{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kenmore East High School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9281592,"projectId":8863410,"letterContent":"It is with deep gratitude that I thank you for your donation for a calming corner and activities. My new calming area is great and the students love it too! My students struggle with regulating their emotions and can get overwhelmed. A calming place to breathe and reset helps them immensely. I have encouraged them to find a calming corner in their own homes and to fill it with similar items. The puzzles are the most popular item and they love to work on one after their independent work. My students are also very grateful for the generous gift we received.","fullyFundedDate":1729713960390,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner-safe-space-and-activities/8863410/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner Safe Space and Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reinoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9281592"},{"teacherId":8804227,"projectId":8818424,"letterContent":"My students and I are so appreciative for your support of their creativity & mental health. The students were so excited to be able to use art materials we usually have very limited access to, and to create self-directed art pieces that challenged & delighted them.\r\nIn our classroom we focus on building technical & conceptual art skills, so this project has been a fun departure in which they were able to just explore what the medium could do, and how to use it more broadly. All students were completely engaged and had a lot of fun in the process.\r\nI feel that this project helped students loosen up a bit in their artmaking, and to see it as a tool to help them manage their emotional health in a truly healthy way. Thank you again for making this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1727350927292,"projectUrl":"project/expressive-gelli-plate-printing/8818424/","projectTitle":"Expressive Gelli Plate Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8804227_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666112641619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taking-flight"},{"teacherId":9798259,"projectId":8866935,"letterContent":"Thank you for such a great opportunity to enhance my student's learning in the classroom. They noticed right away when I put the new posters on the wall of our Constitution and events in early American history. This enhances the content in a simple, visual way, and I find they are referencing them often. \r\nA variety of the materials supplied were aimed at mental, social and emotional well being. The stress balls and sensory toys are calming. Not a day goes by they don't use them, and of course were very curious as to the new items in our room! The motivational post it notes and stickers are fun for the students and brings a smile to their faces. The students love the new rug and table to store our new materials too. We have an array of supplies such as coloring books/markers/ reading guides, chair bands, table baskets and paper organizers all for the students needs. \r\nThank you for this amazing opportunity to bring content to life, a sense of calm with the sensory items and supplies all aimed at creating a welcoming and safe learning environment. This was an incredible gift, and we are all very appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1733161672794,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-mind-leads-to-success/8866935/","projectTitle":"A Calm Mind Leads to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jaeger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798259"},{"teacherId":9799317,"projectId":8868719,"letterContent":"My students and I appreciate your generosity and donations. The safety goggles were a huge hit with my chemistry students, especially those who wear eyeglasses. These goggles were comfortable and fit easily over their glasses, unlike the smaller plastic ones I used before. This improvement has helped create a safer environment when working with caustic chemicals.\r\nThe students also really appreciated the Expo markers. They often use them during collaborative activities, especially when I conduct formative reviews. The variety of colors makes the learning experience more interactive and fun, allowing students to actively engage in their learning. This is particularly important in chemistry, a skill-based subject where students need to practice rather than just observe.\r\nMany of my students are high achievers involved in extracurricular activities, from sports to music to clubs. They often spend long hours at school and don't get home until after dinner. The snacks have been a welcome boost, helping them power through their day until they can eat a full meal.\r\nWe are all incredibly grateful to the donors whose generosity made these gifts possible for our classroom. Many of my students recognize this kindness and continue to pay it forward by embodying the same generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1729187894268,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health/8868719/","projectTitle":"Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9799317"},{"teacherId":9785264,"projectId":8842904,"letterContent":"I was so excited to have my project \"\"Seat\" Me Up for Success with Mental Health & Learning\" project funded by gracious and generous donors. Thank you very much for the set of 4 ergonomic active seating ball chairs, stress balls and Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation for Teens Book. When the supplies arrived in my room, the boxes were large and impressive. \r\nMy students couldn't wait to see what we received. The ergo balls required inflation, assembly and sitting for 24 hours to set so it was hard to see them and not use them....but we waited patiently. The book has great strategies for conquering anxiety, mastering emotions and building self-confidence. We refer to it often and talk about the ideas expressed most days. The stress balls are colorful, soft, squishy and a great fidget accessory. They are located in a bin with some other fidget toys but the balls always get selected first. They are accessible to anyone, anytime. My students gravitate right to the bin upon entering the room. One of my students will often pick up a color that makes her feel happy, express that and then say \"Ahhhh, I needed that\" as she squeezes the ball. The ergo balls are the seating of choice and allow students to get sensory input fostering improved participation in the lesson. They promote improved posture and upright seating. I seldom redirect students' focus. Teachers stop in my room to try them. Some statements my student have made about the ergo balls include: \"You gotta let everyone try this!\"; \"I Love it.\"; \"I'm never going to sit in the regular chair again.\" When asked, \"Would you like a regular chair, the response was \"I'm good thank you :)\" \r\nYour thoughtfulness and kindness is truly appreciated! My students thank you too!.","fullyFundedDate":1727874776797,"projectUrl":"project/seat-me-up-for-success-with-mental-hea/8842904/","projectTitle":"\"Seat\" Me Up for Success with Mental Health & Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiNicolantonio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785264"},{"teacherId":9796598,"projectId":8863426,"letterContent":"I was so pleased to get so many new resources into our classroom. We are using board games and finance books to engage our business students in hands-on learning about financial literacy and enhance their critical thinking skills - all while having fun with their peers. These activities are fun and engaging - they truly help to foster teamwork, problem-solving skills, and peer-to-peer communication. Some of the classroom books are a new addition to our classroom and we hope they will begin to provide many opportunities for our students to partake in some free reading time to help deepen their knowledge of financial literacy and begin to peel away some of the stress these topics tend to generate among them. \r\n\r\nThe variety of materials received will spark different interests and creative thoughts and the strategies to accomplish many diverse classroom activities and learning. These items will help continue to be a great motivator for enrollment and allow us to introduce more collaborative assignments and activities into our courses and after-school enrichment time for years to come! I am so thankful for my colleagues sharing info about Donors Choose and the Google.org Teen Mental Health Initiative which allowed all these great new supplies to quickly be put into use!","fullyFundedDate":1728341339218,"projectUrl":"project/adulting-101-taking-the-stress-out-of/8863426/","projectTitle":"Adulting 101 - Taking the Stress Out of Teen Finance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dorigo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9796598"},{"teacherId":9785734,"projectId":8844319,"letterContent":"The first set of photos we submitted was showing the use of the class set of compasses (a tool for Geometry class used to make constructions of shapes). The project we did this year was to help one of our school clubs decorate the \"Angel Tree\" located in the school Library. The \"Angel Tree\" holds dozens and dozens of paper tags/ornaments that identify gifts for needy families in our school and community. Gifts like toys for elementary aged students, gift cards to local grocery stores, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. The tree needed sprucing up, so our Geometry class decided to use the compasses provided to us by Donors Choose to create stars by constructing 2 isosceles triangles and then putting them together. You can see a couple students using the compasses to construct the triangles and then cut them out. The final products are hung in the photo of the \"Angel Tree\" in our school Library.\r\n\r\n2 other images included are of students in my Study Skills class. They are using the binders provided by Donors Choose to keep worksheets and notes organized.\r\n\r\nThe final 2 images are of students in my Algebra class completing a \"solving equations\" holiday worksheet. Once they solve each equation, the solution (answer) corresponds to a color. They color in the worksheet and I check the colors to make sure it's accurate. \r\n\r\nThank you all SO MUCH for providing much needed and much utilized school supplies. My Geometry, Algebra and Study Skills classes much appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1727830518733,"projectUrl":"project/organization-creativity-matter/8844319/","projectTitle":"Organization & Creativity Matter!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cleary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785734"},{"teacherId":6422925,"projectId":8829737,"letterContent":"We can not thank you enough for the generosity of your gift! Our students come down to our offices for respite throughout the day and have shared with us how much the fidgets and other sensory tools have helped them! Additionally, the games that we received have helped build rapport with even our shyest students. Several times a week we have students come down requesting to use certain items to help them regulate. We can not thank you enough for how this has really changed the culture of our counseling center but also our school. Students are now able to effectively use the counseling center to seek adult support and to help themself regulate and cope through life's daily challenges. \r\nIn addition, we were able to receive several books that have helped us expand our knowledge base. Each student walking in the doors has a unique set of needs and with your help we are better able to provide them with support. This gift has done amazing things already and I can't wait to see where we are able to grow the rest of the school year. Your generosity is noticed and appreciated daily by our students.","fullyFundedDate":1727699923366,"projectUrl":"project/calming-counseling-center/8829737/","projectTitle":"Calming Counseling Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rutkowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6422925"},{"teacherId":9785194,"projectId":8842775,"letterContent":"*We primarily use our donated classroom yoga mats and pillows for meditations on our \"Calm Fridays\" where we listen to a 10 minute guided meditation on The Calm App.\r\nThe mat provides a designated safe space for each student and they feel more excited when they get to pick the color of their mat or the specific fruit pillow they like. (which I scented with essential oils!)\r\n\r\n*When my students first saw the new classroom supplies, they were visibly excited and surprised, with many expressing \"oohs\" and \"ahhs\" - it definitely sparked a sense of novelty and enthusiasm for the upcoming school year, making them eager to start using the new materials each week. Some even commented on the bright colors and unique designs, showing a clear appreciation for the aesthetic appeal of the new supplies. It definitely brought a noticeable boost in excitement and positive energy to my classroom. The fresh supplies seemed to create a sense of anticipation for Fridays and engagement with the new supplies.\r\n\r\n*Following the recent donation to our classroom, the next step for our students involve deepening their understanding and appreciation for Personal Meditation and Mindfulness and helping them embrace it as a part of their daily routines even outside of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1727800658677,"projectUrl":"project/calm-fridays-in-the-classroom/8842775/","projectTitle":"Calm Fridays in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neuhaus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9785194_orig.jpg?crop=111,111,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727785912336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785194"},{"teacherId":7862177,"projectId":8842797,"letterContent":"The donation of 22 Korg CA-2 chromatic tuners has had a profound positive impact on the mental health of my band students. Prior to receiving these tuners, students struggled with tuning their instruments accurately and independently, often feeling frustrated and disheartened when they couldn't achieve the desired sound. Tuning can be a source of anxiety for musicians, especially for beginners who lack confidence in their abilities. With the addition of the Korg tuners, students now have the tools they need to tune their instruments quickly and efficiently, which has boosted their self-confidence and reduced the stress associated with tuning. This has allowed them to focus more on the joy of making music, rather than worrying about their instrument's sound quality.\r\n\r\nThe reaction from my students when the tuners were delivered was one of pure excitement and gratitude. Many of them immediately expressed how much they had been wanting a tuner of their own, and the sense of relief was evident as they recognized the value of the new equipment. Some students who had previously felt embarrassed about tuning their instruments in front of others now felt empowered, knowing they could tune privately and accurately. This small but significant change in their ability to maintain proper tuning has given them a sense of ownership and control over their learning. The excitement was not only about receiving new equipment, but also about the possibilities these tuners offered in helping them improve their musical skills.\r\n\r\nSince the tuners have been incorporated into our daily band practice, the students have utilized them consistently to improve their performances and overall musicianship. By ensuring their instruments are properly tuned at the start of each class, students are able to play with greater precision, which has directly enhanced the quality of the music we create together. More importantly, having these tuners has contributed to a more positive and productive learning environment, where students feel supported and capable. Their mental health has flourished as they experience fewer moments of frustration and more moments of accomplishment. My students and I are deeply grateful for the donation of these 22 Korg CA-2 tuners, as they have had a lasting, transformative impact on both our music and the emotional well-being of everyone involved.","fullyFundedDate":1727794462832,"projectUrl":"project/music-supports-teen-mental-health/8842797/","projectTitle":"Music Supports Teen Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aguglia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7862177"},{"teacherId":9797848,"projectId":8866030,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of my students and the entire staff at,Kenmore East High School, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of materials that support our students' mental health. \r\n\r\nIn today's challenging environment, mental health has become an essential aspect of our students' overall well-being. Your contribution provides invaluable resources that equip us to foster a safe and supportive atmosphere where our students can thrive emotionally and academically. The materials you provided, have already made a significant difference in our approach to mental health education and awareness. \r\n\r\nThe pencils- something as simple as a pencil can cause an incredable amount of stress in a students life. If a student comes to school without one, stress begins first period. The crazy pencils offer a comfort to the students since they can use it during class and return it for someone else to use. The blue organizer is used for students who have been absent, syudents have easy access to the work and no questions asked. Students have commented that having laminated review sheets is helpful because they can write on them and create their own notes. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible support. We are truly grateful for partners like you, who share our commitment to nurturing the mental health of our future leaders. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of many young people.","fullyFundedDate":1728410451897,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-project-for-my-students/8866030/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Project for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dolce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9797848"},{"teacherId":9797857,"projectId":8866040,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you all so very much for all that you have donated to my classroom and thereby my students. You have truly touched me and my ability to impact these young lives. I have been able to offer snacks and support for those that need those movement breaks built into lessons. By being able to offer food, students have been more focused and willing to work to get their assignments done and completed. Their brains have been able to work more efficiently and they are able to persevere through what has usually frustrated them .\r\n\r\nThe fidgets have allowed students who are easily distracted be able to focus better in class. It has even created good conversation about needing brain breaks and allowing ourselves the outlets we need to help us better focus in class. \r\n\r\nI feel as though the generosity of the Donor's has allowed me to meet the needs of my students in a way that I was not able to do before. My students are very appreciative of the fidgets, the games, snacks and stickers that we have been able to use as prizes or other motivational trinkets. The rings that students have been able to wear have been a real big hit. The stickers are fun decorations for the kids computers and they enjoy having some flair on their chromebooks. \r\n\r\nMy students were overjoyed when they first saw the materials and were so excited to be able to have access to these items. I can not thank you enough for all that you have done for my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1728419416942,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-project/8866040/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piotrowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9797857"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21899","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1030,"numTeachers":110,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":70,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"8 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"9.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.7,"schoolId":21899,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kenmore East High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kenmore East High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/kenmore-town-of-tonawanda-union-free-school-district/kenmore-east-senior-high-school/21899"}