{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kenmore West High School","outOfStateSupporters":20.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9770803,"projectId":8809518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the supplies to help my students develop their work-based learning skills and increase their overall self-esteem! We are so proud of their accomplishments over the past few weeks and because of your donations, we'll be able to sustain our program for a while longer! \r\n\r\nThe students have had a chance to make treats for dogs using a borrowed toaster oven, but the supplies you provided us have allowed us to develop and sustain a school based Enterprise! We even decided to donate the money that was made to provide relief funds for the Red Cross as they help people who have suffered in the Los Angeles wild fires! They have been excited to bake, package and deliver these dog treats. We have worked on advertisements, pricing and package appeal. The high school students are proud and feel a true sense of accomplishment as they worked through a team effort to get this done! \r\n\r\nOverall, we know, we could not have done this without your donations and belief in our abilities to do GOOD and be GOOD, god bless and go BILLS!!","fullyFundedDate":1727056351126,"projectUrl":"project/school-based-enterprise-to-improve-men/8809518/","projectTitle":"School - Based Enterprise to Improve Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zuccari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770803"},{"teacherId":9140588,"projectId":8873196,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of my classroom project! Your kindness and willingness to invest in my students' education means the world to us.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students and other children in the community had access to presents and holiday cheer, which will make learning more engaging and meaningful. Seeing their excitement when they use these new gifts has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provides essential tools for learning but also shows my students that there are people out there who believe in them and their potential. Thank you for being a champion for education and for making a real difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1730898575579,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-play-keeps-the-sad-away/8873196/","projectTitle":"Fun and Play Keeps the Sad Away","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9140588_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691235497316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9140588"},{"teacherId":9797772,"projectId":8865855,"letterContent":"Our Girls Leadership Academy used the new resources toward our mentoring program working with 2nd grade classrooms in one of our elementary schools. Each week for 8 weeks, our high school students went in (as pairs) to provide friendship activities and spread positive messages.\r\nTwo activities that stand out are our story of the \"warm fuzzies\" and also our snowman activity. The first one involved our creation of warm fuzzies using the pom poms and googly eyes we received from our grant. The high schoolers read a story to the elementary students about how spreading kindness makes everyone feel warm and fuzzy inside. Then each student and classroom received a warm fuzzy (that our high schoolers made) as a tangible reminder to be kind. The second activity involved making snowmen together with the snowman craft kit we received with the grant. This was a fun activity leading up to the school break and the little kids loved it so much!\r\nEach of these activities meant so much to all the students involved. The teachers of the elementary students said it was the highlight of the week when the Girls Leadership Academy would come to visit. \r\nOur next steps are to use the remaining crafts for either another elementary school or a nursing home. \r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMichele Taberski","fullyFundedDate":1729860961843,"projectUrl":"project/help-girls-leadership-academy-make-a-dif/8865855/","projectTitle":"Help Girls Leadership Academy Make a Difference in Their Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taberski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9797772"},{"teacherId":9780359,"projectId":8829931,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for our sponsored project! From the day of arrival, students have learned so many things about putting a project together (an aquarium and grow bed), planning a trip to shop for fish, maintaining a healthy environment for the fish and plants, etc.\r\nStudents were able to work in pairs to put together different parts of the Aqua Sprouts Garden set up. Once established, we read through the pamphlet on how to best prepare our system for our plants and fish.\r\nOnce this was done, we were able to take a trip to a fish store and purchase our fish, a heater and some fun aquarium decorations. We also have added a timed food dispenser to help our fish and plants survive our breaks and snow days. \r\nStudents love coming into the room everyday to check on our fish and plants. Some days, they ask about our fish before even saying hello. We will continue to take good care of our fish and plants and to learn lots more about ecosystems as we delve into further exploration with our Aquasystems Garden as our guide.\r\nWe are all very grateful to our donors!! Again, thank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1727655642399,"projectUrl":"project/gardening-and-fish-care-as-a-tool-for-me/8829931/","projectTitle":"Gardening and Fish Care as a Tool for Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pidanick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9780359"},{"teacherId":9787259,"projectId":8848982,"letterContent":"I can't begin to thank you enough for your generous donation. Having these supplies have helped us tremendously and the students are so grateful for them. Often times, these students come into school in an escalated state and it can be difficult to bring them to a space of calm. It is important for us to help them so that they feel ready to tackle the day and are prepared to move forward with the necessary tools to regulate their emotions. With your generous donation, we have been able to provide students with things such as fidget toys, snacks, and coloring supplies to provide an atmosphere where they feel comfortable enough to calm down and work through their emotions.\r\n\r\nJust having these supplies available let the students know that this is a safe space where they feel supported and that makes a huge impact! Through your support, we have been able to help so many students and we are so very thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1728257303403,"projectUrl":"project/kraft-cares/8848982/","projectTitle":"Kraft Cares","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kraft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787259"},{"teacherId":9800438,"projectId":8870886,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to my DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your support, I'm able to provide my students with the resources they need to succeed and thrive.\r\nYour kindness will have a lasting impact, not only on the materials in our classroom, but also on the lives of the students who will benefit from them. Your belief in the power of education is truly inspiring, and I cannot thank you enough for your role in making this possible.\r\nWe are excited to put your donation to use, and I look forward to sharing the positive changes your gift will bring to our classroom. Your support helps create a brighter future, one student at a time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference. You are helping to create a world of opportunity for our learners, and for that, we are all incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1729014849320,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-cozy-and-snacky/8870886/","projectTitle":"Comfy, Cozy, and Snacky","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9800438"},{"teacherId":9485745,"projectId":8863293,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Kenmore West High School, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of soccer balls, footballs, books, and anti-anxiety coloring books. Your thoughtful contribution has made a significant impact on our school community, especially during the holiday season.\r\nFor many of our elementary students, the gift of a new soccer ball or football brings not only a sense of excitement but also an opportunity to engage in healthy physical activity and teamwork. These sports items provide an outlet for energy and promote collaboration, helping students build relationships with their peers, stay active, and develop essential skills both on and off the field.\r\nThe books you donated have sparked a love for reading in many of our students. For young learners, access to a variety of reading materials is crucial to their academic growth. The stories and information these books provide expand their horizons, improve literacy, and encourage a lifelong passion for learning. For some students, these books are the first they've had of their own, and your donation has truly inspired their curiosity and creativity.\r\nAdditionally, the anti-anxiety coloring books have been especially appreciated. Many of our students face various challenges that affect their mental well-being, and these thoughtful coloring books provide a calming and therapeutic activity. They help students express themselves, manage stress, and feel more centered during busy or challenging times. This thoughtful addition has provided students with a meaningful tool to navigate their emotions in a constructive way.\r\nYour support during this time of year has made the holidays brighter for our students and helped to foster a sense of community and care within our school. We are deeply thankful for your generosity and for the joy and comfort you've brought to our students. You helped make the Community Club Holiday Party a success!\r\nOn behalf of Community Club, thank you for making a real difference in the lives of our students. Your kindness has helped create a lasting impact that will continue to benefit our school community for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1730382216209,"projectUrl":"project/community-club/8863293/","projectTitle":"Community Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reidell-Maczka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9485745_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728390836405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/communityclub"},{"teacherId":9798074,"projectId":8866496,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of our worm composting project. My students were excited to see the composting setups and curious how worm composting works. Some shared their desire to garden more at home because of how they enjoy it and it's makes them happy. A couple students admitted to being afraid of worms but they are working on their comfort level. They have taken ownership of the composter and look forward to feeding the worms. \r\n\r\nThe worms have been busy breaking down food scrapes, egg cartons and other items that would normally be thrown in the garbage. \r\n\r\nMy students have learned about the benefits of composting and how worms are used in some composting applications. We are now to the point where we have enough worm castings to use as a fertilizer to plant food in our next unit as we continue to be mindful of our impacts and connect positively with nature.","fullyFundedDate":1728422838294,"projectUrl":"project/health-and-wellness-through-worm-compost/8866496/","projectTitle":"Health and Wellness Through Worm Composting","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Malley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798074"},{"teacherId":8190663,"projectId":8833393,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support and generosity to fund \"Calming Creativity Options to Motivate Students.\" Students have joyfully enjoyed eating the snacks you provided while creating artwork. When students stomachs are full they were better set to engage in their creative aspirations. \r\n\r\nWe have put the various art supplies we requested to good use. We used the transparency film to create a grid for our Memory Project portraits. Our portraits will be mailed back to the Memory Project to distribute back to the children in Honduras, who experience poverty and homelessness. \r\n\r\nStudents were surprised to see a functioning and working sharpener. We use the electrical sharpener on a daily basis to sharpen our pencils and for our DO NOW prompts.\r\nWe look forward to continue using all the supplies and materials you have funded for our art room.","fullyFundedDate":1727652313130,"projectUrl":"project/calming-creativity-options-to-motivate-s/8833393/","projectTitle":"Calming Creativity Options to Motivate Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sikorski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8190663_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y776&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660676037085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8190663"},{"teacherId":9783028,"projectId":8837138,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your contributions to my classroom and students. They were beyond excited to see the packages arriving! \r\nThe students were excited to see the chrome book chargers. Some of them struggle to get them charged at home, so having access to a charger at school was a huge relief for them. \r\nStudents have really enjoyed access to the snack drawer and have mentioned that knowing that they can grab a granola bar has allowed them to focus better in class. Some students don't have a lunch period so being able to provide them with a little snack is huge. The packs of gum as prizes for top scores in Blooket is easily a favorite!\r\nThank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1727665381824,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-supplies-for-success/8837138/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Supplies for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harned","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9783028"},{"teacherId":6189486,"projectId":8817795,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your contributions to my classroom and students. They were beyond excited to see the packages arriving and even more excited to help put the resources into place!\r\n\r\nOur overhead lights are covered with clouds, softening the room's lighting. When paired with the floor lamps, we can set a calm mood in the space. The LED lights are a hit and the students look forward to seeing what color will be used each day. They were an integral part of deciding where to set up the lamps, hang the LED lights, and determine which overhead lights to cover. It was so cool seeing them invested in the space.\r\n\r\nStudents have really enjoyed access to the snack drawer, and have mentioned that knowing that they can grab a granola bar or two each day has allowed them to focus on their work when a bit hungry. Jolly ranchers come out during independent work to help with concentration!\r\n\r\nWhat can I say, other than thank you so very much? Thank you! Thank you! You are appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1727478616762,"projectUrl":"project/create-and-munch-in-a-safe-space/8817795/","projectTitle":"Create and Munch in a Safe Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pickering","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6189486_orig.jpg?crop=371,371,x316,y1403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579542196980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jill-pickering"},{"teacherId":7590899,"projectId":8867644,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of $500 to support my classroom. Your contribution has allowed us to purchase much-needed supplies that will directly enhance our efforts to support students' mental health. These resources will create a nurturing environment where my students can feel safe, valued, and equipped to thrive academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we have been able to provide items such as mindfulness tools, sensory aids, and materials for creative expression, which are vital for fostering a sense of well-being among the students. These supplies will not only help reduce stress and anxiety but also promote focus and emotional regulation, enabling them to approach their education with confidence and resilience.\r\n\r\nYour generosity serves as a powerful reminder of the impact a caring community can have on the lives of young learners. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in the importance of mental health and for helping us create a space where every child can succeed. We deeply appreciate your kindness and commitment to making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1729187804321,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-games-to-support-high-school/8867644/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Games to Support High School Teen Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grosskopf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7590899_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728569901201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7590899"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_21900","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1235,"numTeachers":130,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":66,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"8 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"9.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.5,"schoolId":21900,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kenmore West High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kenmore West High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/kenmore-town-of-tonawanda-union-free-school-district/kenmore-west-senior-high-school/21900"}