{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Seneca West Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9756670,"projectId":9778322,"letterContent":"My students are so very excited to be able to use the props to help them get into character for their graphic novels. Any time we can help get students excited, it's a win! They especially liked the sequined headbands for Gatsby and the bonnets for The Crucible.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to introduce them to these classics and show them that there are so many connections to their lives in 2026. The pride they have after completing the same unit as their peers always makes me smile. It gives them a self-esteem boost and helps them increase their background knowledge as well.","fullyFundedDate":1761945442447,"projectUrl":"project/great-gatsby-and-the-crucible-made-more/9778322/","projectTitle":"Great Gatsby and the Crucible Made More Accessible to students.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9756670_orig.png?crop=184,184,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744304590061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756670"},{"teacherId":9758192,"projectId":10027211,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of keep-warm items, including hats and jackets. Your kindness is making a real difference for individuals and families in our community who are facing cold weather conditions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, people in need are able to stay warm, safe, and more comfortable during the colder months. These simple but essential items provide not only physical warmth, but also a powerful reminder that they are cared for and not alone.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your compassion and willingness to give. Your generosity helps us continue our mission and brings comfort and hope to those who need it most.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and for being part of our community.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768679343846,"projectUrl":"project/keep-warm-with-a-positive-messages/10027211/","projectTitle":"Keep Warm With a Positive Messages","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mergenhagen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9758192"},{"teacherId":9758192,"projectId":9681622,"letterContent":"On behalf of West Seneca Central Schools, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of band saws. Your contribution has made a tremendous difference to our students], providing them with the tools they need to learn, create, and excel.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are now able to expand our woodworking curriculum, allow students to complete hands-on projects safely and efficiently, improve our shop capabilities. These band saws are not just pieces of equipment—they represent opportunities for learning, innovation, and growth.\r\n\r\nYour support helps us continue our mission to provide high-quality technical education, promote craftsmanship, and inspire creativity. We truly value your partnership and belief in what we do.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and support. We are deeply appreciative of your commitment to our program . and look forward to sharing the results of your generosity with you in the near future.","fullyFundedDate":1757549724055,"projectUrl":"project/band-saws-come-alive/9681622/","projectTitle":"Band Saws Come Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mergenhagen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9758192"},{"teacherId":7476516,"projectId":9235465,"letterContent":"I am very grateful for the books that arrived with this project. Even though I teach high school students, they love the joke books, and I have incorporated the jokes into my math worksheets to make class more fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe math activity books have been equally impactful. During our recent algebra unit, I used The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day to start class with short problem-solving challenges, which kept students engaged and built their confidence before tackling bigger lessons. Hands-On Algebra has provided creative, game-based activities that even my more reluctant learners enjoy.\r\n\r\nStudents also loved the puzzles and projects from the Mark Twain Math Projects Activity Book. One group especially enjoyed the geometry activities, working together to solve shape challenges. The collaborative approach from Cooperative Learning & Algebra has encouraged teamwork, and I've noticed students supporting each other in ways they didn't before.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I am excited to use strategies from Teaching Mathematics Meaningfully and Differentiating Instruction in Algebra 1 to reach students who struggle, giving them new ways to access challenging concepts. Next week, we will try activities from Teaching Math with Google Apps to connect digital tools with problem-solving.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than books—it has brought laughter, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment into our classroom. Thank you for helping us make math meaningful, engaging, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1745846972459,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-mathematics-students-through/9235465/","projectTitle":"Motivating Mathematics Students through Cooperative Learning and Jokes","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Tanski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7476516_orig.png?crop=195,195,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743791771877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7476516"},{"teacherId":7476516,"projectId":9298958,"letterContent":"The standing desks have been a wonderful addition to my math classroom. Many of my students prefer working while standing, and these desks give them the flexibility to move and stay engaged during lessons. During a recent group activity on solving quadratic equations, several students gathered around one of the standing desks to collaborate. Their energy and focus remained high throughout the activity, and they were eager to share their solutions with the class. The pencils have also been an essential resource. They are used daily for practice problems, classwork, and assessments, and students appreciate always having what they need available.\r\n\r\nWhen the desks first arrived, my students were excited to see them set up in the classroom. Several asked right away if they could use them, and it quickly became clear that these desks would be in high demand. The reliable supply of pencils has also eliminated the stress some students felt when they forgot their own materials, creating a more consistent learning environment.\r\n\r\nCurrently, my students are working on a unit in Algebra 2 that focuses on exponential and logarithmic functions. They are engaging in collaborative problem-solving and graphing activities, and the new desks provide a perfect space for partner work. The resources from this project are helping my students stay focused and confident in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746456949812,"projectUrl":"project/take-a-stand-for-better-learning/9298958/","projectTitle":"Take a Stand for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Tanski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7476516_orig.png?crop=195,195,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743791771877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7476516"},{"teacherId":9756997,"projectId":9207860,"letterContent":"The back-to-school bustle of the 2025-2026 school year is slowing down and my students and I are getting into a rhythm. A new year means new names to learn, new memories to make, and new challenges to overcome.\r\n\r\nThe materials from the \"Not Flashy, but Fundamental: Highly Needed Classroom Basics\" project are already starting to have a positive impact on teacher and students alike. Pencils are fervently moving across papers as new information permeates impressionable minds; as such, the X-ACTO 1670 School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener is already getting much use! Additionally, we are armed and ready for late summer/early fall seasonal allergies and the impending cold and flu season with a healthy supply of Quill Brand Flat Box Facial Tissues!\r\n\r\nWe know that the year will bring sharp minds and sharp pencils, and hopefully healthy bodies.","fullyFundedDate":1743014980478,"projectUrl":"project/not-flashy-but-fundamental-highly-need/9207860/","projectTitle":"Not Flashy, but Fundamental: Highly Needed Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756997"},{"teacherId":9758214,"projectId":8798690,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations that provided my students with the bean bag chairs, seat cushions, and fidget toys. They have made their classroom space more inviting, and my students are enjoying them. For example, when students are asked to work on higher level thinking questions, they enjoy the bean bag chairs and fidget toys to help them relax, and decompress so they can think at a high level. Furthermore, during lectures they often say the cushions help them stay comfortable and take in more information. They are not focused on how uncomfortable they are.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited when they first saw the materials. They arranged the chairs so on their own, began playing with the fidget toys, and grabbed the cushions. They mentioned it felt more like 'home.' \r\n\r\nNext steps are to add lamps, and more chairs and cushions. We often have some of the lights out, but if we could acquire lamps we could have all of the lights out. Also, many students use laptops and we use a computer screen at the front of the room, so there is plenty of light from those screens. 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