{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12","outOfStateSupporters":17.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7380541,"projectId":9502249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies! All of my 7th graders were able to get a pair of headphones, and the cases provided the perfect storage space for them. Each child has their own labeled section to store their headphones. They love being able to listen to music of their choice during writing time. They also have come in handy as students watch videos and review presentations that include sound. My students were so excited and grateful when they found out they would have headphones that they could store in the room! \r\n\r\nThe snacks were an amazing addition to my classroom store! I really appreciate your generosity and support! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755624609975,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-a-home-for-hungry-7th-gra/9502249/","projectTitle":"Headphones and a Home for Hungry 7th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manifold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7380541_orig.png?crop=387,387,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683021346493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7380541"},{"teacherId":9833924,"projectId":8967687,"letterContent":"My term started with senior Painting students. They are quite used to not having access to new materials. We have made due over many years with donations that are not always the best quality. With your donations my students learned to be bolder with their experimentation and exploration of technical strategies. The sound structure of the donated canvases gave students the freedom to pursue a body of rigorous work instead of just making one overly precious project. \r\nOne student made almost a painting a week during that nine week block. They were able to have more than one painting going simultaneously and could rotate canvases in and out while one dried, another was started. The student knew they could come and retrieve another surface as needed and were not limited by material drought.\r\nThe abundance of materials helped stimulate work processes of confidence and bravery in experimentation, broadening and expanding perceptual possibilities. \r\nThese students, in the past, had been taught in such a way, that did not support error or revision due to constant fear of waste. While we are mindful of the gift of materials that we have been provided, we are not in constant fear of running out. The removal of that burden has made teaching and learning a much more joyful process. You have made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1743515670607,"projectUrl":"project/how-art-supports-the-creative-mind-under/8967687/","projectTitle":"How Art Supports the Creative Mind Understand the Living world.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stunden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9833924"},{"teacherId":7998712,"projectId":9659500,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have locks for their lockers—something that has made a big difference in their daily routines. With secure storage, students can confidently lock up their materials and personal belongings, knowing they'll be safe throughout the day. They no longer have to carry everything with them across our nine-story school building, which makes it easier for them to focus on learning and fully participate in class. Your contribution has provided not only convenience, but also peace of mind and a stronger sense of ownership over their school environment.","fullyFundedDate":1757104121605,"projectUrl":"project/safe-secure-combination-locks-for-mid/9659500/","projectTitle":"Safe & Secure: Combination Locks for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gennari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7998712_orig.jpg?crop=279,279,x363,y227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629398006644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7998712"},{"teacherId":668143,"projectId":9734591,"letterContent":"Many of my students come to class hungry, especially later in the day, and it often affects their focus and mood. Having access to nutritious snacks like granola bars, fruit cups, and trail mix has made a visible difference in their energy and engagement. Instead of being distracted by hunger, students can grab a quick, healthy option and get back to learning. It's been especially meaningful to see students making thoughtful choices.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have become a small but powerful way to build community in our classroom. Students know that their needs are seen and supported, and that helps create a more positive, caring learning environment. One memorable moment was during a writing workshop — a student who was struggling to focus asked quietly if they could have a snack. After eating, they worked steadily and proudly shared their paragraph at the end of class. That moment really highlighted how something as simple as access to food can impact confidence and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759266584604,"projectUrl":"project/healthier-snacks/9734591/","projectTitle":"Healthier Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winslow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp668143_orig.jpg?crop=2486,2486,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696048261065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-winslow"},{"teacherId":10048505,"projectId":9391226,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for generous donation to my project for Song of Solomon books. We have just started our unit with the novel, and my students are truly enjoying their experience with Toni Morrison. Our discussions have been rich, their observations about the text have been insightful, and they have already learned new things about the African American experience.\r\n\r\nToni Morrison's writing, and this novel in particular, will help set my students up for success on their AP exam in May. For the exam they are given a prompt, and they must write about a novel they know well in response to that prompt. Song of Solomon is such a layered text that it will work with most of the prompts that AP will give students on exam day. Without this novel in their repertoire, they may not be as successful on exam day. Your donations have helped not just their learning, but their ability to earn college credits through a high exam score.","fullyFundedDate":1749146725923,"projectUrl":"project/song-of-solomon-books-for-inner-city-ap/9391226/","projectTitle":"Song of Solomon Books for Inner City AP Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kurzawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10048505_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x187,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760031827106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048505"},{"teacherId":668143,"projectId":9479064,"letterContent":"When the new resources arrived, my students were excited to put them to use right away. The stress balls and LEGO set have been popular during group work and brain breaks, helping students focus and recharge. The label maker and storage drawers have also made a big difference in keeping supplies organized, and students enjoy taking on the responsibility of labeling and maintaining materials. The posters, lights, and mats have made our classroom feel more comfortable and welcoming.\r\n\r\nWe've already used the hot glue gun and craft supplies for a literature project. The cultural banners and maps have also sparked thoughtful conversations in class. Moving forward, these materials will continue to support research projects, presentations, and hands-on activities. Thank you for giving us the tools to stay organized, get creative, and learn in a positive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1755969226230,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-organized-and-ready-to-learn/9479064/","projectTitle":"Diverse, Organized, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winslow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp668143_orig.jpg?crop=2486,2486,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696048261065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-winslow"},{"teacherId":6824419,"projectId":8983950,"letterContent":"I want to thank you again for sponsoring this project and giving us these copies of Into the Wild. We're in the middle of it now, so I am able to report back with \"live\" responses from students. The verdict? They are very into this book! I thought they would be because McCandless' story is one tragedy and intrigue and Krakauer's writing is immersive. Still, seventeen-year-olds keep you guessing, so I'm relieved they're this engaged!\r\n\r\nWe had our first discussion on Chapters 1-7 last week, and the participation was off the charts. One class had 100% of students discussing and my other two classes were very close to that with about 90% of students wanting to speak on the book. English classes don't run very well if the students aren't reading and engaged, so this is wonderful--especially given that it's the end of the year! We're focusing on transcendentalism, isolation/alienation, and McCandless' state of mind generally along with how Krakauer writes this book. It's going well and I cannot wait to discuss the rest of the book with these thoughtful, passionate students.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for putting your hard-earned money towards this projects and giving me the change to work with students on this book. I am always so amazed by the generosity of DonorsChoose donors. My students and I thank you and past donors constantly because you really fuel my classroom's library and syllabus!","fullyFundedDate":1733338866835,"projectUrl":"project/step-into-the-wild/8983950/","projectTitle":"Step \"Into the Wild\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6824419_orig.jpg?crop=1066,1066,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629407309990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbrownslibrary"},{"teacherId":7380541,"projectId":8935602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! The materials have enabled me to kick off a kindness project with the help of my 7th graders and the CAPA Middle School Student Envoy team. \r\n\r\nCAPA Middle School's Student Envoy is a program that encourages kids to be leaders and to spread positive messages and energy through the building. We hosted a hot chocolate bar to kick off our kindness initiative, and during the event, we encouraged students to nominate others for showing consistent kind acts and attitudes. After the nominations were collected and reviewed, we designed a space in the building where we would display photos of the nominees to celebrate them for showing good character. Student photographers were so motivated to collect the Polaroids, and student nominees were excited to be recognized. Thanks to your help, we will be able to keep this project going with the film we haven't used. Students designed boxes for nomination forms to keep rolling in. We want kindness and civility to be the norm at CAPA! \r\n\r\nIn addition to the display of Polaroids, we were also able to decorate the main floor hallway with the bulletin board sets from the project. Every student in the building can walk by and be reminded to be kind. The display also features posters with famous people from the past and present sharing a thought/quote about the importance of being kind. \r\n\r\nThis project is starting small, but our hope is that we can maintain a climate of kindness at CAPA, and we your help, we have begun!","fullyFundedDate":1732042039442,"projectUrl":"project/populating-kindness-with-polaroids/8935602/","projectTitle":"Populating Kindness With Polaroids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manifold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7380541_orig.png?crop=387,387,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683021346493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7380541"},{"teacherId":9833877,"projectId":8939739,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to my Sculpture class. Thanks to your support, we now have a brand-new router table and set of bits that will make a world of difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy seniors were the first to see the router table and bits when they arrived. The group went crazy when they saw the deluxe set of bits! They immediately unboxed everything, read the instructions completely, and had the table up and running in one day!\r\n\r\nWe're incredibly lucky to have people like you who believe in the importance of hands-on learning and the power of giving. I cannot thank you enough for making this possible. Your kindness is truly inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1734712093959,"projectUrl":"project/operation-new-router/8939739/","projectTitle":"Operation New Router!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Varner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-varner"},{"teacherId":7998712,"projectId":8785004,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity and support in helping our classroom obtain a new iPad. Your contributions have made a meaningful impact, and this new resource will open up countless opportunities for interactive learning and creativity for our students.\r\n\r\nBeyond enhancing their education, this tool will empower our students to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and technological skills that will help them grow into confident, capable leaders. Your support ensures they are better equipped to take on challenges and inspire others as they move forward.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to education and our school community is truly inspiring. With tools like this, we can foster innovation, leadership, and a love for learning that will benefit our students immensely.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference and for being such a vital part of our classroom's journey. Together, we are creating a brighter future for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1732732000777,"projectUrl":"project/randomize-it-and-reward-it/8785004/","projectTitle":"Randomize It and Reward It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gennari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7998712_orig.jpg?crop=279,279,x363,y227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629398006644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7998712"},{"teacherId":8493170,"projectId":8449438,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! Thanks to you, I was able to provide my students with flexible seating. This helped create a welcoming and comfortable classroom environment for all of my students. They were very excited about the new furniture! Some students have expressed to me that it helps relax their minds and lets them focus on their work. Others have benefited from being able to rock or lie down on the floor when overwhelmed. Overall, the new furniture has been a wonderful benefit to the kids!\r\n\r\nIn addition, the new dry erase clipboards have been very helpful tools for us. They allow the students to complete work around the room in any of the seating, while also providing us with an easy place to draw out a problem or explain something if needed. \r\n\r\nTruly, thank you so much. I couldn't have done it without you. I assure you, these materials will be used for a long time and will continue to be deeply appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1722200314787,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-special-education-r/8449438/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Special Education Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spitz Cohan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8493170_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659658907533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8493170"},{"teacherId":668143,"projectId":8866139,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed by the generous donations of hot chocolate cups, kindness stickers, greeting cards, and random small gifts that students distribute to each other. The hot chocolate project has become a powerful community-building tool. Additionally, students collaborate to create personalized greeting cards for teachers and friends who have made a significant impact on our school. Students work on the \"Kindness Corridor\" initiative, students may choose stickers with messages of kindness, creating a culture of empathy and appreciation.\r\n\r\nStudents are seeing how small acts of kindness ripple through our school community. \r\n\r\nThe first day we introduced the materials, students were visibly excited. One shy eighth-grader who rarely participates volunteered to help distribute the first batch of greeting cards, showing how these resources are breaking down social barriers and encouraging student engagement.","fullyFundedDate":1729715335295,"projectUrl":"project/random-acts-of-kindness-at-capa/8866139/","projectTitle":"Random Acts of Kindness at CAPA","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winslow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp668143_orig.jpg?crop=2486,2486,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696048261065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-winslow"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48563","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":840,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":60,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.6,"schoolId":48563,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/pittsburgh-high-school-performing-arts/48563"}