{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Central High School","outOfStateSupporters":33.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1156330,"projectId":10439695,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making Pens, Pennants & Possibilities possible! My students have been putting their new supplies to use in our everyday math activities. Student's came up with an idea to make the annotation kits, so you can see them on the desks. They are stocked and filled everyday and they use them for their notes. \r\n\r\nThe college pennants are a special addition to our classroom, serving as daily reminders that there are so many opportunities waiting for them beyond high school. Students love seeing them, they are offering to get more for our classroom, and even want to make their own pennants that feature who they are as a person. \r\n\r\nOur new TI-EVO calculator will also help students explore graphs, functions, and more challenging mathematical concepts. They love comparing the new calculator with the current TI-84, to see the differences and possibilities to their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through our math curriculum, these resources will help students collaborate, build confidence, and develop skills they can carry with them long after they leave my classroom. 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The Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards have allowed me to expand my curriculum with high-quality lessons, creative activities, and review materials that help make challenging chemistry concepts easier to understand. As I teach chemistry for the second time, having access to these resources has been especially valuable in helping me strengthen my instruction and create meaningful learning experiences for my students.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts of this project has been finding new ways to make chemistry more approachable and enjoyable. Interactive activities, engaging review games, and real-world applications give students opportunities to practice important concepts, collaborate with classmates, and develop their problem-solving skills. These resources also help me reach students with different learning styles and provide additional support for those who may struggle with complex topics. I especially love seeing students gain confidence as they begin making connections and realizing that chemistry is something they can understand and succeed in!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by allowing me to create more engaging, student-centered lessons that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and active participation. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make chemistry click! Your kindness and support have provided valuable learning opportunities that will benefit my students both inside and outside the classroom. I am truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785117074015,"projectUrl":"project/making-chemistry-click/10343994/","projectTitle":"Making Chemistry Click","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ybarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10068293_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781795673681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068293"},{"teacherId":10068293,"projectId":10341586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my \"Biology Beyond the Textbook\" project! Because of your generosity, I have been able to bring fresh, engaging, and interactive learning resources into my biology classroom. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards have allowed me to access high-quality curriculum materials, creative activities, and interactive lessons that help make challenging biology concepts easier to understand. These resources have helped me move beyond traditional worksheets and lectures to create more meaningful learning experiences for my students.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts of this project has been providing students with new ways to explore biology. Interactive activities, engaging review games, and real-world applications help students stay involved in their learning while building confidence in their scientific knowledge. I especially love seeing those moments when a difficult concept finally clicks! These resources also allow me to reach students with different learning styles and provide additional opportunities for practice, collaboration, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping me create lessons that spark curiosity and encourage students to become active participants in their education. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make biology more engaging, accessible, and memorable. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1782573897481,"projectUrl":"project/biology-beyond-the-textbook/10341586/","projectTitle":"Biology Beyond the Textbook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ybarra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10068293_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781795673681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068293"},{"teacherId":10339348,"projectId":9869954,"letterContent":"The donated kitchen items have made a meaningful difference in helping students excel in the classroom by creating opportunities for hands-on learning and real-world experiences. These items allow students to develop important life skills, including measuring, following directions, problem-solving, teamwork, and time management. Through hands-on activities, students are able to connect classroom lessons to practical situations, making learning more engaging, enjoyable, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nHaving access to donated kitchen items has also helped students build confidence, independence, and a sense of responsibility. As they participate in classroom activities, students learn to work together, communicate effectively, and take pride in their accomplishments. These experiences encourage active participation and help students develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe generosity of donors has provided valuable resources that support student success and enhance the overall learning environment. By helping meet the needs of the classroom, these donations allow students to explore new learning opportunities, strengthen essential skills, and grow academically and personally. We are truly grateful for the support and commitment of those who invest in our students and their future success.","fullyFundedDate":1763498201746,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-careers-equipping-our-future/9869954/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Careers: Equipping Our Future Chefs for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10339348_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762087603506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10339348"},{"teacherId":3627372,"projectId":10348696,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of The Defining Decade to my students! My students are all 17-18 years old and currently in the process of making decisions for their futures that will have big impacts on their lives. Many of them have heard the opinions of teachers, parents, and classmates, but I wanted to give them the opportunity to reflect for themselves on how they want their futures to look. \r\n\r\nIn AVID, we work with students for 4-8 years to become \"future ready.\" This often includes being ready to apply to college, but we also want to create opportunities for students who might choose a different path. That's why I was drawn to this book, which gives an honest look at young adulthood: the challenges, the pressures, and the way we all must take accountability for our own success. \r\n\r\nMy students have already started reading the books and discussing them in small literature circles. They have already expressed their excitement and interest in what they might learn during the book study. I am excited to continue exposing students to literature, growing their love of reading and encouraging them to think critically about the choices they make as they enter adulthood. Thank you for making this book study possible!","fullyFundedDate":1782329686444,"projectUrl":"project/avid-4-book-study-the-defining-decade/10348696/","projectTitle":"AVID 4 Book Study: \"The Defining Decade\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3627372_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771439889945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3627372"},{"teacherId":9788994,"projectId":8852608,"letterContent":"My students and I have integrated the new resources into both small‑group and whole‑group instruction. The book sets have been especially effective during targeted small‑group lessons, where students use them to practice reading strategies, build confidence, and engage more deeply with texts. The HiLo articles have further supported differentiated instruction by providing high‑interest, accessible materials that meet students at their current reading levels.\r\n\r\nWhen students first received the materials, they were genuinely enthusiastic. Many expressed excitement at having engaging, age‑appropriate texts written in a format that felt approachable and empowering. At my previous school, these resources contributed to remarkable academic gains; students demonstrated exceeding growth on state testing, reflected in a 7.7 growth index.\r\n\r\nAs I transition into a new school and district, the next steps for my students involve improving the physical learning environment. The district is significantly underfunded, and the classroom furniture is outdated and inadequate. Many students do not comfortably fit into the small, decades‑old desks currently available. Because they frequently annotate texts and maintain interactive notebooks, they need larger, more functional workspaces. I will soon begin a new project to secure classroom tables that will better support their academic needs, comfort, and continued growth.","fullyFundedDate":1729893575164,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-a-love-of-reading-for-struggli/8852608/","projectTitle":"Fostering a Love of Reading for Struggling High School Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rawls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9788994"},{"teacherId":3406721,"projectId":10489179,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Having snacks available for my students has already made a meaningful difference in their school day. Students have been able to grab a snack before heading to practice, after missing breakfast, or when a meeting or other school responsibility caused them to miss lunch. These resources help ensure that hunger does not have to be another distraction during an already busy day.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks first arrived, the students were incredibly excited—everyone wanted to grab something immediately! They were so appreciative to see a variety of snacks available to them and were excited to know they would have somewhere to turn when they needed a little extra fuel during the day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these resources, our next step is to build on this project by focusing on healthy snack options. Once our current supply begins to run low, I hope to develop a follow-up project that provides nutritious choices and helps us keep our classroom snack station stocked for students who need it.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and helping me create a classroom where they feel cared for and ready to learn. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1787325514177,"projectUrl":"project/protein-power-rebooted/10489179/","projectTitle":"Protein Power: Rebooted","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tricarico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3406721_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755262208171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshayesification"},{"teacherId":3406721,"projectId":10140324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity means more than you know to my students! I have had students from previous semesters who come by specifically asking about the healthy snacks in my room because they've heard that the project was funded. It's so meaningful! These students amaze me every day with how resilient and thoughtful they are. Even while dealing with challenges outside of school, they continue to show up ready to learn and do their best.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I restocked nutritious snacks that help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. When students aren't distracted by hunger or a sugar crash, they're more engaged, confident, and able to participate in class.\r\n\r\nThese snacks are doing more than filling hungry stomachs; they show my students that someone cares about them and their well-being. Thank you again for helping support and care for my incredible students. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778094273112,"projectUrl":"project/protein-power-steady-energy-to-sustain/10140324/","projectTitle":"Protein Power! Steady Energy to Sustain Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tricarico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3406721_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755262208171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshayesification"},{"teacherId":3406721,"projectId":9719179,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your contribution, my students had the opportunity to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning through art.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials you helped provide, students created content-based art projects that allowed them to connect course concepts with their own creativity. These projects not only deepened their understanding, but also gave them a sense of pride and ownership in their work.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting outcomes was that several of these projects were selected for display in a local gallery. This experience was incredibly meaningful for my students. It validated their hard work and showed them that their voices and ideas matter beyond the classroom. Check out the photos included here!\r\n\r\nYour support made all of this possible. Thank you for helping create an engaging and inspiring learning environment for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768507940033,"projectUrl":"project/content-creativity-design-and-build/9719179/","projectTitle":"Content Creativity - Design and Build","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tricarico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3406721_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755262208171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshayesification"},{"teacherId":10295041,"projectId":10110803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to essential materials like bandages, chart paper, markers, tissues, highlighters, and colored paper. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning. For example, during a recent lesson, students worked in small groups to create chart paper presentations analyzing key themes and evidence from our current unit. Having the supplies readily available allowed them to fully engage in the activity and clearly express their thinking.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were genuinely excited and grateful. Many of them immediately noticed how much easier it would be to participate in class activities without having to worry about not having what they needed. Simple items like highlighters and colored paper made a big impact. Students were eager to organize their notes, annotate texts, and take more pride in their work. It created a positive energy in the classroom and helped students feel supported and prepared.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these materials will continue to play an important role in our learning. Students will be using them to complete collaborative projects, annotate texts, and create visual representations of their understanding, especially as we prepare for upcoming assessments and writing tasks. Your support has not only provided supplies, but it has also helped create a more engaging, organized, and student-centered learning environment. Thank you again for investing in my students and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1772037030216,"projectUrl":"project/student-centered-learning-necessities/10110803/","projectTitle":"Student Centered Learning Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Larson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10295041_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y509&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771536557858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295041"},{"teacherId":3627372,"projectId":10104680,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom of chart paper, sticky notes, paint markers, and scented markers. These materials are vital to creative engaging and collaborative activities for my students. I do everything I can these days to get students off of computers and onto paper, using creative materials they can manipulate and feel while talking and thinking critically with their classmates. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to get new sticky notes and scented markers in a variety of bright colors- and they enjoyed telling me which of the scents are their favorites to use! We have used these materials so far to create anchor charts of our most-used strategies and Frayer Models of key background vocabulary that students needed before beginning a new unit on the minimum wage. \r\n\r\nI look forward to continuing to create fun and engaging activities with these materials, especially as we approach the end of the semester and prepare to begin exam review. Even into next year, these tools will help future students summarize and demonstrate their learning together.","fullyFundedDate":1771532895889,"projectUrl":"project/anchor-charts-and-gallery-walks/10104680/","projectTitle":"Anchor Charts and Gallery Walks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3627372_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771439889945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3627372"},{"teacherId":3406721,"projectId":10109663,"letterContent":"Since receiving our healthy snacks less than one week ago, I have been able to provide breakfast substitute meals to 10 students, plus countless mid-day snacks to hungry learners. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom, ensuring students can focus on learning instead of worrying about an empty stomach. 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