{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring Valley High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":103868,"projectId":10042407,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Tepper Foundation for awarding my project and providing the funds to purchase the LEGO Harry Potter building sets, including the Diagon Alley Wizarding Shops and the Hogwarts Castle and Grounds models.\r\nThese materials are being used as part of a creative, hands-on learning experience for our students in the library. Through collaborative building and display projects, students are developing problem-solving, teamwork, and design skills while connecting their creativity with literacy and storytelling inspired by the world of Harry Potter. The models will also serve as engaging visual displays that attract students to the library and encourage them to explore reading and imaginative learning.\r\nYour generous support helps us create meaningful and innovative educational opportunities for our students. We are truly grateful for the Tepper Foundation's commitment to supporting schools and enriching student learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for investing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768848722722,"projectUrl":"project/from-books-to-bricks-building-the-wizar/10042407/","projectTitle":"From Books to Bricks: Building the Wizarding World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Politzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp103868_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644277268809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cpolitzer"},{"teacherId":103868,"projectId":9724684,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for supporting my project and providing the materials needed to bring it to life. Your generosity in awarding the supplies—including poster boards, markers, and decorative stickers has helped create an engaging and creative learning experience for our students.\r\n\r\nThese materials has allowed students to visually present their research, organize their ideas, and express their creativity while developing important academic skills. Having access to high-quality supplies makes a significant difference in encouraging student participation and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for helping make this project possible. Your support truly enhances the learning opportunities we are able to provide.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768681276946,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-in-action-creative-projects/9724684/","projectTitle":"Compassion in Action: Creative Projects for Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Politzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp103868_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644277268809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cpolitzer"},{"teacherId":10349898,"projectId":9894454,"letterContent":"This experience grew us as an institution. Students in the urban environment often do not have experience with agriculture. Nor do they even think about it! However, your donation made a difference as not only did they have fun building the aquaponics system: they loved watching it turn on and felt it very futuristic. We were able, as a class, to bond and open up conversations about agriculture. Accordingly, we will continue our pursuit of serving our school and giving back to the community agriculturally and we will try to expand our program so that we can recruit elementary an middle school students alike. We appreciate all that you taken to make this dream, thought, and idea come true for us, our peers, and our community! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763485736712,"projectUrl":"project/urban-aquaponics-the-use-of-science-beh/9894454/","projectTitle":"Urban Aquaponics: The Use of Science Behind Urban Agricultural Efficiency.","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Michael P. McWilliams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349898"},{"teacherId":103868,"projectId":9746562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding my project.. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to the sensory fidget toy sets and the Sharpie Glam Pop markers. It has sparked excitement and creativity among students. They are being used for projects, visual expression, and collaborative activities.\r\n\r\nThe Social Skills Lessons and Activities resource from John Wiley & Sons is an invaluable addition to our program. It provides structured, age-appropriate lessons that help students develop communication skills, empathy, and confidence. These skills are essential both in and out of school.\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond supplies. You are supporting students' emotional health, social growth, and love of learning. My students and I are truly grateful for your belief in them and for investing in their success.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1761173529419,"projectUrl":"project/reading-watching-listening-building/9746562/","projectTitle":"Reading, Watching & Listening: Building English Skills Through Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Politzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp103868_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644277268809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cpolitzer"},{"teacherId":8732009,"projectId":9614425,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for giving my students the opportunity to work on their pre-vocational skills. My students are amazing and a true inspiration! Although things can be challenging for then they always try so hard. A big focus this year is to encourage and help develop my students' independent and vocational skills. During pre-voc block we work on different skills necessary to help my students become more independent and ready to complete work related tasks. The I Can Work! has been really helpful in planning and designing our pre-vocational skills.","fullyFundedDate":1757094527883,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-learning/9614425/","projectTitle":"Life Skills Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8732009"},{"teacherId":103868,"projectId":9051924,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of LEGO sets in support of our LEGO Building initiative. Our school Library Media Center strives to offer a variety of extra curricular programs. We offer programs to help students engage in playful learning activities. We also try to provide opportunities for students with limited proficiency in English to learn how to build projects together.\r\nWe have a very large ELL(English Language Learners) population. The LEGO projects give students an opportunity to learn many skills while minimizing the language barrier. Lego projects give my students skills such as collaboration and basic STEM field skills. With the Through the projects, my students will expand their creativity and problem solving abilities. Being introduced to LEGO is their first step towards STEM skills.\r\n Thanks to your support, we have been able to offer a fun and therapeutic outlet that promotes mental wellness and community among our students.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in the importance of student well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1742675956474,"projectUrl":"project/relaxing-with-lego-building-projects/9051924/","projectTitle":"Relaxing With LEGO Building Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Politzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp103868_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644277268809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cpolitzer"},{"teacherId":103868,"projectId":9036234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our low-tech tech projects and activities through DonorsChoose. Your contributions have helped create a space where students can dream, create, and connect with one another in meaningful ways.\r\nThanks to you, students completed their dream boards—an inspiring project that encouraged them to visualize their goals and futures. We've also begun learning how to crochet! These hands-on activities are more than just creative outlets—they're kinetic, social, and joyful experiences that give our students a break from the pressures of academics.\r\nThe library has transformed into a warm and welcoming environment where students gather, learn new skills, and enjoy being together. It's quickly becoming one of their favorite places in school—thanks to you.\r\nWe're so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1736445258022,"projectUrl":"project/my-high-school-library-low-tech-makerspa/9036234/","projectTitle":"My High School Library Low Tech Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Politzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp103868_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644277268809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cpolitzer"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_23033","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1470,"numTeachers":89,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":77,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.6,"schoolId":23033,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Spring Valley High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Spring Valley High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/east-ramapo-central-school-district/spring-valley-high-school/23033"}