helps students feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond simply providing school supplies—it shows our students that their education matters and that people believe in their potential. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us create a classroom where every student has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you for investing in our students and their future!","fullyFundedDate":1699236891757,"projectUrl":"project/modernize-the-math-classroom/7999771/","projectTitle":"Modernize the Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8105898"},{"teacherId":9355558,"projectId":9989006,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness, our students now have access to tools that have become valuable for both social-emotional learning and positive behavioral support in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of my students face social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that can make school difficult at times. The campaign has provided a meaningful incentive that motivates students to engage in their learning, meet behavioral expectations, and persevere through challenges. Students earn access to gaming breaks by demonstrating responsible decision-making, self-management, and other positive behaviors that are essential for success in school and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1768147981422,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-learning-sel-and-positive-rein/9989006/","projectTitle":"Level Up Learning: SEL and Positive Reinforcement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mulligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9355558_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699998481268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355558"},{"teacherId":10399560,"projectId":9995099,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom lighting project. Thanks to your donation, my students now have access to a more comfortable, calming, and welcoming learning environment that better meets their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThe fluorescent light covers and supplemental lighting have made an immediate and noticeable difference in our classroom. Many of my students are sensitive to the harsh glare and constant hum of traditional fluorescent lights. For some, these sensory challenges can make it difficult to concentrate, stay regulated, and fully engage in learning. With the addition of the light covers and alternative lighting, our classroom has become a much more peaceful and inviting space.\r\n\r\nStudents have shared how much they enjoy the softer lighting, often commenting that the room feels calmer and more comfortable. The change has helped create an environment where students can focus more easily, participate more confidently, and feel more relaxed throughout the school day. As a special education teacher, creating a supportive atmosphere is essential, and these resources have helped us do exactly that.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the improved lighting has positively impacted our classroom culture. The space feels warm, welcoming, and safe, giving students a place where they can learn, collaborate, and grow. Small environmental changes can have a significant effect on student well-being, and your contribution has helped make our classroom a place where students feel supported and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour donation was not just a gift of materials. It was an investment in the comfort, well-being, and success of every student who enters our classroom. The benefits of these resources will continue to be felt each day as students learn in an environment designed to help them thrive.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us create a learning space that truly supports student needs. Your kindness and generosity have made a lasting impact, and we are so thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768106814001,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-the-classroom/9995099/","projectTitle":"Light Up the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399560"},{"teacherId":8125772,"projectId":10161541,"letterContent":"The electric stapler, Expo markers, and large supply of colored paper have had a meaningful impact on my high school math classroom by making my teaching more efficient, organized, and engaging for students. The electric stapler has been especially helpful because it gives me the opportunity to staple copies and prepare classroom materials on my own while maintaining test security at my school. When assessments need to be printed, copied, and prepared, I can staple them myself without having to rely on someone else to handle or see the materials. This is important because maintaining the security and confidentiality of tests is a major responsibility in a high school setting. The electric stapler also saves me time when preparing large amounts of materials for my students. Instead of spending a significant amount of time manually stapling packets, I can quickly prepare assignments, notes, quizzes, and tests and spend more of my time focusing on instruction and supporting my students. Expo markers have also made a significant difference in how students participate in my math classroom. Math is a subject where showing the steps and explaining the reasoning behind an answer is extremely important, and the Expo markers allow every student to have an opportunity to demonstrate their thinking on the board. Having multiple colors available allows students to organize their work and make different parts of a problem easier to identify. For example, students can use one color to write the original equation, another color to show their calculations, and another color to highlight their final answer. This color-coding can make complicated problems easier to understand and allows students and their classmates to visually follow the process used to reach a solution. Using Expo markers also encourages students to get out of their seats, participate in the lesson, and take ownership of their learning. Instead of simply watching me work through a problem, students become active participants by showing their own strategies and discussing their work with others. The colored paper has also been extremely useful in my classroom because it helps with organization, differentiation, and student engagement. I can use different colors of paper for different types of assignments or activities, which allows students to quickly recognize what they are working on. For example, one color could be used for class notes, another for practice activities, and another for exit tickets or assessments. This makes it easier for students to organize their materials and reduces the chances of assignments getting lost or confused. Colored paper is also useful for creating interactive math activities, foldables, reference sheets, posters, and other hands-on learning materials. The different colors help important information stand out and can make mathematical concepts more visually appealing and memorable. In a high school math classroom, where students can sometimes become overwhelmed by complicated equations and procedures, using color can help break information into manageable sections and provide students with another way to connect with the material. Overall, the electric stapler, Expo markers, and colored paper may seem like simple classroom supplies, but they have made a significant difference in my ability to create an organized, secure, and engaging learning environment. These supplies save valuable instructional time, encourage student participation, support organization, and provide students with different ways to interact with and understand mathematics.","fullyFundedDate":1776113239517,"projectUrl":"project/supply-the-room/10161541/","projectTitle":"Supply the Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reugebrink","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125772"},{"teacherId":7159744,"projectId":9995087,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donations my students have seen a decrease in the number of negative interactions with peers and staff. The consumables were added to our PBIS cabinet allowing students to pick snacks as rewards for positive interactions. The bean bags have allowed students to choose specific seating, when rewards are presented. The books with SEL skills have allowed me to teach the students new ways to interact with their negative feelings.\r\nWhen we received the packages the students were pumped to have more prize and seating options available in the classroom.\r\nI look forward to building on the positive classroom experience thanks to your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1770069665558,"projectUrl":"project/sel-differentiated-needs-and-pbis/9995087/","projectTitle":"SEL, Differentiated Needs, and PBIS","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mead","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7159744_orig.jpg?crop=1773,1773,x1880,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701208092895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7159744"},{"teacherId":8016680,"projectId":10077303,"letterContent":"The Bluetooth speakers that parents generously donated have had a meaningful impact on creating a more positive and engaging classroom environment for students. Having clear, consistent audio allows instructions, videos, and learning materials to be shared more effectively, ensuring all students can hear and stay focused. This has reduced distractions caused by repeating directions and has helped lessons run more smoothly, making the classroom feel calmer and more organized.\r\nThe speakers have also supported a more inclusive learning atmosphere by accommodating different learning styles. Audio-enhanced lessons, educational videos, and read-alouds help auditory learners better grasp key concepts, while background music during independent or group work has helped many students remain relaxed and productive. The improved sound quality means students no longer struggle to hear from certain areas of the room, promoting equal access to learning opportunities for everyone.\r\nBeyond academics, the speakers have strengthened classroom community and student well-being. Music has been used during transitions, brain breaks, and class celebrations, helping to boost morale and create a welcoming environment. These moments foster positive relationships, reduce stress, and make the classroom a place where students feel comfortable and motivated to learn. Overall, the parents' donation has played an important role in enhancing both the educational experience and the emotional climate of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770066755086,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-audio/10077303/","projectTitle":"Engaging Audio","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bishop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8016680_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642263409706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8016680"},{"teacherId":9370347,"projectId":10016387,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of printer paper, tissues, and a stapler for our classroom. These are the essential \"behind-the-scenes\" supplies that keep our daily lessons running smoothly. Having a reliable stapler and a steady supply of paper allows us to dive straight into our projects without delay, and I truly appreciate you thinking of our needs to help create a more organized learning environment.\r\nThe tissues, in particular, are a lifesaver for keeping our space clean and healthy throughout the week. It is so heartening to have your support, as these contributions directly impact the students' comfort and productivity. Thank you for your kindness and for being such an active part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1768512972027,"projectUrl":"project/sel-supplies-for-students-with-disabilit/10016387/","projectTitle":"SEL Supplies for Students With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ware","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370347_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x166,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700086771424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370347"},{"teacherId":8032163,"projectId":9997977,"letterContent":"My students have immensely enjoyed seeing new habitats for their classroom betta fish. With your generous donation, we bought two new fish tanks that a student, who sometimes is disengaged, took home and decorated with aquatic plants, gravel and logs. He now participates regularly in class! The students love observing the fish swimming amongst the plants, watching new snails eat algae and lay their eggs and generally relax when nearby. We also installed new led lights around the room to bring more light into the classroom without having to turn on the overhead lights. Informal surveys of classes have told me that they detest the overhead lights and love the led lights plus open windows (which we are lucky to have) I stead. It's very calming, they say","fullyFundedDate":1768585909140,"projectUrl":"project/creatively-calming/9997977/","projectTitle":"Creatively Calming","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8032163_orig.png?crop=256,256,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740589980614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8032163"},{"teacherId":8168605,"projectId":10014207,"letterContent":"Your support through DonorsChoose has made a real and meaningful difference in my resource English classroom. The pencil dispenser has helped eliminate a daily barrier for students who often come unprepared, allowing them to quickly and independently access what they need without stress or embarrassment. This small change has improved transitions, reduced disruptions, and helped students feel more confident and ready to learn from the moment they walk in.\r\n\r\nThe bean bags and flexible seating options have created a more comfortable and welcoming environment, which is especially important for students in special education who may experience anxiety or struggle with focus. Having a choice in where and how they sit has increased engagement and helped students regulate themselves during reading and writing tasks. Additionally, the notebooks and pencils have ensured that every student has consistent access to essential materials, allowing them to fully participate in lessons. 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